Provident Financial Services, Inc. PFS

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let’s have a look at Provident Financial Services (NYSE:PFS) and its peers.

New survey of 1,001 U.S. adults reveals how rising education costs, shifting ROI expectations, and growing student debt anxiety are reshaping how Americans plan and pay for higher educationISELIN, N.J., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, announced today the results of its 2026 Higher Education Survey, which examines how American families are navigating the rising cost of higher education, evolving views on the value of a degree, a

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Provident Financial Services has delivered a share price gain of 74.5% over the past 3 years, which puts fresh attention on what investors are really paying for. The core issue is whether that move is supported by the returns the bank earns on the capital it deploys. The 74.5% return over 3 years puts meaningful weight on the question of whether Provident Financial Services is recycling its equity into high enough returns to justify today's valuation. The business depends on how effectively...

Provident Financial Services (PFS) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading left the share price at $22.84, with returns mixed over the past week, month, and past 3 months. Investors are reassessing what this may indicate about the bank’s valuation. Over a longer stretch, Provident Financial Services has delivered a 21.71% total shareholder return over the past year, while a 15.65% year to date share price return, combined with mild recent pullbacks, suggests earlier momentum has cooled...

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ISELIN, N.J., Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS) (the “Company”), the holding company for Provident Bank (the “Bank”), today announced the pricing of its offering of $175 million of its 6.50% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036 (the “Notes”) in a registered public offering (the “Offering”). The Notes will initially bear interest at 6.50% per annum from and including August 24, 2026 to, but excluding, September 1, 2031, with interest pay

Experienced finance leader assumes expanded role overseeing accounting strategy and financial reportingISELIN, N.J., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFS) (the “Company”) and Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution (the “Bank”), announced today that Diane Gigliotti has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer. Previously serving as the Bank’s Controller, Gigliotti will report to Adriano Duarte, Executive

ISELIN, N.J., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFS) (the "Company") announced today that Michael E. Regan has been appointed to the boards of directors of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Provident Bank, effective July 30, 2026. Mr. Regan is a seasoned financial regulatory executive with more than 35 years of experience overseeing the safety, soundness, governance, and risk management practices of community, regional, and complex financial i

Provident Financial Services Inc (PFS) reports record revenues and a $3.2 billion loan pipeline, while navigating intense deposit competition and elevated expenses.

ISELIN, N.J., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS) (the “Company”) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share payable on August 28, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 14, 2026. About the Company Provident Financial Services, Inc. is the holding company for Provident Bank, a community-oriented bank offering "Commitment you can count on" since 1839. Provident Bank provides a comprehens

Provident Financial Services earnings beat and operating trends Provident Financial Services (PFS) drew fresh attention after second quarter 2026 results topped Wall Street expectations, with management pointing to record pre provision net revenue and solid commercial loan production. The earnings release and commentary also highlighted better than expected efficiency ratio, net interest margin and non interest income. For investors, these operating details provide context for assessing how...