Astoria Financial Q3 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Astoria Financial Corp. (AF) Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $14.7 million or $0.15 per share, up from $13.4 million or $0.14 per share in the same period last year.

On average, 14 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to earn $0.14 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net-interest income increased to $86.2 million from $84.9 million last year. Net-interest margin was 2.28 percent, compared to 2.22 percent last year. Non-interest income totaled $15.3 million, down from $16.6 million last year.