New York Community Bancorp Yields 8% on Monday
On Monday, shares of New York Community Bancorp were trading at a yield above 8% based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $0.68). The stock hit a low of $8.47 during the day.
As an investor, it is important to consider all aspects of a potential investment before making a decision. One important factor to consider is the dividend yield. For example, the iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) had a dividend yield of 8% on 5/31/2000. Over the next twelve years, the stock price only decreased by 0.6%. However, the dividend payout increased by 13.15%. This illustrates the importance of considering the dividend yield when making investment decisions.
Even in today's low-yield environment, there are still some stocks that offer investors attractive dividend yields. Here are 10 stocks that currently offer yields of 3% or higher.
There is no clear answer when it comes to predicting whether or not New York Community Bancorp Inc. will continue to pay out dividends at the same rate. However, looking at the company's history can provide some insight into what investors can reasonably expect. Based on the chart below, it appears that NYCB has been fairly consistent in paying out dividends, even during down times. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect that the company will continue to pay out dividends at a rate of around 8% per year.
