Zacks Investment Research
21 Sept 2026, 16:45 UTC · 1h ago
Verdict
Headline takes no side. We score CNOB +0.80 across three claims — strongly bullish.
+0.80strongly bullish
More positive than 84% of ticker scores this week
What the story claims
3 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish · 0 new · 3 priced in
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ConnectOne Bancorp's 2026 earnings is $3.26 per share, representing a 23.48% increase from the previous year.
Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates
So whatWith a current payout ratio of 25%, this earnings growth provides significant headroom to increase the $0.78 annual dividend without stressing capital.
More positive than 92% of claims this week
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ConnectOne Bancorp's current annualized dividend of $0.78 is 8.3% higher than last year.
Priced inhistorical dividend data
So whatThis represents a deceleration from the company's 5-year average annual increase of 17%.
More positive than 62% of claims this week
ConnectOne Bancorp has a dividend yield of 2.47%, which exceeds the Banks - Northeast industry average of 2.16%.
Priced incurrent market data
So whatThe 31 basis point premium over its industry peers supports a higher valuation multiple for income-focused investors.
More positive than 49% of claims this week
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More positive than 84% of ticker scores this week
The company shows strong stock price growth, dividend yields above industry averages, and projected earnings growth of 23.48%.
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CNOB hasn't traded since this ran. Last close $31.62 (Sep 21); the reaction starts at the next open.
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