PFSFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Provident Financial Services, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $28 — +22.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 76 of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Provident Financial Services, Inc. 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
Revisions (92): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Volatility (25): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PFS, 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +22.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Aug 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Reiterates | Outperform | $26 → $28 |
| 31 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Reiterates | Overweight | $26 → $29 |
| 1 July 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Strong Buy | — |
| 1 July 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Strong Buy | $25 → $27 |
| 8 June 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 1 May 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 25 Feb 2026 | DA Davidson | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 28 July 2025 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 June 2025 | Raymond James | Initiates | Strong Buy | — |
| 28 Apr 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 30 Jan 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Dec 2024 | Hovde Group | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 15 Nov 2024 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Aug 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 29 July 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 29 July 2024 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 9 July 2024 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 22 Apr 2024 | DA Davidson | Upgrade | Buy | — |
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. PFS appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 9 Sept 2026, Provident Financial Services, Inc. returned +22.2% against +18.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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 59% of US stocks
Cheaper than 37% of US stocks
Cheaper than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 36% of US stocks
Higher than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Provident Financial Services, Inc. has a market value of $3.1B and an enterprise value of $5.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $907.3M. The latest quarter grew 3.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $312.7M, a 34.5% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.40.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $350.4M.
Provident Financial Services, Inc. spent $124.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 9.8×; forward P/E: 9.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.07%, paying out 40% of earnings.
Provident Financial Services, Inc. employs 1,817 people — $499K of revenue per employee.
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Provident Financial (PFS) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The upgrade may drive the stock higher in the near term.
Why it matters — A PFS watcher would care because the upgrade signals increased analyst optimism about the company's earnings outlook and could influence near-term stock movement.
Provident Financial Services, Inc. announced the pricing of its public offering of $175 million of 6.50% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2036. The notes will bear interest at 6.50% until September 1, 2031, after which the rate resets quarterly to Three-Month Term SOFR plus 239 basis points.
Why it matters — This subordinated notes offering provides Provident Financial Services with additional capital, which is relevant for those tracking the company's funding and balance-sheet position.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted PFS, along with WSFS and SMBC, within the Zacks Savings and Loan Industry. The report said these companies will gain from improving loan demand, and that digital upgrades will improve operating efficiency.
Why it matters — A PFS watcher would care because the report identifies PFS as one of the savings and loan stocks positioned to benefit from improving industry loan demand and digital efficiency gains.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted Provident Financial (PFS) as a strong momentum stock worth considering for investors.
Why it matters — The article suggests PFS may be gaining positive momentum in the market, which could signal continued performance for current and potential shareholders.
Provident Financial Services, Inc. and Provident Bank promoted Diane Gigliotti to Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, where she will oversee accounting strategy and financial reporting.
Why it matters — A promotion of an experienced finance leader to a senior accounting role signals internal talent development and continuity in the company's financial leadership.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Provident Financial Services, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $28, with estimates ranging from $26 to $30. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering Provident Financial Services, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Provident Financial Services, Inc. 76 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Sept 2026, Provident Financial Services, Inc. ranks 76 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 Revisions (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +22.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Provident Financial Services, Inc. 76 out of 100 as at 8 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Provident Financial Services, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PFS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $26 to $30 over the next 12 months.
Provident Financial Services, Inc. returned +22.2% over the 12 months to 9 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Provident Financial Services, Inc. Common Stock is the equity of Provident Financial Services, a bank holding company that operates through Provident Bank.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 1 Sept 2026): "Provident Financial (PFS) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why". Provident Financial (PFS) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The upgrade may drive the stock higher in the near term.
Provident Financial Services, Inc. Common Stock is the equity of Provident Financial Services, a bank holding company that operates through Provident Bank. The company provides a broad range of banking services for individuals, families, and businesses, including deposit accounts, lending solutions, mortgages, and cash-management services. Its operations are centered on community and commercial banking, with a focus on serving customers across New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and neighboring markets. The business also supports digital banking and relationship-based financial services designed for retail and commercial clients. As a regional financial institution, Provident Financial Services plays a role in deposit gathering, credit intermediation, and everyday banking activity within the U.S. financial system.
CEO Mr. Anthony J. Labozzetta · 1,817 employees · United States · https://www.provident.bank
