PFS

Provident Financial (PFS) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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 payable semiannually in arrears commencing on March 1, 2027. Commencing September 1, 2031, the interest rate on the Notes will reset quarterly to a floating rate per annum equal to a benchmark rate that is expected to be Three-Month Term SOFR (which is defined in the Notes) plus 239 basis points, with interest payable quarterly in arrears.

WSFS, PFS and SMBC within the Zacks Savings and Loan Industry will gain from improving loan demand. Digital upgrades will also improve operating efficiency.

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Experienced finance leader assumes expanded role overseeing accounting strategy and financial reporting Experienced finance leader assumes expanded role overseeing accounting strategy and financial reporting

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.

Provident Financial Services remains a 'Hold' after strong Q2 results and a 25% stock gain over the past year. PFS benefits from robust loan growth, successful Lakeland integration, and expanding fee income but faces rising deposit costs and competitive funding pressures. Credit quality is solid with low charge-offs and manageable NPLs; reserve coverage appears sufficient even with senior housing exposure.

Provident Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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.

ISELIN, N.J., July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS) (the “Company”) reported net income of $78.1 million, or $0.60 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $79.4 million, or $0.61 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and $72.0 million, or $0.55 per basic and diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2025. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, net income totaled $157.6 million, or $1.21 per basic and diluted share, compared to $136.0 million, or $1.04 per basic and diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2025. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, core net income (1), which has been adjusted for one-time core system conversion and executive severance expenses, totaled $79.9 million, or $0.61 per basic and diluted share and $159.3 million, or $1.22 per basic and diluted share, respectively.