Provident Financial Services: Past Monumental Upside Justifies A Bit More From Here

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.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 19, 2026

Provident Bank Strengthens Middle Market Lending Business with the Appointment of Industry Veteran Joseph A. Tammaro, Jr.

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.

GlobeNewsWire • Feb 17, 2026

Allspring Growth Fund Q4 2025 Fund Performers And Detractors

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Seeking Alpha • Feb 13, 2026

Provident Financial Services: Valuation Reflects Strengths

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.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 5, 2026

Provident Financial (PFS) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know

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).

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 29, 2026

Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on Provident Financial Services Inc (PFS) 2025 Q4

Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - January 29, 2026) - Provident Financial Services Inc (NYSE: PFS): Provident Financial Services delivered another strong quarter of expanding profitability and continued operating momentum. Net income increased to $83.4M, for an EPS of $0.64, driving a 1.34% ROAA.

Newsfile Corp • Jan 29, 2026

Provident Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Provident Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jan 28, 2026

Provident Financial Services, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 28, 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 February 27, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 13, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 28, 2026

Provident Financial Services, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings, and Annual Meeting Date

ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS) (the “Company”) reported net income of $83.4 million, or $0.64 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $71.7 million, or $0.55 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and $48.5 million, or $0.37 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2024.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 27, 2026

Provident Financial (PFS) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Provident Financial (PFS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.56 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.37 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 28, 2026