Should I buy or sell BCB Bancorp stock right now?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BCB Bancorp in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BCBP shares. View BCBP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is BCB Bancorp's stock price target for 2024?

2 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for BCB Bancorp's shares. Their BCBP share price targets range from $13.50 to $13.50. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $13.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 41.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BCBP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have BCBP shares performed in 2024?

BCB Bancorp's stock was trading at $12.85 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, BCBP stock has decreased by 25.9% and is now trading at $9.52. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting BCB Bancorp?

BCB Bancorp saw a decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 68,600 shares, a decrease of 36.3% from the March 15th total of 107,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 49,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.4 days. Approximately 0.5% of the company's shares are sold short. View BCB Bancorp's Short Interest .

How were BCB Bancorp's earnings last quarter?

BCB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCBP) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January, 25th. The bank reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.02. The bank had revenue of $27.15 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $27.33 million. BCB Bancorp had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.46% and a net margin of 15.32%.

How often does BCB Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BCB Bancorp?

BCB Bancorp announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 25th. Investors of record on Monday, February 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.16 per share on Friday, February 16th. This represents a $0.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.72%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 2nd. Read our dividend analysis for BCBP .

Is BCB Bancorp a good dividend stock?

BCB Bancorp (NASDAQ:BCBP) pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.69%. BCBP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 37.65%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BCBP will have a dividend payout ratio of 39.02% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for BCBP .

What other stocks do shareholders of BCB Bancorp own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other BCB Bancorp investors own include Southern National Bancorp of Virginia (SONA) , Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) , Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) , JD.com (JD) , ONEOK (OKE) , Verizon Communications (VZ) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Applied Materials (AMAT) , Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Bank of America (BAC) .

How do I buy shares of BCB Bancorp?

Shares of BCBP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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BCB Bancorp (BCBP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$9.52

+0.21 (+2.26%)

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Today's Range: $9.30
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$9.65
50-Day Range: $9.31
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$12.24
52-Week Range: $9.19
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$13.90

Volume: 41,712 shs
Average Volume: 49,477 shs
Market Capitalization: $161.36 million

P/E Ratio: 5.60
Dividend Yield: 6.72%
Price Target: $15.00

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BCB Bancorp MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 41.8% Upside
$13.50 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
0.46% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 1.07
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
$27,002 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 10.81%
From $1.48 to $1.64 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.74 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

109th out of 822 stocks

Federal Savings Institutions Industry

4th out of 29 stocks

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
BCB Bancorp has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
BCB Bancorp has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.46% of the float of BCB Bancorp has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
BCB Bancorp has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in BCB Bancorp has recently decreased by 36.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
BCB Bancorp is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.69%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
BCB Bancorp does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of BCB Bancorp is 37.65%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, BCB Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 39.02% next year. This indicates that BCB Bancorp will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for BCBP.

3.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
BCB Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 1.07. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for BCB Bancorp this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
1 people have searched for BCBP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, BCB Bancorp insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $27,002.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
15.86% of the stock of BCB Bancorp is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 36.00% of the stock of BCB Bancorp is held by institutions.

3.1

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for BCB Bancorp are expected to grow by 10.81% in the coming year, from $1.48 to $1.64 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of BCB Bancorp is 5.60, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.15.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of BCB Bancorp is 5.60, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 58.84.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
BCB Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 0.56. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About BCB Bancorp Stock (NASDAQ:BCBP)

BCB Bancorp, Inc. operates as a bank holding company for BCB Community Bank that engages in the provision of banking products and services to businesses and individuals in the United States. The company offers insured deposit products, including savings and club accounts, interest and non-interest-bearing demand accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and individual retirement accounts. It also provides various loan products, such as commercial and multi-family real estate loans, one-to-four family mortgage loans, commercial business loans, construction loans, home equity loans, and consumer loans. In addition, the company offers retail and commercial banking services comprising wire transfer, money order, safe deposit box, night depository, debit card, online and mobile banking, fraud detection, and automated teller services. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Bayonne, New Jersey.

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BCBP Stock News Headlines

April 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

BCB Bancorp (BCBP) Set to Announce Earnings on Tuesday

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BCB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCBP) most popular amongst retail investors who own 51% of the shares, institutions hold 36%

January 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

BCB Bancorp, Inc. Earns $6.1 Million in Fourth Quarter 2023; Reports $0.35 EPS and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.16 Per Share

January 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

BCB Bancorp (BCBP) Misses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

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January 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

BCB Bancorp Inc (BCBP) Reports Decline in Q4 Earnings and Announces Dividend

January 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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December 30, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

BCB Bancorp Appoints Michael Shriner As President And CEO

December 28, 2023 | marketwatch.com

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December 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

BCB Bancorp, Inc. Names Michael A. Shriner President and Chief Executive Officer

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October 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

BCB Bancorp Inc (BCBP) Reports Q3 2023 Earnings: Net Income of $6.7 Million and EPS of $0.39

October 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

BCB Bancorp, Inc. Earns $6.7 Million in Third Quarter 2023; Reports $0.39 EPS and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.16 Per Share

October 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

BCB Bancorp Insiders Added US$1.30m Of Stock To Their Holdings

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 1/25/2024
Ex-Dividend for 2/16 Dividend: 2/02/2024
Dividend Payable: 2/16/2024
Today: 4/18/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Sector: Finance
Industry: Federal savings institutions
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:BCBP
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1228454
Web: www.bcb.bank
Phone: (201) 823-0700
Fax: 201-339-0403
Employees: 266
Year Founded: 2000

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $15.00
High Stock Price Target: $16.50
Low Stock Price Target: $13.50
Potential Upside/Downside: +56.4%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.70
Trailing P/E Ratio: 5.64
Forward P/E Ratio: 6.48
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $29.48 million
Net Margins: 15.32%
Pretax Margin: 21.54%
Return on Equity: 11.46%
Return on Assets: 0.85%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.77
Current Ratio: 1.20
Quick Ratio: 1.20

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $192.45 million
Price / Sales: 0.84
Cash Flow: $1.89 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 5.08
Book Value: $17.15 per share
Price / Book: 0.56

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 16,950,000
Free Float: 14,265,000
Market Cap: $162.55 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.58

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Key Executives

Mr. Jawad Chaudhry C.F.A. (Age 42)
Executive VP & CFO
Comp: $424.18k
Mr. Ryan Blake M.B.A. (Age 33)
Executive VP, COO, Corporate Secretary & Director
Comp: $446.63k
Mr. David Roque Garcia (Age 60)
Executive VP & Chief Lending Officer
Comp: $341.5k
Mr. Michael A. Shriner (Age 60)
President, CEO & Director
Ms. Sandra L. Sievewright (Age 60)
Executive VP & Chief Compliance Officer
Comp: $209.67k

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BCBP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell BCB Bancorp stock right now?: 2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BCB Bancorp in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BCBP shares.
View BCBP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is BCB Bancorp's stock price target for 2024?: 2 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for BCB Bancorp's shares. Their BCBP share price targets range from $13.50 to $13.50. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $13.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 41.8% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for BCBP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have BCBP shares performed in 2024?: BCB Bancorp's stock was trading at $12.85 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, BCBP stock has decreased by 25.9% and is now trading at $9.52.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting BCB Bancorp?: BCB Bancorp saw a decrease in short interest in the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 68,600 shares, a decrease of 36.3% from the March 15th total of 107,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 49,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.4 days. Approximately 0.5% of the company's shares are sold short.
View BCB Bancorp's Short Interest.
How were BCB Bancorp's earnings last quarter?: BCB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCBP) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January, 25th. The bank reported $0.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.37 by $0.02. The bank had revenue of $27.15 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $27.33 million. BCB Bancorp had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.46% and a net margin of 15.32%.

How often does BCB Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for BCB Bancorp?: BCB Bancorp announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 25th. Investors of record on Monday, February 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.16 per share on Friday, February 16th. This represents a $0.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.72%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 2nd.
Read our dividend analysis for BCBP.
Is BCB Bancorp a good dividend stock?: BCB Bancorp (NASDAQ:BCBP) pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.69%. BCBP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 37.65%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BCBP will have a dividend payout ratio of 39.02% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for BCBP.
What other stocks do shareholders of BCB Bancorp own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other BCB Bancorp investors own include Southern National Bancorp of Virginia (SONA), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), JD.com (JD), ONEOK (OKE), Verizon Communications (VZ), AbbVie (ABBV), Applied Materials (AMAT), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Bank of America (BAC).
How do I buy shares of BCB Bancorp?: Shares of BCBP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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BCB Bancorp (BCBP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

BCB Bancorp MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About BCB Bancorp Stock (NASDAQ:BCBP)

BCBP Stock Price History

BCBP Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

BCBP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™