The first-quarter loss, equal to 45 cents per share, compared to net income of $2.0 billion, or $2.87 per share a year earlier.
When adjusted for charges included merger-related items, the loss was $182 million, or 25 cents per share, deeper than the 15 cents per share loss estimate from LSEG.
"Since taking on the CEO role, my focus has been on transforming New York Community Bank into a high-performing, well-diversified regional bank," CEO Joseph Otting said in the release.
"While this year will be a transitional year for the company, we have a clear path to profitability over the following two years."
The bank will have higher profitability and capital levels by the end of 2026, Otting said.
Persons:
Joseph Otting, Otting, Steven Mnuchin, NYCB
Organizations:
York Community Bank, New York Community Bank
Locations:
New