NASDAQ:SFBC

Sound Financial Bancorp - SFBC Stock Forecast, Price & News

$37.26

-1.00 (-2.61%)

(As of 03/28/2023 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $37.00
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$37.52
50-Day Range: $37.00
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$40.95
52-Week Range: $36.00
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$44.99

Volume: 3,665 shs
Average Volume: 851 shs
Market Capitalization: $96.88 million

P/E Ratio: 11.12
Dividend Yield: 1.83%
Price Target: N/A

Institutional Ownership

Sound Financial Bancorp MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.03% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 1.11
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
$63,381 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.52 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

424th out of 892 stocks

Federal Savings Institutions Industry

20th out of 44 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for Sound Financial Bancorp.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.03% of the float of Sound Financial Bancorp has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Sound Financial 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 Sound Financial Bancorp has recently increased by 16.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Sound Financial Bancorp pays a meaningful dividend of 1.77%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Sound Financial Bancorp does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Sound Financial Bancorp is 20.30%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

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

3.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Sound Financial Bancorp has a news sentiment score of 1.11. 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 0.58 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Sound Financial Bancorp this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
1 people have added Sound Financial Bancorp to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Sound Financial Bancorp insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $63,381.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
12.20% of the stock of Sound Financial Bancorp is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
42.31% of the stock of Sound Financial Bancorp is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Sound Financial Bancorp is 11.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 119.81.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Sound Financial Bancorp is 11.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 136.89.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Sound Financial Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 0.99. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Sound Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:SFBC) Stock

Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of traditional banking and other financial services. It involves attracting retail and commercial deposits from the general public and local governments and investing those funds, along with borrowed funds, in loans secured by first and second mortgages on one- to four-family residences, commercial and multifamily real estate, construction and land, consumer, and commercial business loans. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

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SFBC Stock News Headlines

March 25, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFBC) Major Shareholder Joseph Stilwell Purchases 859 Shares of Stock

March 24, 2023 | msn.com

U.S. Treasury says FSOC agreed banking system sound

March 29, 2023 | Press Research (Ad)

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March 18, 2023 | ft.com

Janet Yellen says US banking system remains ‘sound’ despite bank failures

February 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Here's What We Like About Sound Financial Bancorp's (NASDAQ:SFBC) Upcoming Dividend

January 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Sound Financial Bancorp Full Year 2022 Earnings: EPS: US$3.45 (vs US$3.55 in FY 2021)

January 30, 2023 | msn.com

Sound Financial Bancorp GAAP EPS of $1.12, revenue of $10.71M

March 29, 2023 | Press Research (Ad)

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January 27, 2023 | benzinga.com

Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. Q4 2022 Results

January 4, 2023 | bizjournals.com

Seattle Banking & Financial Services News

November 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Sound Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:SFBC) Could Be A Buy For Its Upcoming Dividend

October 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Sound Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:SFBC) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.17

October 25, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. Q3 2022 Results

October 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Sound Financial Bancorp's (NASDAQ:SFBC) investors will be pleased with their respectable 32% return over the last five years

October 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Sound Community Bank Develops New Navigator Deposit Account and Receives National Certification by Banking Advocates as Safe, Affordable Account

October 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Sound Community Bank Earns Top Team Award and Recognizes Laurie Stewart, President/CEO, as Part of American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Banking Program

October 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 23, 2022 | reuters.com

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July 31, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Sound Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:SFBC) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.17

July 29, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Those who invested in Sound Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:SFBC) five years ago are up 34%

May 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Sound Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:SFBC) shareholders have earned a 6.0% CAGR over the last five years

April 28, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Sound Financial Bancorp announces stock buyback for up $2.0M

April 27, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Sound Financial Bancorp GAAP EPS of $0.65, revenue of $9.14M

April 27, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Sound Financial Bancorp declares $0.17 dividend

February 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. Announces Annual Shareholders Meeting Date

February 4, 2022 | benzinga.com

Sound Financial Bancorp: Dividend Insights

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SFBC Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 1/27/2023
Ex-Dividend for 2/23 Dividend: 2/08/2023
Dividend Payable: 2/23/2023
Today: 3/29/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 4/25/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Federal savings institutions
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Finance
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SFBC
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1541119
Web: www.soundcb.com
Phone: (206) 448-0884
Fax: N/A
Employees: 125
Year Founded: 1953

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $3.35
Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.12
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $8.80 million
Net Margins: 19.85%
Pretax Margin: 24.51%
Return on Equity: 9.28%
Return on Assets: 0.91%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.56
Current Ratio: 1.14
Quick Ratio: 1.14

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $44.38 million
Price / Sales: 2.18
Cash Flow: $3.93 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 9.49
Book Value: $37.82 per share
Price / Book: 0.99

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 2,600,000
Free Float: 2,285,000
Market Cap: $96.88 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.68

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Key Executives

Laura Lee Stewart
President, Chief Executive Officer, CFO & Director

Heidi J. Sexton
Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President

Diana Everett
SVP & Technical Services Manager

David A. Raney
EVP & Chief Banking Officer

Wes Ochs
Chief Strategy Officer & Executive Vice President

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Insiders & Institutions

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SFBC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SFBC shares performed in 2023?: Sound Financial Bancorp's stock was trading at $39.27 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SFBC shares have decreased by 5.1% and is now trading at $37.26.
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When is Sound Financial Bancorp's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 25th 2023.
View our SFBC earnings forecast.
How were Sound Financial Bancorp's earnings last quarter?: Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFBC) released its earnings results on Friday, January, 27th. The bank reported $1.12 earnings per share for the quarter. The bank earned $10.71 million during the quarter. Sound Financial Bancorp had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.28% and a net margin of 19.85%.
How often does Sound Financial Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Sound Financial Bancorp?: Sound Financial Bancorp announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, January 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.17 per share on Thursday, February 23rd. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.83%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 8th.
Read our dividend analysis for SFBC.
Is Sound Financial Bancorp a good dividend stock?: Sound Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:SFBC) pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.77%. The dividend payout ratio is 20.30%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Read our dividend analysis for SFBC.
What other stocks do shareholders of Sound Financial Bancorp own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Sound Financial Bancorp investors own include Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Energy Transfer (ET), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Royal Bank of Canada (RY), Southern (SO), Universal (UVV), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), WestRock (WRK) and AbbVie (ABBV).

What is Sound Financial Bancorp's stock symbol?: Sound Financial Bancorp trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SFBC."
Who are Sound Financial Bancorp's major shareholders?: Sound Financial Bancorp's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include FJ Capital Management LLC (7.88%), M3F Inc. (6.72%) and Pacific Sage Partners LLC (0.21%). Insiders that own company stock include Daphne Kelley, David S Haddad Jr, James E Sweeney, Joseph Stilwell and Robert F Carney.
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How do I buy shares of Sound Financial Bancorp?: Shares of SFBC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Sound Financial Bancorp's stock price today?: One share of SFBC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $37.26.
How much money does Sound Financial Bancorp make?: Sound Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:SFBC) has a market capitalization of $96.88 million and generates $44.38 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $8.80 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.35 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Sound Financial Bancorp have?: The company employs 125 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Sound Financial Bancorp?: Sound Financial Bancorp's mailing address is 2400 3rd Avenue Suite 150, Seattle WA, 98121. The official website for the company is www.soundcb.com. The bank can be reached via phone at (206) 448-0884.

This page (NASDAQ:SFBC) was last updated on 3/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Sound Financial Bancorp - SFBC Stock Forecast, Price & News

Sound Financial Bancorp MarketRank™ Forecast

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

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Sound Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ:SFBC) Stock

SFBC Stock News Headlines

SFBC Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

SFBC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™