BAYONNE, N.J. (AP) _ BCB Bancorp Inc. (BCBP) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter profit of $12.1 million.

The bank, based in Bayonne, New Jersey, said it had earnings of 69 cents per share.

The community bank posted revenue of $39.9 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $31.2 million, falling short of Street forecasts.

For the year, the company reported profit of $45.6 million, or $2.58 per share. Revenue was reported as $115.5 million.

BCB Bancorp shares have increased 0.5% since the beginning of the year. The stock has risen 14% in the last 12 months.

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