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title: "Provident Financial Services Reports Strong Q2 2026 Results"
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# Provident Financial Services Reports Strong Q2 2026 Results

Provident Financial Services ( (PFS) ) has provided an update.

Provident Financial Services, Inc. reported on July 29, 2026 that second-quarter 2026 net income rose to $78.1 million, or $0.60 per share, up from $72.0 million, or $0.55 per share, a year earlier, with six-month net income climbing to $157.6 million versus $136.0 million in the first half of 2025. Core pre-provision net revenue reached a record $117.8 million, driven by expanding net interest income, stronger non-interest income from wealth and insurance activities, and improved core margins.

The company highlighted annualized core ROAA of 1.27% and a net interest margin of 3.48%, alongside record net interest income of $202.7 million and non-interest income of $32.0 million in the quarter, while commercial loans grew at a 9.9% annualized pace and non-performing loans declined. Provident further strengthened its balance sheet with tangible book value per share up 12% year over year, higher tangible common equity and capital ratios well above regulatory “well-capitalized” levels, underscoring improved profitability, organic growth momentum and a reinforced position among regional banks.

The most recent analyst rating on (PFS) stock is a Buy  
 with a $26.00 price target.  
 To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Provident Financial Services stock,  
 see the PFS Stock Forecast page. 

**Spark’s Take on PFS Stock**

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, PFS is a Outperform.

The score is driven primarily by improved profitability and strong cash generation, supported by attractive valuation (low P/E and ~4.17% yield). Technicals add a modest positive tailwind with an established uptrend. The main constraints are higher leverage and credit/funding and margin uncertainties highlighted in the earnings call (rise in nonperforming loans, tightened NIM outlook, and near-term expense pressure).

To see Spark’s full report on PFS stock,  
 click here. 

**More about Provident Financial Services**

Provident Financial Services, Inc., headquartered in Iselin, N.J., operates as a regional banking company through Provident Bank, offering commercial loans, mortgages, multifamily and construction financing, and a range of wealth management and insurance agency services. The company focuses on diversified commercial lending and fee-based businesses to drive earnings and strengthen its balance sheet in a competitive U.S. regional banking landscape.

Its business model emphasizes expanding net interest income from growing earning assets, while increasing non-interest income from loan-related fees, swap fees, and wealth and insurance services. Provident also maintains a strong capital position, with improving tangible book value and regulatory capital ratios that support continued loan growth and risk-adjusted returns for shareholders and depositors.

**Average Trading Volume:** 1,017,369

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Strong Buy

**Current Market Cap:** $3.15B

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