
PFS Stock Forecast & Price Target
PFS Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Provident Financial Services Inc. demonstrated a solid performance with a loan-to-deposit (L/D) ratio increase of 30 basis points quarter-over-quarter, reaching 102.2%, alongside a notable deposit growth of 5.7% quarter-over-quarter. The organic loan growth was robust at 6.7% quarter-over-quarter annualized, exceeding both market consensus and prior expectations, emphasizing the bank's effective lending strategy. Additionally, the net interest margin (NIM) saw a slight increase of 2 basis points to 3.36%, driven by a rise in average earning asset yields that outpaced total funding costs, reflecting a favorable interest rate environment for the bank's operations.
Bears say
Provident Financial Services Inc. has experienced a 6% quarter-over-quarter decline in its pipeline, which, despite remaining strong at approximately $2.6 billion, raises concerns about future revenue generation potential. The yield on this pipeline stands at 6.3%, with a book yield of 6.01%, indicating a tightening in profitability margins. This decline in pipeline activity, along with the reliance on traditional revenue streams, may affect the company's ability to sustain growth, contributing to a negative outlook on its stock performance.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Provident Financial Services and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
PFS Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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