NFBK
Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (Staten Island, NY) Financial Services - Banks - Regional Investor Relations →
Northfield Bancorp, Inc. (Staten Island, NY) (NFBK) closed at $13.87 as of 2026-02-02, trading 27.7% above its 200-week moving average of $10.86. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 13.6% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 82, NFBK is in overbought territory.
Over the past 904 weeks of data, NFBK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times. On average, these episodes lasted 16 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NFBK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +3.8%.
With a market cap of $579 million, NFBK is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 0.1%. The stock trades at 0.8x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 12.9% over the past three years.
Over the past 17.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NFBK would have grown to $260, compared to $980 for the S&P 500. NFBK has returned 5.6% annualized vs 14.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -22% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: NFBK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NFBK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying NFBK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +5.1% after 12 months (median +7.0%), compared to +21.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 69% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +14.7% vs +44.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NFBK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NFBK has crossed below its 200-week MA 16 times with an average 1-year return of +3.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 | 1 | 4.1% | +23.5% | +200.2% |
| Jan 2009 | Mar 2009 | 12 | 17.2% | +27.6% | +193.2% |
| Apr 2009 | Jun 2009 | 5 | 3.7% | +44.0% | +200.8% |
| Aug 2010 | Oct 2010 | 8 | 7.7% | +12.9% | +173.9% |
| Oct 2010 | Nov 2010 | 1 | 2.0% | +24.4% | +169.7% |
| Oct 2018 | Jun 2019 | 38 | 16.9% | +6.3% | +19.5% |
| Jul 2019 | Aug 2019 | 1 | 0.2% | -35.6% | +17.2% |
| Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 | 1 | 1.0% | -34.3% | +18.0% |
| Feb 2020 | Mar 2021 | 53 | 38.5% | +0.9% | +25.1% |
| Apr 2022 | Jul 2022 | 15 | 11.1% | -12.3% | +21.3% |
| Mar 2023 | Jan 2024 | 45 | 33.4% | -19.4% | +19.1% |
| Jan 2024 | Nov 2024 | 40 | 35.8% | +6.5% | +32.8% |
| Dec 2024 | May 2025 | 23 | 18.8% | +5.1% | +21.2% |
| Jun 2025 | Jun 2025 | 1 | 2.4% | N/A | +26.3% |
| Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | 5 | 9.2% | N/A | +24.9% |
| Oct 2025 | Dec 2025 | 8 | 9.0% | N/A | +29.4% |
| Average | 16 | — | +3.8% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02