In trading on Tuesday, shares of OFG Bancorp’s 7.125% Non-cumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock, Series A (NYSE: OFG.PRA) were yielding above the 7% mark based on its monthly dividend (annualized to $1.7812), with shares changing hands as low as $25.17 on the day. This compares to an average yield of 5.35% in the “Financial” preferred stock category, according to Preferred Stock Channel. As of last close, OFG.PRA was trading at a 2.40% premium to its liquidation preference amount, versus the average premium of 0.68% in the “Financial” category. Investors should keep in mind that the shares are not cumulative, meaning that in the event of a missed payment, the company does not have to pay the balance of missed dividends to preferred shareholders before resuming a common dividend.
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Source: FULL ARTICLE at Forbes Markets