Waterstone Financial, Inc. reported a decrease in net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same quarter in the previous year, but declared a special dividend of $0.50 per share and repurchased approximately 59,000 shares during the quarter.
Consolidated net income totaled $17.9 million, compared to $20.9 million for the same quarter last year.
Consolidated return on average assets was 3.25%, compared to 3.87% for the same quarter last year.
Consolidated return on average equity was 16.49%, compared to 22.39% for the same quarter last year.
Dividends declared totaled $0.70 per common share, including a $0.50 special dividend.
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