OceanFirst Financial Corp. is the holding company for OceanFirst Bank N.A. (the Bank). The Bank is a regional community bank offering a variety of financial products and services to meet the needs of customers in the communities it serves. Its principal business is originating loans, consisting of commercial real estate and other commercial loans, and single-family, owner-occupied residential mortgage loans. It delivers commercial and residential financing, treasury management, trust and asset management, and deposit services. It also invests in other types of loans, including residential construction and consumer loans. The Bank primarily operates over 39 branch offices and various deposit production facilities located throughout central and southern New Jersey and the metropolitan areas of New York City and Philadelphia. It also operates commercial loan production offices in New Jersey, New York City, the greater Philadelphia area, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Boston.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 48.79%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 48.79%.
Overvalued
The company’s latest PB is 0.68, at a high 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Buying
The latest institutional holdings are 52.13M shares, increasing 8.68% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by Third Avenue Management
Star Investor Third Avenue Management holds 233.79K shares of this stock.
Higher Market Activity
The company has more investor interest, with a 20-day turnover ratio of 2.13.