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Dividend Hunters Should Consider BCB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCBP), With A 4.3% Yield

BCB Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:BCBP) is a true Dividend Rock Star. Its yield of 4.3% makes it one of the market's top dividend payer. In the past ten years, BCB Bancorp has also grown its dividend from $0.48 to $0.56. Below, I have outlined more attractive dividend aspects for BCB Bancorp for income investors who may be interested in new dividend stocks for their portfolio.

Check out our latest analysis for BCB Bancorp

What Is A Dividend Rock Star?

It is a stock that pays a stable and consistent dividend, having done so reliably for the past decade with the expectation of this continuing into the future. More specifically:

  • It is paying an annual yield above 75% of dividend payers

  • It has paid dividend every year without dramatically reducing payout in the past

  • Its has increased its dividend per share amount over the past

  • It is able to pay the current rate of dividends from its earnings

  • It is able to continue to payout at the current rate in the future

High Yield And Dependable

BCB Bancorp's yield sits at 4.3%, which is high for Banks stocks. But the real reason BCB Bancorp stands out is because it has a high chance of being able to continue to pay dividend at this level for years to come, something that is quite desirable if you are looking to create a portfolio that generates a steady stream of income.

NasdaqGM:BCBP Historical Dividend Yield, September 18th 2019
NasdaqGM:BCBP Historical Dividend Yield, September 18th 2019

Reliability is an important factor for dividend stocks, particularly for income investors who want a strong track record of payment and a positive outlook for future payout. BCBP has increased its DPS from $0.48 to $0.56 in the past 10 years. It has also been paying out dividend consistently during this time, as you'd expect for a company increasing its dividend levels. This is an impressive feat, which makes BCBP a true dividend rockstar.

The company currently pays out 46% of its earnings as a dividend, according to its trailing twelve-month data, which means that the dividend is covered by earnings. Going forward, analysts expect BCBP's payout to remain around the same level at 42% of its earnings. Assuming a constant share price, this equates to a dividend yield of 4.3%. In addition to this, EPS should increase to $1.23.

If you want to dive deeper into the sustainability of a certain payout ratio, you may wish to consider the cash flow of the business. A business with strong cash flow can sustain a higher divided payout ratio than a company with weak cash flow.

Next Steps:

BCB Bancorp ticks all the boxes for what I look for in a dividend stock. If you are looking to build an income focused portfolio, this could be one to include. However, given this is purely a dividend analysis, I urge potential investors to try and get a good understanding of the underlying business and its fundamentals before deciding on an investment. There are three pertinent aspects you should further research:

  1. Future Outlook: What are well-informed industry analysts predicting for BCBP’s future growth? Take a look at our free research report of analyst consensus for BCBP’s outlook.

  2. Valuation: What is BCBP worth today? Even if the stock is a cash cow, it's not worth an infinite price. The intrinsic value infographic in our free research report helps visualize whether BCBP is currently mispriced by the market.

  3. Other Dividend Rockstars: Are there strong dividend payers with better fundamentals out there? Check out our free list of these great stocks here.

We aim to bring you long-term focused research analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material.

If you spot an error that warrants correction, please contact the editor at editorial-team@simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. Simply Wall St has no position in the stocks mentioned. Thank you for reading.

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