Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) Stock Price & Analysis
Kearny Financial Corp. (KRNY) closed at USD 9.01 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.78% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 8.94; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 8.92–9.1 on volume of 367,142 shares. Market capitalization is $569.19M, with a 52-week range of USD 6.23–10.24 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (KRNY)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 10.67 (range 10.5–11).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +46.6% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -9.2% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-22, EPS estimate USD 0.17, revenue estimate $47.0M.
Analysts (KRNY)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 10.67 (low 10.5, high 11).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | Raymond James | Initiated | Outperform | $11 |
| 2026-06-25 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Overweight | $9.5 → $10.5 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (KRNY)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +46.6% | -9.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +46.8% | -1.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 25.7% | 30.9% |
| Max drawdown | -14.5% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -55.9% (Jan 2022→Jun 2024) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 9.01 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.78% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 8.94 |
| Open | USD 9.08 |
| Day Range | USD 8.92 – 9.1 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.23 – 10.24 |
| Volume | 367,142 shares |
| Market Cap | $569.19M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (KRNY)
Nexqual's technical model rates KRNY "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 35.85 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 9.55) |
| MACD | -0.16 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (KRNY)
Wall Street analysts rate KRNY "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 10.67 (range USD 10.5–11), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 10.67 |
| High Target | USD 11 |
| Low Target | USD 10.5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (KRNY)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-22 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.17 |
| Revenue Estimate | $46.97M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.15 vs est 0.17 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.16 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.15 vs est 0.16 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.15 vs est 0.15 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (KRNY)
| Total Revenue | $176.41M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +14.90% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +29.83% |
| Profit Margin | +20.56% |
| ROE | +4.79% |
| Total Cash | $127.50M |
| Total Debt | $1.16B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (KRNY)
Nexqual rates Kearny Financial Corp.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +15% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin 0% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $128M cash vs $1.16B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $38M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 5%, ROA 0.5% |
Ownership (KRNY)
| Insider Ownership | +11.38% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +72.96% |
| Shares Outstanding | 63.17M |
| Float | 60.07M |
| Short % of Float | +5.28% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (KRNY)
Kearny Financial Corp. is led by Craig L. Montanaro (age 59), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Craig L. Montanaro (age 59) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Sean M. Byrnes (age 48) |
| Senior EVP & COO | Keith Suchodolski (age 45) |
| Executive VP and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer | Timothy A. Swansson (age 48) |
Major Backers & Investors (KRNY)
Notable institutional backers of Kearny Financial Corp. include T. Rowe Price, Renaissance Technologies, Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C., according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price | 6.84% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 3.82% |
| Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. | 3.44% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 3.27% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 2.57% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 17.47% |
| Vanguard Group | 7.84% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.61% |
| State Street | 3.86% |
| Geode Capital | 2.4% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD | Banco Bradesco Sa | USD 4.03 | ▼ 3.82% |
| FITB | Fifth Third Bancorp | USD 50.35 | ▲ 0.26% |
| TFC | Truist Financial Corporation | USD 46.57 | ▲ 1.42% |
| DB | Deutsche Bank AG | USD 32.86 | ▼ 1.44% |
| NWG | NatWest Group plc | USD 17.47 | ▼ 1.02% |
| NU | Nu Holdings Ltd. | USD 14.73 | ▼ 5.46% |
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