OCFCFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering OceanFirst Financial Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $22 — +15.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 13 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores OceanFirst Financial Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (62): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Accruals (11): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on OCFC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +15.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Reiterates | Neutral | $19 → $21 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | $19 → $20 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 Oct 2025 | DA Davidson | Assumes | Neutral | $19 → $19 |
| 27 Oct 2025 | Raymond James | Reiterates | Strong Buy | — |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 2 Apr 2025 | Raymond James | Maintains | Strong Buy | — |
| 24 Jan 2025 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 4 Dec 2024 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Dec 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 18 Nov 2024 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 31 May 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 22 Apr 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 22 Apr 2024 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 19 Apr 2024 | Stephens & Co. | Reiterates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Jan 2024 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Sept 2023 | DA Davidson | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. OCFC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Cheaper than 30% of US stocks
Cheaper than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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OceanFirst Financial Corp. released the transcript of its Q2 2026 earnings call on Seeking Alpha, covering the company's second-quarter financial results and management commentary.
Why it matters — The earnings call transcript provides OCFC shareholders with detailed insights into the company's quarterly performance and management's perspective on its financial health.
OceanFirst Financial reported a second-quarter GAAP net loss of $0.04 per share, driven by $33.6 million in after-tax merger-related costs from its acquisition of Flushing Financial Corporation. On a core basis, excluding non-recurring items, earnings were $0.43 per share, flat with the prior quarter and up 39% year over year.
Why it matters — The results show both the immediate financial drag from the Flushing Financial acquisition and the underlying earnings strength of the combined company's ongoing operations.
OceanFirst Financial Corp. completed its acquisition of Flushing Financial, scaling assets to $23.3 billion and expanding its New York metro presence. Q2 2026 results showed adjusted earnings of $0.43 per share, with net interest margin expanding to 3.05% and improvements in credit quality and core return metrics, though merger costs produced headline GAAP losses.
Why it matters — Shareholders would care because the Flushing Financial merger significantly expands OCFC's scale and geographic footprint, while the quarter's adjusted earnings and margin improvement indicate the deal is progressing as expected.
OceanFirst Financial reported Q2 earnings of $0.43 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.42 per share and up from $0.31 per share in the same quarter last year.
Why it matters — The earnings beat signals that OceanFirst Financial's quarterly performance exceeded analyst expectations, which may influence market perception of the company's near-term financial health.
The article discusses OceanFirst Financial Corp.'s performance in the quarter ended June 2026, comparing key metrics to Wall Street estimates and year-ago actuals.
Why it matters — OCFC watchers would care because the report compares the company's latest quarterly performance against analyst expectations and prior-year results.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering OceanFirst Financial Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $22, with estimates ranging from $21 to $24. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering OceanFirst Financial Corp., 3 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks OceanFirst Financial Corp. 13 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, OceanFirst Financial Corp. ranks 13 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (62 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +15.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks OceanFirst Financial Corp. 13 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering OceanFirst Financial Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for OCFC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $21 to $24 over the next 12 months.
OceanFirst Financial Corp. returned +15.6% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
OceanFirst Financial Corp. is a prominent regional financial services provider, primarily operating within the northeastern United States.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 31 July 2026): "OceanFirst Financial Corp. (OCFC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". OceanFirst Financial Corp. released the transcript of its Q2 2026 earnings call on Seeking Alpha, covering the company's second-quarter financial results and management commentary.
OceanFirst Financial Corp. is a prominent regional financial services provider, primarily operating within the northeastern United States. As the holding company for OceanFirst Bank, N.A., its primary function is offering a comprehensive range of banking services designed to meet the needs of both individuals and businesses. The company is chiefly engaged in deposit banking services, lending, and wealth management solutions, which serves as a vital financial catalyst for local communities. OceanFirst is well-known for its residential and commercial lending, giving particular focus to small and medium-sized enterprises, providing the infrastructure for growth and economic development. With its robust portfolio, the corporation plays an integral role in financial stabilization within its operating regions. OceanFirst Financial Corp. also invests in technological enhancements to streamline customer experiences and broaden accessibility. This approach not only solidifies its market significance but also ensures its continued evolution in a digital-first banking era. Through maintaining a strong community presence and focusing on sustainable banking practices, OceanFirst Financial Corp. remains a significant contributor to regional economies.
CEO Mr. Christopher D. Maher · 898 employees · United States · https://www.oceanfirst.com