Overall Rating


(3.4/5) Neutral

First Niagara Financial (FNFG)

Price*: $14.15 | Dividend: $0.56 | Dividend Yield: 3.96%

Recommendation Info
We downgraded this stock from the "Recommended" list on 9/29/08, at a price of 15.25.
Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown Dividend Stock Ratings Breakdown
1. Relative Strength   What's This?

Stock is stuck in an uninspiring six-month trading range.
2. Overall Yield Attractiveness   What's This?

Stock's dividend yield is above average.
3. Dividend Reliability   What's This?

This rating is directly related to the length and consistency of a company's dividend payouts.
4. Dividend Uptrend   What's This?

Dividend payouts are consistent, but increases small.
5. Earnings Growth   What's This?

Earnings estimates are basically unchanged.
Price and Dividend Info Price and Dividend Info
First Niagara Financial (FNFG)
Previous Day's Closing Price*
$14.15
Annual Stock Dividend
$0.56
Current Dividend Yield
3.96%

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Company Profile Company Profile

First Niagara Financial- (FNFG)-through its wholly owned subsidiary First Niagara Bank, has assets of $9.1 billion and deposits of $6.2 billion. First Niagara Bank is a full-service, community-focused bank that provides financial services to individuals, families and businesses through 115 branches and four Regional Market Centers across Upstate New York.

Dividend Stock Recommendation - Neutral Recommendation

Based on our rating criteria, this stock has achieved a "Neutral" rating. Stocks with a neutral rating are considered mediocre investments in terms of expected price growth and dividend payments.

Stock Notes Stock Notes

This small cap stock does not make an attractive dividend stock investment at this time.

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