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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 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.
Provident Bank (NYSE:PFS) announced that employees raised $80,000 through its 2025 "We Wear Jeans for a Cause" program and awarded grants to five local nonprofits on Jan. 13, 2026. Funds were distributed across NY, NJ, and PA: Queens Community House $10,000, Isles, Inc. $20,000, PRAHD $20,000, New Bethany $15,000, and Rising Tide Community Loan Fund $15,000. The grants support affordable housing, soup kitchen operations, and small business lending to strengthen community stability and economic growth. Provident credited employee contributions for enabling expanded local impact and thanked team members for their support.
Provident Bank (PFS) released its 2026 Economic Outlook Survey of 1,000 U.S. business owners and senior executives (companies >$1M revenue).
Key findings: 70% plan higher capital expenditures in 2026, with “significant increase” plans rising to 19%. 57% plan to increase hiring and 58% are using or plan to adopt AI (up from 41%). Inflation remains the top concern at 49%, while political/policy uncertainty rose to 37%. Younger owners show stronger optimism and expansion intent.
Provident Financial Services (NYSE: PFS) will release fourth quarter and year-end 2025 results on Jan 27, 2026 after market close and will host an investor conference call on Jan 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET.
The earnings release and a live listen-only webcast will be available at www.Provident.Bank under Investor Relations. Replay access runs from Jan 28, 2026 12:00 p.m. ET until Feb 11, 2026 11:59 p.m. ET, and the call archive will be posted on the company website for one year.
Contact: Investor Relations at 1-732-590-9300. As of Sept 30, 2025 the company reported $24.8 billion in assets and operates full-service branches across New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, and parts of New York; subsidiaries include Beacon Trust Company and Provident Protection Plus.