CFFN

Dividend Announcement: Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share on its common stock, payable on May 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 2, 2025.

Forward-Looking Statements: The company cautions that forward-looking statements regarding its financial outlook involve risks and uncertainties that could lead to actual results differing materially from expectations.

Market Overview: The stock market has experienced a significant decline, with President Trump's recent 10% tariff contributing to an 11% loss over five trading days, raising concerns about a potential bear market.

Insider Trading Insights: Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. saw insider buying activity in Q1 2025, ranking 14th among small-cap stocks with four insiders purchasing shares, while the company reported a net income increase and maintains a "Hold" rating from analysts.

Capitol Federal Financial Insider Purchase: Director James G. Morris bought 15,000 shares of CFFN for $84,970 at $5.66 each, following a previous purchase of $102,647 worth of shares at $6.84 each within the last year.

Genesis Energy Insider Purchase: Senior Vice President Garland G. Gaspard purchased 5,016 shares of Genesis Energy for $80,030 at $15.96 each, after previously buying $29,992 worth of shares at $13.27 each in the past year.

Upcoming Ex-Dividend Dates: On February 7, 2025, Federated Hermes Inc (FHI), Capitol Federal Financial Inc (CFFN), and Wells Fargo & Co (WFC) will trade ex-dividend, with respective dividends of $0.31, $0.085, and $0.40 scheduled for payment on February 14, February 21, and March 1, 2025.

Dividend Yield Expectations: Current estimated annual yields based on recent dividends are 3.12% for FHI, 5.59% for CFFN, and 2.01% for WFC, indicating potential stability in dividend payments despite the unpredictable nature of company profits.

Earnings Increase: Capitol Federal Financial reported a profit of $15.4 million for the first quarter, significantly up from $2.5 million in the same period last year.

Earnings Per Share Growth: The earnings per share rose to $0.12 compared to $0.02 from the previous year.

Earnings Performance: Capitol Federal Financial reported a Q1 GAAP EPS of $0.12, exceeding expectations by $0.02, with net income rising to $15.4 million, an increase of $3.4 million from the previous quarter.

Financial Metrics: The company's net interest margin improved to 1.86%, reflecting a six basis point increase compared to the prior quarter.

Annual Meeting Announcement: Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. will present its annual meeting slide presentation on January 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. central time, available on their website.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer: The company includes forward-looking statements in its communications, highlighting potential risks and uncertainties that could affect actual results compared to expectations.

Index Rebalancing Announcement: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. has announced the fourth quarter 2024 index rebalancing for several KBW Nasdaq indexes, effective December 23, 2024, involving multiple additions and removals of constituents across four indices.

Details of Changes: The changes include significant additions to the KBW Nasdaq Capital Markets Index, Financial Technology Index, Financial Sector Dividend Yield Index, and Premium Yield Equity REIT Index, with various companies being added or dropped from each index.

Capitol Federal Financial Insider Buying: Director James G. Morris purchased 15,000 shares of CFFN at $6.84 each, totaling $102,647, while shares are currently trading lower at $6.60, a 3.6% decrease from his purchase price.

CPI Card Group Insider Activity: Director H. Sanford Riley bought 2,000 shares at $32.51 each for a total of $65,020, with the stock down about 2% on Wednesday, but Riley's investment is currently up 4.6% based on a trading high of $34.01.

Capitol Federal Financial's Risk Disclosure: The company has identified a significant risk related to increasing fraud and financial crimes, which could threaten its financial stability as existing systems may not effectively combat these sophisticated schemes.

Wall Street Consensus Rating: CFFN stock currently holds a Hold consensus rating from Wall Street, indicating cautious sentiment among analysts regarding the company's performance amidst these risks.

Upcoming Bank Mergers: A quiet period for bank mergers is expected to end as dealmaking activity is projected to increase in 2025.

Pressure on Smaller Banks: Banks with assets of $10 billion or less may face significant pressure to merge among the largest U.S. banks.

Zacks Rank #1 Stocks: Five stocks have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List, including Capitol Federal Financial, Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, NB Bancorp, GeneDx Holdings, and Isabella Bank Corporation, all showing significant increases in earnings estimates over the past 60 days.

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Top Stock Picks: Three stocks with strong income characteristics and buy rankings are Capitol Federal Financial (CFFN), Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA), and Isabella Bank Corporation (ISBA), all showing positive earnings estimates and competitive dividend yields.

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Upcoming Ex-Dividend Dates: Realty Income Corp, Ally Financial Inc, and Capitol Federal Financial Inc will trade ex-dividend on 11/1/24, with respective dividends of $0.2635, $0.30, and $0.085 to be paid on 11/15/24.

Estimated Annual Yields: Based on historical performance, the estimated annual yields are 5.23% for Realty Income Corp, 3.42% for Ally Financial Inc, and 5.18% for Capitol Federal Financial Inc, indicating potential stability in their dividend payments.

Financial Performance: Capitol Federal Financial reported a fourth-quarter profit of $12.1 million, an increase from $9.6 million in the same period last year, resulting in earnings per share of $0.09 compared to $0.07 previously.

Revenue Growth: The company's revenue for the quarter rose by 2.0% to $101.7 million, up from $99.7 million in the prior year's fourth quarter.

Dividend Announcement: Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.085 per share, payable on November 15, 2024, to stockholders of record as of November 1, 2024.

Financial Results Release: The company will release its financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, on October 23, 2024, and it operates 47 branch locations in Kansas and Missouri.

Annual Meeting Announcement: Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. will hold its annual stockholders meeting on January 28, 2025, with a voting record date set for December 6, 2024.

Forward-Looking Statements Warning: The company includes forward-looking statements in its release, highlighting potential risks and uncertainties that could affect future results, including regulatory changes, economic conditions, and competition.

Upcoming Ex-Dividend Dates: Capitol Federal Financial Inc, Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc, and First Commonwealth Financial Corp will trade ex-dividend on 8/2/24, with respective dividends of $0.085, $0.22, and $0.13 to be paid on 8/16/24 and 8/30/24.

Estimated Annual Yields: The estimated annual yields based on recent stock prices are 5.31% for Capitol Federal Financial Inc, 0.91% for Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc, and 2.85% for First Commonwealth Financial Corp, indicating varying levels of dividend stability.

Earnings Report: Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. reported third quarter earnings of $9.6 million ($0.07 per share), a decrease from $13.8 million ($0.11 per share) in the previous quarter, primarily due to increased income tax expenses.

Stock Performance: The company's revenue rose to $99.7 million from $97.9 million in the prior quarter, while its stock is currently trading at $6.53, reflecting a 3.26 percent decline on the Nasdaq.