PFS

Provident Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) stock has been impacted by its financial performance and dividend declarations. The stock price increased by 30.70% between May 8, 2025, and May 7, 2026. Over the last 12 months, its price rose by 30.52%. In Q4 2025, the company reported strong earnings, with net earnings reaching $83 million and an EPS of $0.64, surpassing forecasts, leading to a stock increase. In Q1 2026, the company reported net income of $79.4 million and diluted EPS of $0.61, exceeding analyst expectations, but the stock experienced a modest pullback. The company consistently declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.24 per share. Credit quality remained stable in Q1 2026, with nonperforming loans at 0.73% of total loans. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the company repurchased 588,923 shares at an average cost of $21.04 per share.