Provident Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) Stock Price & Analysis
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) closed at USD 22.2 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.09% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 21.96; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 21.97–22.32 on volume of 1,011,943 shares. Market capitalization is $2.90B, with a 52-week range of USD 17.71–25.49 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (PFS)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 27.75 (range 25–30).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +29.7% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +14.9% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 0.61, revenue estimate $238M.
Analysts (PFS)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 27.75 (low 25, high 30).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Outperform | $26 → $28 |
| 2026-07-31 | Piper Sandler | Target raised | Overweight | $26 → $29 |
| 2026-07-01 | Raymond James | Target raised | Strong Buy | $25 → $27 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PFS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +29.7% | +14.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +29.9% | +2.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 23.4% | 29.3% |
| Max drawdown | -14.5% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -41.5% (Jan 2022→Jun 2024) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 22.2 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.09% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 21.96 |
| Open | USD 22.08 |
| Day Range | USD 21.97 – 22.32 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 17.71 – 25.49 |
| Volume | 1,011,943 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.90B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (PFS)
Nexqual's technical model rates PFS "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) | 42.17 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 23.23) |
| MACD | -0.32 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PFS)
Wall Street analysts rate PFS "Buy" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 27.75 (range USD 25–30), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 27.75 |
| High Target | USD 30 |
| Low Target | USD 25 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (PFS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.61 |
| Revenue Estimate | $237.89M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.61 vs est 0.57 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.61 vs est 0.55 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.64 vs est 0.56 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.55 vs est 0.54 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PFS)
| Total Revenue | $894.28M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +3.80% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +52.27% |
| Profit Margin | +34.97% |
| ROE | +11.14% |
| Total Cash | $344.01M |
| Total Debt | $2.99B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PFS)
Nexqual rates Provident Financial Services, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +25% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin 0% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $344M cash vs $2.99B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $370M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 11%, ROA 1.2% |
Ownership (PFS)
| Insider Ownership | +2.78% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +77.64% |
| Shares Outstanding | 130.42M |
| Float | 126.33M |
| Short % of Float | +6.37% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (PFS)
Provident Financial Services, Inc. is led by Anthony J. Labozzetta (age 61), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Anthony J. Labozzetta (age 61) |
|---|---|
| CEO & President Provident Protection Plus, Inc. | George Lista (age 65) |
| Executive Chairman | Christopher P. Martin (age 69) |
| Executive VP & CFO | Adriano M. Duarte (age 53) |
| Senior VP of HR business partner director | Kim Strignile |
Major Backers & Investors (PFS)
Notable institutional backers of Provident Financial Services, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Wellington Management, Millennium Management, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 6.29% |
| Wellington Management | 2.38% |
| Millennium Management | 1.76% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 1.5% |
| Systematic Financial Management, L.P. | 1.44% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 23.1% |
| Vanguard Group | 18.36% |
| State Street | 7.15% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.27% |
| Geode Capital | 2.68% |
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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