Today, August 15, 2023, marks an important moment for investors of BankFinancial BFIN. The company will distribute a dividend payout of $0.10 per share, demonstrating an annualized dividend yield of 4.48%. Remember, only shareholders prior to the ex-dividend date on August 10, 2023 are eligible for this payout.
BankFinancial Recent Dividend Payouts
| Ex-Date | Payments per year | Dividend | Yield | Announced | Record | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-10 | 4 | $0.1 | 4.48% | 2023-07-28 | 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-25 |
| 2023-05-11 | 4 | $0.1 | 4.79% | 2023-04-28 | 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-26 |
| 2023-02-09 | 4 | $0.1 | 4.01% | 2023-01-27 | 2023-02-10 | 2023-02-24 |
| 2022-11-09 | 4 | $0.1 | 4.06% | 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-11 | 2022-11-25 |
| 2022-08-11 | 4 | $0.1 | 4.28% | 2022-07-29 | 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-26 |
| 2022-05-12 | 4 | $0.1 | 3.89% | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-27 |
| 2022-02-10 | 4 | $0.1 | 3.72% | 2022-01-28 | 2022-02-11 | 2022-02-25 |
| 2021-11-10 | 4 | $0.1 | 3.5% | 2021-10-29 | 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-26 |
| 2021-08-10 | 4 | $0.1 | 3.5% | 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-11 | 2021-08-27 |
| 2021-05-11 | 4 | $0.1 | 3.89% | 2021-04-19 | 2021-05-12 | 2021-05-28 |
| 2021-02-09 | 4 | $0.1 | 4.67% | 2021-01-28 | 2021-02-10 | 2021-02-26 |
| 2020-11-09 | 4 | $0.1 | 5.5% | 2020-10-29 | 2020-11-11 | 2020-11-27 |
BankFinancial's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with Territorial Bancorp TBNK having the highest annualized dividend yield at 9.29%.
Analyzing BankFinancial Financial Health
Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing.
YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share
The company has consistently maintained a dividend per share of $0.40 from 2019 to 2022. This unwavering dividend policy instills confidence in investors, as they can rely on a consistent income stream from the company's dividends.
YoY Earnings Growth For BankFinancial
The earnings chart displays a decline in BankFinancial's earnings per share, decreasing from $0.91 in 2019 to $0.72 in 2022. This downward trend in earnings raises concerns for income-seeking investors, as it suggests a potential impact on future cash dividend payouts. It is important to closely evaluate the factors contributing to this decrease to assess the company's financial health and dividend sustainability.
Recap
In this article, we delve into BankFinancial's recent dividend payout and examine how it impacts shareholders. The company has announced a dividend distribution of $0.10 per share today, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 4.48%.
BankFinancial's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with Territorial Bancorp having the highest annualized dividend yield at 9.29%.
The unaltered dividend per share during 2019 to 2022 does not overshadow the decreasing earnings per share for BankFinancial. This downward trend raises concerns about the company's financial stability and its ability to sustain the distribution of profits to shareholders.
To stay well-informed about potential changes in financials or dividend disbursements, investors should closely observe the company's performance in the upcoming quarters.
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