Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.52
Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (NFBK) Dividend History
Income profile from 2008 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.7%
Payout Ratio
72.9%
Watch
Dividend Streak
10 years
NFBK Dividend Income Check
Safety
72.9% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.3% and trend is rising.
NFBK Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.7%
Trailing DPS$0.52
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout72.9%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout51.7%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR3.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.2%
Total Shareholder Yield6.9%
1Y Total Return28.6%
5Y Total Return1.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,13310Y ago$12,00620Y ago$27,325
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
NFBK Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (19 years of payments)
NFBK Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Northfield Bancorp, Inc. distributes 72.9% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 51.7%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
NFBK has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 3.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NFBK returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.7% dividend yield, 3.2% buyback yield, 6.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 1.3%, with dividends contributing 15.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,006 today.
NFBK Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.60
Avg/Payment$0.1300
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026Latest | $0.1300 | — | 3.69% | May 20, 2026 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | $0.1300 | — | 3.80% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 5.08% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 4.87% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| May 7, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 4.65% | May 21, 2025 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | $0.1300 | — | 4.31% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 3.78% | Nov 20, 2024 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | $0.1300 | — | 4.68% | Aug 21, 2024 |
NFBK Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.7%
#4 of 9
Safety
Watch
72.9% payout
Streak
10Y
3.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.9%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFBKNorthfield Bancorp, … | $592M | 3.7% | 72.9% | 10 | Watch |
2nd  KRNYKearny Financial Cor… | $511M | 5.4% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 DCOMDime Community Bancs… | $1.6B | 2.8% | 38.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  FFICFlushing Financial C… | $548M | 5.4% | 1.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.3B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  OCFCOceanFirst Financial… | $1.1B | 4.4% | 68.0% | 0 | Watch |
 TRSTTrustCo Bank Corp NY | $852M | 3.1% | 45.2% | 8 | Sustainable |
 FHNFirst Horizon Corpor… | $12.0B | 2.6% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 ICEIntercontinental Exc… | $88.0B | 1.2% | 33.4% | 14 | Sustainable |
NFBK Annual Dividend History (1999–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.26 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | — | — | — | 4.3% |
| 2024 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.72 | 72.2% | 1.38x | 4.3% |
| 2023 | $0.52 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.86 | 60.5% | 1.65x | 4.3% |
| 2022 | $0.52 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.32 | 39.4% | 2.54x | 4.3% |
| 2021 | $0.50 | 13.6% | 4 | $1.45 | 34.5% | 2.90x | 4.1% |
| 2020 | $0.44 | 2.3% | 4 | $0.76 | 57.9% | 1.73x | 3.6% |
| 2019 | $0.43 | 7.5% | 4 | $0.85 | 50.6% | 1.98x | 3.5% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | 17.6% | 4 | $0.85 | 47.1% | 2.13x | 3.3% |
| 2017 | $0.34 | 9.7% | 4 | $0.53 | 64.2% | 1.56x | 2.8% |
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Start ComparisonNFBK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NFBK stock.
How much dividend does NFBK pay per share?
Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (NFBK) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.52 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NFBK's next ex-dividend date?
NFBK's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NFBK typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NFBK's dividend safe?
NFBK's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +72.9% and FCF payout ratio of +51.7%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is NFBK a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Northfield Bancorp, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.4%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does NFBK pay dividends?
Northfield Bancorp, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.52 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 18+ years from 2008 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NFBK grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NFBK five years ago would be worth approximately $10,133 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NFBK's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NFBK's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.