La catena delle opzioni mostra i dati chiave delle opzioni azionarie di BankFinancial a vari prezzi di esercizio e date di scadenza. I trader utilizzano queste informazioni per analizzare potenziali operazioni e valutare il sentiment del mercato per BankFinancial..

BankFinancial (NASDAQ:BFIN) Azioni, Catena delle Opzioni

BankFinancial

BankFinancial Corp is a full-service, national bank providing banking, financial planning and fiduciary services to individuals, families and businesses in the Chicago metropolitan area and on a regional or national basis for commercial finance, healthcare finance, equipment finance, commercial real estate finance and treasury management business customers. The Bank offers its customers a broad range of loan, deposit, trust and other financial products and services through approximately 18 full-service banking offices located in Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will Counties, Illinois and through its Internet Branch.

BankFinancial Corp

BankFinancial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFIN#NASDAQ">BFIN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.17 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.15 by 13.33 percent. This is a 21.43 percent increase over earnings of $0.14 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $13.13 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $11.87 million by 10.65 percent. This is a 6.14 percent decrease over sales of $13.99 million the same period last year.

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BankFinancial Q1 EPS $0.17 Beats $0.15 Estimate, Sales $13.13M Beat $11.87M Estimate

Most people will not notice the importance of this week. They will be far too busy talking about things like AI eating the world, China taking over the government, and Elon Musk ascending to the Interplanetary throne to notice. 
The media will not be much help. They will be busy covering the vast conspiracy surrounding the President&#8217;s bathroom schedule and the whereabouts of Scaramucci&#8217;s mom.
The instant experts of the Internet will be far too busy touting the new nuclear plants that will fit in your pocket and allow you to mine Bitcoin and develop a personal AGI program on the go. The fancier models will apparently have an adapter that allows you to mount the reactor to your dash and simultaneously power your vehicle&#8217;s onboard entertainment system.
First, and most importantly, pitchers and catchers report this week. It is, as the saying goes, huge. I already have my tickets to catch the Orioles when they come to town, and I am ready for baseball season.
This week is also the deadline for 13F filings at the SEC. These handy documents contain all the stocks owned by the nation&#8217;s money managers, hedge funds, and other big-money types.
Comparing this quarter&#8217;s filings to the last gives us a picture of what big money (only some of which is Smart Money) was buying and selling in the final quarter of 2024. The media and instant experts will cover the duplicate half-dozen filings they always cover. We will cover the ones our research indicates are highly likely to help us locate stock ideas that deliver the outsized returns we seek.
One of the investors I have tracked for over a decade filed early this quarter. PL Capital has been investing in bank stocks for a long time with enormous success. When the occasion calls for it, the firm has taken an activist approach to bank stock investing with outstanding results for those of us who piggybacked their efforts.
Thanks to pro-business, no-regulation, and low-tax administration, bank stocks are positioned to be the leading sector for 2025. Relaxing the bank M&amp;A rules is going to set off a tsunami of pent-up demand for buyers and sellers alike.
I could go into a long explanation and examination of each stock, but it will not change any minds. You either understand why banks are an extraordinary opportunity right now or you do not care about banks.
Here are the top three banks that PL Capital has been buying recently:
F.N.B. Corp (Ticker: FNB) is a Pittsburgh-based bank with 350 banking offices throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. FNB already reported earnings and is firing on all cylinders. Deposits and demand both grew, and tangible book value was up double digits year over year. The bank has plenty of capital and the loan portfolio is solid.
BankFinancial Corporation (Ticker: BFIN) has 19 branches in the Chicago Metropolitan area. The bank is well-capitalized and has a solid loan portfolio. Given its size and market, I would be less than surprised to see a larger bank that wanted to expand in the Chicago metro market make an offer for this bank at some point in 2025.
Franklin Financial (Ticker: FRAF) has 24 branches in South Central Pennsylvania and Northwestern Maryland. Franklin has a pristine loan portfolio, sufficient capital, and trades at a reasonable valuation. Investors who accumulated the stock on pullbacks should do very well over the next year.
All three are in excellent financial shape, have strong loan portfolios, and trade at attractive valuations.
Keeping with the week&#8217;s most important news, I noticed that media mogul John Malone shared my excitement at baseball&#8217;s return. In January, he acquired shares of Atlanta Braves Holdings (Ticker: BATRK) worth over $3 million, adding to his substantial stake in the baseball team. The Braves are one of the most popular teams in baseball, and last year, they drew over 3 million fans to Truist Park. Braves games are a staple on TV and radio stations across the Southeastern United States. The team will be good again this year and is the early favorite to win their division and make the playoffs in 2025.
Atlanta Braves Holdings also owns a mixed-use development around the stadium with retail, residential, office, hotel, and entertainment opportunities known as The Battery Atlanta. The shops and restaurants are a source of year-round revenue and appear to be undervalued by the current stock price.
I have hit (pardon the too-easy pun) home runs with shares of the Cleveland Indians and Boston Celtics in my career, and every time we have a bad market or the Braves suffer a losing streak, I add to my Braves Holdings position hoping lightning strikes a third time.

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C-Suite Buy of the Week: Bank Stocks on the Brink of a Home Run

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BankFinancial Extended Expiration Date Of Share Repurchase Authorization To June 16, 2025

BankFinancial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFIN#NASDAQ">BFIN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.16 by 12.5 percent. This is a 33.33 percent decrease over earnings of $0.21 per share from the same period last year.

Earnings Misses

BankFinancial Q1 EPS $0.14 Misses $0.16 Estimate

On February 14, 2024, BankFinancial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFIN#NASDAQ">BFIN</a>) will distribute a dividend payout of $0.10 per share, equating to an annualized dividend yield of 3.69%. Shareholders who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date on February 08, 2024 will receive this payout.
<h3>BankFinancial Recent Dividend Payouts</h3>
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<th>Ex-Date</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Payments per year</th>
<th>Dividend</th>
<th>Yield</th>
<th>Announced</th>
<th>Record</th>
<th>Payable</th>
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<td>2024-02-08</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>3.69%</td>
<td>2024-01-26</td>
<td>2024-02-09</td>
<td>2024-02-23</td>
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<td>2023-11-09</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>4.66%</td>
<td>2023-10-27</td>
<td>2023-11-10</td>
<td>2023-11-24</td>
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<td>2023-08-10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>4.48%</td>
<td>2023-07-28</td>
<td>2023-08-11</td>
<td>2023-08-25</td>
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<td>2023-05-11</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>4.79%</td>
<td>2023-04-28</td>
<td>2023-05-12</td>
<td>2023-05-26</td>
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<td>2023-02-09</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>4.01%</td>
<td>2023-01-27</td>
<td>2023-02-10</td>
<td>2023-02-24</td>
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<td>2022-11-09</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>4.06%</td>
<td>2022-10-28</td>
<td>2022-11-11</td>
<td>2022-11-25</td>
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<td>2022-08-11</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>4.28%</td>
<td>2022-07-29</td>
<td>2022-08-12</td>
<td>2022-08-26</td>
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<td>2022-05-12</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>3.89%</td>
<td>2022-04-29</td>
<td>2022-05-13</td>
<td>2022-05-27</td>
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<td>2022-02-10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>3.72%</td>
<td>2022-01-28</td>
<td>2022-02-11</td>
<td>2022-02-25</td>
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<td>2021-11-10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>3.5%</td>
<td>2021-10-29</td>
<td>2021-11-12</td>
<td>2021-11-26</td>
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<td>2021-08-10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>3.5%</td>
<td>2021-07-30</td>
<td>2021-08-11</td>
<td>2021-08-27</td>
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<td>2021-05-11</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>3.89%</td>
<td>2021-04-19</td>
<td>2021-05-12</td>
<td>2021-05-28</td>
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With a dividend yield that places it neither at the top nor the bottom, BankFinancial finds itself in the middle among its industry peers, while United Security (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBFO#NASDAQ">UBFO</a>) boasts the highest annualized dividend yield at 6.70%.
<h3>Analyzing BankFinancial Financial Health</h3>
Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing. 
<h3>YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share</h3>
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As you can see, from 2020 to 2023, investors observed a stable dividend per share of $0.40 throughout this period. This indicates a consistent dividend policy maintained by the company, providing stability to shareholders. Investors can rely on the company's consistent dividend payout to generate a steady income stream.
<h3>YoY Earnings Growth For BankFinancial</h3>
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The earnings chart above shows that from 2020 to 2023, BankFinancial has experienced an increase in their earnings from $0.67 per share to $0.85 per share. This positive earnings trend is promising for income-seeking investors as it suggests that the company has more potential to increase its cash dividend payout if the trend continues.
<h3>Recap</h3>
This article provides an in-depth analysis of BankFinancial's recent dividend distribution and the impact it has on shareholders. The company is currently distributing a dividend of $0.10 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 3.69%.
With a dividend yield that places it neither at the top nor the bottom, BankFinancial finds itself in the middle among its industry peers, while United Security boasts the highest annualized dividend yield at 6.70%.
While the dividend per share remains unchanged during the period of 2020 to 2023, the upward trajectory of earnings per share for BankFinancial indicates a favorable financial position, potentially paving the way for sustained profit distribution to shareholders.
Keeping a vigilant eye on the company's performance in the coming quarters will allow investors to stay current with any variations in financials or dividend disbursements.
\To stay up-to-date with the companies that are announcing their dividends, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/dividends">click here</a> to visit our Dividends Calendar. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Enhancing Value: BankFinancial Supports Investors with Growing Earnings

BankFinancial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFIN#NASDAQ">BFIN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.17 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.21 by 19.05 percent.

BankFinancial Q4 2023 Adj EPS $0.17 Misses $0.21 Estimate

The Board of Directors of BankFinancial Corporation&nbsp;(Nasdaq – BFIN) (the "Company")&nbsp;extended the expiration date of the Company's share&nbsp;repurchase authorization from&nbsp;January 15, 2024, to&nbsp;December 15, 2024,&nbsp;and increased the total number of shares currently authorized for repurchase under the Share Repurchase&nbsp;Program by&nbsp;200,000&nbsp;shares. As of&nbsp;December 14, 2023, a total of&nbsp;13,625 shares remained authorized for purchase pursuant to the previous share repurchase authorization.&nbsp;Therefore, as of December 14, 2023, the total number of shares authorized for repurchase is 213,625 shares.&nbsp;The share repurchase authorization remains in effect through December 15, 2024. &nbsp;
The authorization permits shares to be repurchased in open market or negotiated transactions, and pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The authorization will be utilized at management's discretion, subject to price, volume and other internal limitations that will be established by the Company's Board of Directors, and to the limitations set forth in Rule 10b-18 of the Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements. Share repurchases will be funded from specifically-allocated working capital, if and as available.
The authorization does not obligate the Company to purchase any particular number of shares at any given price per share at any time. The implementation of the authorization is contingent upon adequate liquidity to consummate the authorized repurchases at then current market prices, including the proceeds from the potential future declaration of dividends from the Company's bank subsidiary.&nbsp; Share repurchases may be suspended, terminated, or modified at any time for any reason, including market prices for the Company's stock and other market&nbsp;conditions, the cost of repurchasing shares, the availability of alternative investment opportunities, sufficient liquidity to consummate repurchases, and other factors deemed appropriate. These factors, as well as internal restrictions on trading in the Company's shares during specific time periods, may also affect the timing and amount of share repurchases.

BankFinancial Corporation Extends Share Repurchase Program To December 15, 2024 And Expands By 200,000 Shares

Wednesday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from BankFinancial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFIN#NASDAQ">BFIN</a>). 
<h3>What's Happening</h3>
The company announced on Friday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share. On Thursday, BankFinancial will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 10 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day.
In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Thursday. Shareholders who own BFIN as of the end of Wednesday's session are eligible to receive the 10 cents dividend payout for every share that they own. 
According to the company, this dividend will be paid out to shareholders on November 24, 2023. Investors will then be able to either reinvest those dividends back into the stock or use the payment in some other way. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BFIN">Monitor live stock price updates for BankFinancial on Benzinga.</a>

BankFinancial's Ex-Dividend Date Is Thursday, Here's What You Need To Know

BankFinancial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFIN#NASDAQ">BFIN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.19 per share. This is a 24 percent decrease over earnings of $0.25 per share from the same period last year.

BankFinancial Q3 EPS $0.19 Down From $0.25 YoY

Today, August 15, 2023, marks an important moment for investors of BankFinancial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFIN#NASDAQ">BFIN</a>). The company will distribute a dividend payout of $0.10 per share, demonstrating an annualized dividend yield of 4.48%. Remember, only shareholders prior to the ex-dividend date on August 10, 2023 are eligible for this payout.
<h3>BankFinancial Recent Dividend Payouts</h3>
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<th>Yield</th>
<th>Announced</th>
<th>Record</th>
<th>Payable</th>
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<td>2023-08-10</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>4.48%</td>
<td>2023-07-28</td>
<td>2023-08-11</td>
<td>2023-08-25</td>
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<td>2023-05-11</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>4.79%</td>
<td>2023-04-28</td>
<td>2023-05-12</td>
<td>2023-05-26</td>
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<td>2023-02-09</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>4.01%</td>
<td>2023-01-27</td>
<td>2023-02-10</td>
<td>2023-02-24</td>
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<td>2022-11-09</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>4.06%</td>
<td>2022-10-28</td>
<td>2022-11-11</td>
<td>2022-11-25</td>
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<tr>
<td>2022-08-11</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>4.28%</td>
<td>2022-07-29</td>
<td>2022-08-12</td>
<td>2022-08-26</td>
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<td>2022-05-12</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>3.89%</td>
<td>2022-04-29</td>
<td>2022-05-13</td>
<td>2022-05-27</td>
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<td>2022-02-10</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>3.72%</td>
<td>2022-01-28</td>
<td>2022-02-11</td>
<td>2022-02-25</td>
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<td>2021-11-10</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>3.5%</td>
<td>2021-10-29</td>
<td>2021-11-12</td>
<td>2021-11-26</td>
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<td>2021-08-10</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>3.5%</td>
<td>2021-07-30</td>
<td>2021-08-11</td>
<td>2021-08-27</td>
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<td>2021-05-11</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>3.89%</td>
<td>2021-04-19</td>
<td>2021-05-12</td>
<td>2021-05-28</td>
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<td>2021-02-09</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>4.67%</td>
<td>2021-01-28</td>
<td>2021-02-10</td>
<td>2021-02-26</td>
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<td>2020-11-09</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>5.5%</td>
<td>2020-10-29</td>
<td>2020-11-11</td>
<td>2020-11-27</td>
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BankFinancial's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with Territorial Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TBNK#NASDAQ">TBNK</a>) having the highest annualized dividend yield at 9.29%.
<h3>Analyzing BankFinancial Financial Health</h3>
Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing. 
<h3>YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1692111926_0.png" alt="dividend chart graph" />
The company has consistently maintained a dividend per share of $0.40 from 2019 to 2022. This unwavering dividend policy instills confidence in investors, as they can rely on a consistent income stream from the company's dividends.
<h3>YoY Earnings Growth For BankFinancial</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2023/1692111926_1.png" alt="earning chart graph" />
The earnings chart displays a decline in BankFinancial's earnings per share, decreasing from $0.91 in 2019 to $0.72 in 2022. This downward trend in earnings raises concerns for income-seeking investors, as it suggests a potential impact on future cash dividend payouts. It is important to closely evaluate the factors contributing to this decrease to assess the company's financial health and dividend sustainability.
<h3>Recap</h3>
In this article, we delve into BankFinancial's recent dividend payout and examine how it impacts shareholders. The company has announced a dividend distribution of $0.10 per share today, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 4.48%.
BankFinancial's dividend yield falls in the middle range when compared to its industry peers, with Territorial Bancorp having the highest annualized dividend yield at 9.29%.
The unaltered dividend per share during 2019 to 2022 does not overshadow the decreasing earnings per share for BankFinancial. This downward trend raises concerns about the company's financial stability and its ability to sustain the distribution of profits to shareholders.
To stay well-informed about potential changes in financials or dividend disbursements, investors should closely observe the company's performance in the upcoming quarters.
[Click here](<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock//dividends" title="https://www.benzinga.com/stock//dividends">https://www.benzinga.com/stock//dividends</a>) to find details on BankFinancial's previous dividends.
To keep track of which companies are distributing dividends, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/dividends">click here</a> to visit our Dividends Calendar. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

TBNK

Cultivating Opportunity: BankFinancial Transforming Challenges into Opportunities for Investor Benefits

BankFinancial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFIN#NASDAQ">BFIN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.21 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.27 by 22.22 percent. This is a 110 percent increase over earnings of $0.10 per share from the same period last year.

BankFinancial Q1 EPS $0.21 Misses $0.27 Estimate

The Board of Directors of BankFinancial Corporation (the "Company")&nbsp;extended the expiration date of the Company's share&nbsp;repurchase authorization from&nbsp;July 15, 2023, to&nbsp;January 15, 2024. As of&nbsp;April 27, 2023, a total of&nbsp;215,508 shares remained authorized for purchase pursuant to the previous share repurchase authorization.&nbsp; &nbsp;
The authorization permits shares to be repurchased in open market or negotiated transactions, and pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The authorization will be utilized at management's discretion, subject to price, volume and other internal limitations that will be established by the Company's Board of Directors, and to the limitations set forth in Rule 10b-18 of the Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements. Share repurchases will be funded from specifically-allocated working capital, if and as available.
The authorization does not obligate the Company to purchase any particular number of shares at any given price per share at any time. The implementation of the authorization is contingent upon adequate liquidity to consummate the authorized repurchases at then current market prices, including the proceeds from the potential future declaration of dividends from the Company's bank subsidiary.&nbsp; Share repurchases may be suspended, terminated, or modified at any time for any reason, including market prices for the Company's stock and other market&nbsp;conditions, the cost of repurchasing shares, the availability of alternative investment opportunities, sufficient liquidity to consummate repurchases, and other factors deemed appropriate. These factors, as well as internal restrictions on trading in the Company's shares during specific time periods, may also affect the timing and amount of share repurchases.
BankFinancial Corporation is the holding company for BankFinancial, NA, a national bank providing banking, wealth management and&nbsp;fiduciary&nbsp;services to individuals, families, and businesses in the Chicago metropolitan area and on a regional or national basis for commercial finance, equipment finance, commercial real estate finance and treasury management business customers.&nbsp; BankFinancial Corporation's common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "BFIN." Additional information may be found at the company's website,&nbsp;www.bankfinancial.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;At December 31, 2022, BankFinancial had total assets of&nbsp;$1.575 billion, total loans of&nbsp;$1.227 billion, total deposits of&nbsp;$1.375 billion and stockholders' equity of $152&nbsp;million.&nbsp;
This release includes "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by words such as "believes," "will," "expects," "project," "may," "could," "anticipate," "estimates," "intends," "plans" and similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the Company's management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. A variety of factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ from those expected at the time of this release. For a discussion of some of the factors that may cause actual results to differ from expectations, please refer to the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC. Investors are urged to review all information contained in these reports, including the risk factors discussed therein. Copies of these filings are available at no cost on the SEC's web site at <a href="http://www.sec.gov/">http://www.sec.gov</a> or at <a href="http://www.bankfinancial.com/">http://www.bankfinancial.com</a>. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company does not undertake to update them to reflect changes.

BankFinancial Corporation Extends Repurchase Program From July 15, 2023, To January 15, 2024.

BankFinancial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFIN#NASDAQ">BFIN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.31 by 12.9 percent. This is a 50 percent increase over earnings of $0.18 per share from the same period last year.

BankFinancial Q4 EPS $0.27 Misses $0.31 Estimate

The Board of Directors of BankFinancial Corporation (the &quot;Company&quot;)&nbsp;extended the expiration date of the Company&#39;s share&nbsp;repurchase authorization from&nbsp;April 28, 2023 to&nbsp;July 15, 2023,&nbsp;and increased the total number of shares currently authorized for repurchase under the Share Repurchase&nbsp;Program to&nbsp;264,112&nbsp;shares. As of&nbsp;January 26, 2023, a total of&nbsp;139,112 shares remained authorized for purchase pursuant to the previous share repurchase authorization.&nbsp;Therefore, as of January 26, 2023, the total number of shares authorized for repurchase increased&nbsp;125,000 shares to 264,112&nbsp;shares.&nbsp;The share repurchase authorization remains in effect through July 15, 2023. 
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The authorization permits shares to be repurchased in open market or negotiated transactions, and pursuant to any trading plan that may be adopted in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The authorization will be utilized at management&#39;s discretion, subject to price, volume and other internal limitations that will be established by the Company&#39;s Board of Directors, and to the limitations set forth in Rule 10b-18 of the Securities and Exchange Commission and other applicable legal requirements. Share repurchases will be funded from specifically-allocated working capital, if and as available.
The authorization does not obligate the Company to purchase any particular number of shares at any given price per share at any time. The implementation of the authorization is contingent upon adequate liquidity to consummate the authorized repurchases at then current market prices, including the proceeds from the potential future declaration of dividends from the Company&#39;s bank subsidiary.&nbsp; Share repurchases may be suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason, including market prices for the Company&#39;s stock and other market&nbsp;conditions, the cost of repurchasing shares, the availability of alternative investment opportunities, sufficient liquidity to consummate repurchases, and other factors deemed appropriate. These factors, as well as internal restrictions on trading in the Company&#39;s shares during specific time periods, may also affect the timing and amount of share repurchases.
BankFinancial Corporation is the holding company for BankFinancial, NA, a national bank providing banking, wealth management and&nbsp;fiduciary&nbsp;services to individuals, families and businesses in the Chicago metropolitan area and on a regional or national basis for commercial finance, equipment finance, commercial real estate finance and treasury management business customers.&nbsp; BankFinancial Corporation&#39;s common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol &quot;BFIN.&quot; Additional information may be found at the company&#39;s website,&nbsp;www.bankfinancial.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;At September 30, 2022, BankFinancial had total assets of&nbsp;$1.629 billion, total loans of&nbsp;$1.142 billion, total deposits of&nbsp;$1.425 billion&nbsp;and stockholders&#39; equity of&nbsp;$151&nbsp;million.&nbsp;

BankFinancial Corporation Expands Share Repurchase Program By 125,000 Shares To 264,112 Shares And Extends From April 28, 2023 To July 15, 2023

Tuesday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next dividend payout from BankFinancial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFIN#NASDAQ">BFIN</a>). 
<h3>What's Happening</h3>
The company announced on Friday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share. On Wednesday, BankFinancial will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 10 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day.
In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Wednesday. Shareholders who own BFIN as of the end of Tuesday's session are eligible to receive the 10 cents dividend payout for every share that they own. 
According to the company, this dividend will be paid out to shareholders on November 25, 2022. Investors will then be able to either reinvest those dividends back into the stock or use the payment in some other way. 
To keep track of which companies are distributing dividends, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/dividends">click here</a> to visit our Dividends Calendar.

BankFinancial's Ex-Dividend Date Is Wednesday, Here's What You Need To Know

<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">According to Benzinga Pro,</a> during Q3, BankFinancial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFIN#NASDAQ">BFIN</a>) earned $3.22 million, a 25.48% increase from the preceding quarter. BankFinancial also posted a total of $15.21 million in sales, a 8.88% increase since Q2. In Q2, BankFinancial earned $2.57 million, and total sales reached $13.97 million. 
<h3>Why Is ROCE Significant?</h3>
Return on Capital Employed is a measure of yearly pre-tax profit relative to capital employed by a business. Changes in earnings and sales indicate shifts in a company's ROCE. A higher ROCE is generally representative of successful growth of a company and is a sign of higher earnings per share in the future. A low or negative ROCE suggests the opposite. In Q3, BankFinancial posted an ROCE of 0.02%.
Keep in mind, while ROCE is a good measure of a company's recent performance, it is not a highly reliable predictor of a company's earnings or sales in the near future. 
ROCE is a powerful metric for comparing the effectiveness of capital allocation for similar companies. A relatively high ROCE shows BankFinancial is potentially operating at a higher level of efficiency than other companies in its industry. If the company is generating high profits with its current level of capital, some of that money can be reinvested in more capital which will generally lead to higher returns and, ultimately, earnings per share (EPS) growth. 
For BankFinancial, the positive return on capital employed ratio of 0.02% suggests that management is allocating their capital effectively. Effective capital allocation is a positive indicator that a company will achieve more durable success and favorable long-term returns.
<h3>Upcoming Earnings Estimate</h3>
BankFinancial reported Q3 earnings per share at $0.25/share, which did not meet analyst predictions of $0.29/share.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

BankFinancial's Return On Capital Employed Insights

BankFinancial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFIN#NASDAQ">BFIN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.19 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.15 by 26.67 percent. This is a 46.15 percent increase over earnings of $0.13 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $13.97 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $11.78 million by 18.58 percent. This is a 14.49 percent increase over sales of $12.20 million the same period last year.

BankFinancial Q2 EPS $0.19 Beats $0.15 Estimate, Sales $13.97M Beat $11.78M Estimate

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&bull; BankFinancial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFIN#NASDAQ">BFIN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $11.78 million.
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Earnings Scheduled For July 29, 2022

BankFinancial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFIN#NASDAQ">BFIN</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Friday, 2022-07-29. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that BankFinancial will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.15. 
BankFinancial bulls will hope to hear the company to announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.00, which was followed by a 1.49% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at BankFinancial's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2022</th>
<th>Q4 2021</th>
<th>Q3 2021</th>
<th>Q2 2021</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.12</td>
<td>0.11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.1</td>
<td>0.18</td>
<td>0.12</td>
<td>0.13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.49%</td>
<td>-0.83%</td>
<td>-0.35%</td>
<td>-0.09%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2022/1659031319_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of BankFinancial were trading at $9.34 as of July 27. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 18.3%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BFIN/earnings">To track all earnings releases for BankFinancial visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

BankFinancial's Earnings: A Preview

<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">According to Benzinga Pro,</a> during Q1, BankFinancial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BFIN#NASDAQ">BFIN</a>) earned $1.27 million, a 46.52% increase from the preceding quarter. BankFinancial's sales decreased to $12.22 million, a 6.14% change since Q4. BankFinancial earned $2.37 million, and sales totaled $13.02 million in Q4.
<h3>Why Is ROCE Significant?</h3>
Earnings data without context is not clear and can be difficult to base trading decisions on. Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) helps to filter signal from noise by measuring yearly pre-tax profit relative to capital employed by a business. Generally, a higher ROCE suggests successful growth of a company and is a sign of higher earnings per share in the future. In Q1, BankFinancial posted an ROCE of 0.01%.
It is important to keep in mind that ROCE evaluates past performance and is not used as a predictive tool. It is a good measure of a company's recent performance, but does not account for factors that could affect earnings and sales in the near future. 
ROCE is a powerful metric for comparing the effectiveness of capital allocation for similar companies. A relatively high ROCE shows BankFinancial is potentially operating at a higher level of efficiency than other companies in its industry. If the company is generating high profits with its current level of capital, some of that money can be reinvested in more capital which will generally lead to higher returns and, ultimately, earnings per share (EPS) growth. 
For BankFinancial, the positive return on capital employed ratio of 0.01% suggests that management is allocating their capital effectively. Effective capital allocation is a positive indicator that a company will achieve more durable success and favorable long-term returns.
<h3>Analyst Predictions</h3>
BankFinancial reported Q1 earnings per share at $0.1/share, which did not meet analyst predictions of $0.1/share.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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