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Did Stronger Earnings, Higher Dividend, and Buybacks Just Shift ConnectOne Bancorp's (CNOB) Investment Narrative?
In April 2026, ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. reported stronger first-quarter results year over year, raised its quarterly common dividend to US$0.195 per share, declared a preferred dividend of US$0.328125 per depositary share, and continued modest share repurchases while recording US$2,291,000 in net loan charge-offs.
This combination of higher earnings, an increased common dividend, and ongoing capital return via buybacks highlights management’s confidence in the bank’s financial position and...