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Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFS) is the holding company for Provident Bank, a community-focused financial institution founded in Jersey City in 1839. Through Provident Bank and its subsidiaries, the company operates in the financial services industry, providing traditional banking and related financial services to customers in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
This news page aggregates coverage and official announcements related to Provident Financial Services, Inc. and Provident Bank. Readers can follow company press releases on quarterly and year-end earnings, dividend declarations, investor conference calls, and presentation materials furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company regularly reports financial results and hosts conference calls to discuss performance, as reflected in its earnings releases and associated 8-K filings.
In addition to financial and investor updates, the news flow highlights Provident Bank’s community and philanthropic activities. Recent releases describe employee-funded grant programs supporting nonprofit organizations, crisis response funds addressing food insecurity, and participation in small business recovery grant programs in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York. These items illustrate the bank’s role as a community-focused institution within its operating footprint.
Corporate governance and executive developments are also covered, including announcements of executive appointments, promotions, and retirement plans, as well as disclosures about executive compensation and severance arrangements. Together, these updates provide insight into the company’s strategic priorities, leadership, and community engagement.
Investors, analysts, and community stakeholders can use this page to review the latest publicly released information about Provident Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) and Provident Bank, including financial performance updates, capital actions, and community initiatives.
Provident Financial Services (NYSE: PFS) will release first quarter 2026 results after market close on April 29, 2026 and host an investor conference call on April 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. A replay will run from noon ET on April 30 through May 14, 2026.
According to the company, the call and archived webcast will be available via www.Provident.Bank. As of December 31, 2025, the company reported $24.98 billion in assets.
Provident Bank (PFS) announced four senior hires for Beacon Trust, its full-service wealth management subsidiary, on March 31, 2026. The additions—three Wealth Management Relationship Managers and one Business Development Officer—are intended to expand advisory capacity, deepen relationships with high-net-worth clients, and accelerate regional growth.
Provident Financial Services (NYSE: PFS) today named Michael A. Perito Head of Investor Relations, effective immediately, while he continues as Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Strategy at Provident Bank.
Perito joined Provident in 2025, brings nearly 15 years of banking and equity research experience, and previously served as Managing Director, Equity Research for Banks and Financial Technology at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods.
Provident Bank (NYSE:PFS) appointed Joseph A. Tammaro, Jr. as Executive Vice President, Head of Middle Market Lending, effective following a transition that concludes when Wm. J. Ruckert, III retires on April 1, 2026. Tammaro brings over two decades of commercial banking leadership and led teams serving customers with revenues up to $2 billion. He will report to Bill Fink and lead business development, portfolio performance, credit quality, and cross‑product client solutions for middle market customers.
Provident Financial Services (NYSE: PFS) reported strong 2025 Q4 results on January 29, 2026, with record quarterly revenue of $225.7M, driven by record net interest income of $197.4M and record noninterest income of $28.3M.
Net income rose to $83.4M (EPS $0.64), producing a 1.34% ROAA; reported net interest margin was 3.44% (up 1bp q/q) and core NIM expanded 7bps to 3.01%.
Provident Financial Services (NYSE:PFS) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share. The dividend is payable on February 27, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 13, 2026.
Provident Financial Services (NYSE: PFS) reported net income of $83.4M for Q4 2025 and $291.2M for full-year 2025, versus $48.5M and $115.5M in the comparable periods in 2024. The company delivered a third consecutive quarter of record revenue of $225.7M, record net interest income of $197.4M, and non-interest income of $28.3M.
Key balance-sheet items: total commercial loans of $16.93B, deposits of $19.28B, a loan pipeline of $2.74B, allowance for credit losses at 0.95%, and tangible book value per share of $15.70. Annual meeting set for May 21, 2026 (record date March 27, 2026).
Provident Bank (NYSE:PFS) announced on January 27, 2026 that it awarded an additional $50,000 in grants to five non-profit organizations through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Small Business Recovery Grant (SBRG) Program.
The SBRG Program permits members to award up to $10,000 per qualifying small business or non-profit affected by the rate environment, inflation, supply-chain constraints, or rising energy costs. Provident said the awards are intended to help local non-profits continue delivering essential programs and services.
Grant recipients (each $10,000):
- Community Food Bank of New Jersey
- East Trenton Collaborative
- Mercer Street Friends
- Oasis
- Rescue Mission of Trenton
Provident Financial Services (NYSE: PFS) announced on Jan 26, 2026 that its Board authorized a tenth stock repurchase program to begin after the company completes its existing program, which has 814,247 shares remaining. Together, the remaining and new authorization allow repurchase of up to 2.15% of outstanding shares (~2.81 million shares). The program has no expiration date and permits open market purchases, negotiated transactions, block trades, or Rule 10b5-1 plans. Repurchase timing and amount will depend on market conditions, capital levels, and regulatory considerations.
Provident Bank (NYSE:PFS) announced that Thomas M. Lyons, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, plans to retire effective upon the earlier of June 30, 2026 or the appointment of his successor.
Mr. Lyons will remain in his CFO roles until a successor is named and then serve in an advisory capacity to support the transition. The company has launched a nationwide search and engaged an executive search firm. Lyons has been CFO since 2011, joined via a 2004 merger that helped grow assets from $6 billion at that time to nearly $25 billion today.