Provident Financial Services

PFS

Market cap $2.9B

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ISELIN, N.J., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFS) announced that it expects to release financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 after market close. A copy of the earnings release will be immediately available on the Company's website, www.Provident.Bank, by going to Investor Relations and clicking on Press Releases.

ISELIN, N.J., March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, announced today the addition of four experienced professionals to Beacon Trust, its full-service wealth management subsidiary.

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ISELIN, N.J., March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFS), the parent company of Provident Bank, announced today that Michael A.

Provident Financial Services remains a soft ‘buy' as balance sheet growth and asset quality continue to impress despite a 65.8% stock surge since 2024. PFS's deposits and loans have both grown year-over-year, with organic deposit increases and a diversified loan portfolio underpinning stability. Net interest income rose sharply, aided by higher net interest margin and improved credit loss provisions, driving net income to $291.2 million from $115.5 million.

ISELIN, N.J., Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution has announced the appointment of Joseph A. Tammaro, Jr. as Executive Vice President, Head of Middle Market Lending.

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Provident Financial Services is rated "Hold" after a 24% rally, with strengths largely reflected in current valuation. PFS benefits from completed Lakeland Bank integration, robust loan growth, and strong credit quality, but deposit growth and NIM expansion are modest. The bank maintains a solid 12.1% CET1 ratio and a secure 4.2% dividend, prioritizing organic growth over M&A or dividend hikes.

Provident Financial (PFS) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).