State Street Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 2,882,373 shares of OceanFirst Financial Corp. The filing states this equals 5% of the issuer's common stock as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows shared voting power of 391,625 shares and shared dispositive power of 2,882,373 shares and lists affiliated investment-adviser entities.
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Insights
State Street holds a 5% passive stake in OceanFirst via advisory affiliates.
State Street's Schedule 13G reports 2,882,373 shares beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026, representing 5%. The position is reported with shared voting and dispositive powers and identifies multiple State Street advisory entities.
The filing is a passive ownership disclosure under Schedule 13G; cash-flow treatment and any trading intent are not included in the excerpt. Subsequent filings would show changes in position.
Key Figures
Reported beneficial ownership:2,882,373 sharesPercent of class:5%Shared voting power:391,625 shares
3 metrics
Reported beneficial ownership2,882,373 sharesAmount beneficially owned as stated in Item 4
Percent of class5%Percent of common stock reported in Item 4 as of 03/31/2026
Shared voting power391,625 sharesShared power to vote or to direct the vote, Item 4
"STATE STREET CORPORATION 2 | ... Item 1. | (a) | Name of issuer: OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Shared dispositive powerregulatory
"shared dispositive power of: 2,882,373.00"
Investment Adviser (IA)financial
"SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA)"
An investment adviser (IA) is a person or firm that provides personalized guidance on buying, selling, or holding investments and often manages client portfolios for a fee. Investors should care because an IA has a legal duty to act in the client's best interest—think of them as a navigator who plans and steers your financial journey—so their advice, fee structure and potential conflicts can directly affect returns and financial risk.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON STOCK
(Title of Class of Securities)
675234108
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
675234108
1
Names of Reporting Persons
STATE STREET CORPORATION
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
MASSACHUSETTS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
391,625.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
2,882,373.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
2,882,373.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
5 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
OCEANFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
P O BOX 2009, TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY, 08754
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)
Citizenship:
MA
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON STOCK
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
675234108
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
2882373.00
(b)
Percent of class:
5 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
391,625
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
2,882,373
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5.
NOT APPLICABLE
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What stake does State Street hold in OceanFirst (OCFC)?
State Street reports beneficial ownership of 2,882,373 shares, equal to 5% of common stock. The Schedule 13G shows this position as of 03/31/2026 and lists shared voting power of 391,625 and shared dispositive power of 2,882,373.
Does the filing show who controls the voting of the OCFC shares?
The filing shows shared voting power of 391,625 shares rather than sole voting power. It identifies State Street advisory affiliates as relevant entities; full voting arrangements or other holders are not detailed in the excerpt.
Which State Street entities are named on the Schedule 13G for OCFC?
The filing lists SSGA Funds Management, State Street Global Advisors Europe Limited, State Street Global Advisors Limited, and others. These affiliated investment-adviser entities are named under the subsidiary/affiliate disclosures in Item 7.
What date applies to the ownership figures reported for OCFC?
The ownership figures are reported as of 03/31/2026. The Schedule 13G header shows that date and the signature block is dated 05/12/2026, which is the filing signature date.
Does the Schedule 13G indicate trading intent or plan by State Street for OCFC shares?
The Schedule 13G discloses passive beneficial ownership and does not state trading intent. The excerpt provides ownership counts and affiliated adviser names; no intent, plan, or cash-flow treatment is included here.
