Northfield Bancorp Reports Q4 Loss, Declares Cash Dividend

An announcement from Northfield Bancorp ( (NFBK) ) is now available.

On February 2, 2026, Northfield Bancorp, Inc. reported a net loss of $27.4 million, or $0.69 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2025 and net income of $796,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the full year 2025, sharply lower than 2024 earnings due primarily to a non-cash, non-tax deductible goodwill impairment charge of $41.0 million that eliminated all remaining goodwill. Despite the impairment, the bank’s core performance indicators improved, with net interest margin rising to 2.70% in the fourth quarter and 2.55% for the year, net interest income up 20% year-on-year, deposit costs declining, and asset quality remaining solid, while loan balances fell on a sizable reduction in multifamily exposure as part of a strategic pivot toward non-multifamily portfolios and low-cost deposits. The company also disclosed that it has agreed to merge with Columbia Financial Inc. and that its board declared a $0.13 per share cash dividend payable on February 25, 2026 to stockholders of record as of February 12, 2026, signaling confidence in its capital position even as it absorbs higher credit loss provisions tied to a more cautious macroeconomic outlook and targeted reserve builds, particularly in the multifamily and small business unsecured commercial loan books.

The most recent analyst rating on (NFBK) stock is a Buy with a $13.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Northfield Bancorp stock, see the NFBK Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on NFBK Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, NFBK is a Neutral.

The score is driven primarily by mid-range financial performance (improving margins but weaker multi-year cash flow momentum), supported by positive technical momentum and a reasonable valuation with a strong dividend yield. The announced acquisition adds a favorable corporate catalyst, though completion risk remains.

To see Spark’s full report on NFBK stock, click here.

More about Northfield Bancorp

Northfield Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Northfield Bank based in Woodbridge, N.J., operates as a community-focused banking institution. It concentrates on deposit gathering and lending across portfolios including multifamily and other commercial and consumer loans, with an emphasis on maintaining low-cost deposits, improving net interest margin, and preserving strong asset quality within its regional markets.

Average Trading Volume: 208,055

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $515.1M

See more data about NFBK stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.