Provident Finl Stock Price, News & Analysis

Provident Financial Services and Lakeland Bancorp have announced that both companies received shareholder approvals for their merger. This merger aims to enhance their market positions and operational efficiencies. However, the completion of the merger is still subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The strategic significance of this merger is underscored by expected synergies and the anticipated benefits in terms of increased asset quality and capital levels. This collaboration may provide expanded services to customers across New Jersey and beyond.

Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS) reported a net income of $49.0 million or $0.66 per share for Q4 2022, a rise from $43.4 million or $0.58 in Q3 2022 and $37.3 million or $0.49 a year ago. For the full year 2022, net income reached $175.6 million, up from $167.9 million in 2021. The board declared a $0.24 quarterly dividend payable on February 24, 2023. Key growth metrics included a 9.7% annualized increase in commercial loans and record net interest income of $114.1 million, driven by a net interest margin expansion to 3.62%. The company continues to pursue its merger with Lakeland Bancorp, with expected stockholder and regulatory approvals.

Provident Bank announces the appointment of Scott Hurlbert as the new Senior Vice President, Digital Channels Director. Based in Iselin, N.J., Hurlbert will oversee all digital banking operations, including ATMs and mobile platforms, aiming to enhance customer experience. With over 20 years in banking technology, he previously worked at People’s United Bank, where he developed leading digital solutions. Provident Bank, a subsidiary of Provident Financial Services (NYSE:PFS), reported assets of $13.60 billion and $10.69 billion in deposits as of September 30, 2022, providing various financial services across New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania and New York.

Provident Financial Services (NYSE: PFS) will announce its financial results for Q4 and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, on January 27, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (ET). The earnings release will be accessible on the company's website. A conference call to discuss results will occur at 10:00 a.m. (ET) the same day, with various access numbers provided for U.S. and international participants. As of September 30, 2022, Provident Financial reported assets of $13.6 billion, operating in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Provident Bank has been awarded the DEI Trailblazer Award as an Emerging DEI Influencer by the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey and the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. This recognition highlights the bank's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its workplace practices. Awarded during the inaugural DEI Trailblazer Awards reception, the honor acknowledges companies demonstrating substantial progress in DEI initiatives. Provident Bank reported assets totaling $13.60 billion as of September 30, 2022, with deposits amounting to $10.69 billion.

Provident Protection Plus, serving New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, has been named an elite independent insurance agency by the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) in their "Best Practices" study.

Out of over 2,600 nominees, only 282 agencies qualified, and Provident Protection Plus excelled in operational excellence. This recognition highlights the agency's customer-first philosophy, as noted by President & CEO George Lista. Since 1993, the Big “I” has recognized high-performing agencies to encourage best practices across the industry.

Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS) reported a net income of $43.4 million or $0.58 per share for Q3 2022, a rise from $39.2 million or $0.53 per share in Q2 2022. Year-to-date income totaled $126.6 million, down from $130.6 million the previous year. Notable earnings were affected by $2.9 million in merger-related costs. The net interest margin increased by 30 basis points to 3.51%, backed by strong loan growth. Despite an $8.4 million provision for credit losses due to economic forecasts, the company’s loan pipeline remains robust at $1.46 billion.