Latest Provident Financial Services (PFS) Headlines
Upgrade Alert for Provident Financial Services (PFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Feb 20, 7:58AM CST
Provident Financial Services (NYSE
FS) was upgraded from Neutral to Outperform at Boenning & Scattergood today. The stock closed yesterday at $16.38 on volume of 213,000 shares, above average daily volume of 165,000. Provident Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company.
175 Years Old and Still Buzzing: The Provident Bank Celebrates Milestone Anniversary in February
Business Wire - Thu Feb 06, 6:30AM CST
The Provident Bank, New Jersey's first and oldest community bank, will mark 175 years in business on February 27, 2014.
CORRECTION: CapMan Group's Financial Statements Bulletin for 1 January - 31 December 2013
Thomson Reuters ONE - Thu Feb 06, 2:46AM CST
CapMan Plc Financial Statements Bulletin 6 February 2014 at 10:45 a.m. EET
CFO Jens Bjorn Staff leaves Statkraft
Thomson Reuters ONE - Thu Feb 06, 2:30AM CST
(Oslo, 6 February 2014) Jens Bjorn Staff has resigned his position as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Statkraft. Staff has been appointed CFO of Orkla ASA.
Provident Financial Services, Inc. Announces Increased Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
GlobeNewswire - Fri Jan 31, 6:00AM CST
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE FS) (the "Company") reported net income of $17.4 million, or $0.30 per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2013, compared to net income of $16.7 million, or $0.29 per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2012. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company reported net income of $70.5 million, or $1.23 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $67.3 million, or $1.18 per basic and diluted share for the same period last year.
The Provident Bank and The Provident Bank Foundation, subsidiaries of Provident Financial Services, Introduce Website Redesigns
GlobeNewswire - Thu Jan 30, 6:32AM CST
via PRWEB - The Provident Bank, the oldest community bank operating exclusively in New Jersey, and The Provident Bank Foundation, which supports organizations dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the New Jersey communities served by The Provident Bank, have announced a redesign of their websites, located at http://www.providentnj.com and http://www.providentnjfoundation.org, respectively. The changes reflect a new look and logo that were developed to celebrate The Provident Bank's 175th anniversary and herald in a new era of "Commitment You Can Count On."
Provident Financial Services Subsidiary Beacon Trust Launches New Website, LinkedIn Page and Logo to Underscore Its Brand Promise: "Guiding You Forward"
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jan 27, 6:37AM CST
via PRWEB - Beacon Trust Company, a subsidiary of The Provident Bank, has announced the launch of its newly-designed website, LinkedIn page and logo to support and promote its brand promise of "Guiding you forward."
Provident Financial Services, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call
GlobeNewswire - Fri Jan 03, 7:00AM CST
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE FS) announced that it expects to release financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013 on Friday, January 31, 2014 at approximately 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A copy of the earnings release will be immediately available on the Company's web site, www.providentnj.com, by going to Investor Relations and clicking on Press Releases.
Provident Financial Services, Inc. to Acquire Team Capital Bank as The Provident Bank Expands Its Franchise Into Pennsylvania
GlobeNewswire - Fri Dec 20, 6:00AM CST
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE FS) and Team Capital Bank (PRIVATE: PA.) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Team Capital will merge with and into The Provident Bank. Consideration will be paid to Team Capital stockholders in a combination of stock and cash valued at $122 million, based on Provident's closing price of $18.61 on December 19, 2013.
Majority of New Jersey Businesses Will Increase Hiring in 2014, Says Just-Released Provident Bank 2013 Business Barometer
Business Wire - Thu Nov 14, 6:30AM CST
Even though the national current unemployment rate is hovering around 7%, New Jersey business owners are optimistic about their hiring plans for 2014, with nearly 60% saying they plan to hire additional full- or part-time employees next year, according to a recent survey by Provident Bank, http://www.providentnj.com, the oldest community bank operating exclusively in New Jersey for nearly 175 years. Further, Provident Bank's 2013 Business Barometer, which surveyed more than 300 business owners and members of executive management of New Jersey-based businesses, revealed that 78% are either very or somewhat optimistic about their business outlook for 2014.
NYSE stocks posting largest percentage increases
AP - Fri Oct 25, 5:04PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest percentage gainers on New York Stock Exchange at the close of trading:
Provident Financial Services, Inc. Announces Increased Core Earnings and an Increase in Its Quarterly Cash Dividend of 7.1%
GlobeNewswire - Fri Oct 25, 7:00AM CDT
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE FS) (the "Company") reported net income of $16.1 million, or $0.28 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to net income of $16.2 million, or $0.28 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2012. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company reported net income of $53.1 million, or $0.93 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $50.6 million, or $0.89 per basic share and $0.88 per diluted share for the same period last year.
Provident Bank to Provide Free Overdraft Assistance to Customers Receiving Social Security and Other Federal Payments Should Government Benefit Payments Be Delayed Due to Possible Debt Ceiling Breach
Business Wire - Tue Oct 15, 4:32PM CDT
The Provident Bank, http://www.providentnj.com, the oldest community bank operating exclusively in New Jersey for nearly 175 years, has announced that it will provide free overdraft assistance to those customers whose Social Security and other Federal payments may be delayed should efforts to raise the debt ceiling not be resolved soon.
Uptrend Call Working As Provident Financial Services Stock Rises 17.0% (PFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Aug 22, 9:25AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Provident Financial Services (NYSE FS) on December 18th, 2012 at $14.69. In approximately 8 months, Provident Financial Services has returned 17.02% as of today's recent price of $17.19.
Provident Financial Services Shares Up 19.3% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (PFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Aug 14, 5:10PM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Provident Financial Services (NYSE FS) on December 18th, 2012 at $14.69. In approximately 8 months, Provident Financial Services has returned 19.26% as of today's recent price of $17.52.
Uptrend Call Working As Provident Financial Services Stock Rises 21.6% (PFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Aug 07, 11:20AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Provident Financial Services (NYSE FS) on December 18th, 2012 at $14.69. In approximately 8 months, Provident Financial Services has returned 21.58% as of today's recent price of $17.86.
Provident Financial Upped to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 06, 5:10PM CDT
On Aug 3, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Provident Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Pulaski Financial Upped to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 06, 4:30PM CDT
On Aug 3, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Pulaski Financial Corporation (PULB) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
22.1% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Provident Financial Services Call (PFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jul 31, 9:47AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Provident Financial Services (NYSE FS) on December 18th, 2012 at $14.69. In approximately 8 months, Provident Financial Services has returned 22.12% as of today's recent price of $17.94.
Provident Financial Services, Inc. Announces Increased Quarterly Earnings and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
GlobeNewswire - Fri Jul 26, 7:00AM CDT
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE FS) (the "Company") reported net income of $19.2 million, or $0.34 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to net income of $16.0 million, or $0.28 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2012.
Upgrade Alert for Provident Financial Services (PFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Feb 20, 7:58AM CST
Provident Financial Services (NYSE
FS) was upgraded from Neutral to Outperform at Boenning & Scattergood today. The stock closed yesterday at $16.38 on volume of 213,000 shares, above average daily volume of 165,000. Provident Financial Services, Inc. is a bank holding company. 175 Years Old and Still Buzzing: The Provident Bank Celebrates Milestone Anniversary in February
Business Wire - Thu Feb 06, 6:30AM CST
The Provident Bank, New Jersey's first and oldest community bank, will mark 175 years in business on February 27, 2014.
CORRECTION: CapMan Group's Financial Statements Bulletin for 1 January - 31 December 2013
Thomson Reuters ONE - Thu Feb 06, 2:46AM CST
CapMan Plc Financial Statements Bulletin 6 February 2014 at 10:45 a.m. EET
CFO Jens Bjorn Staff leaves Statkraft
Thomson Reuters ONE - Thu Feb 06, 2:30AM CST
(Oslo, 6 February 2014) Jens Bjorn Staff has resigned his position as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Statkraft. Staff has been appointed CFO of Orkla ASA.
Provident Financial Services, Inc. Announces Increased Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
GlobeNewswire - Fri Jan 31, 6:00AM CST
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE
FS) (the "Company") reported net income of $17.4 million, or $0.30 per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2013, compared to net income of $16.7 million, or $0.29 per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2012. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company reported net income of $70.5 million, or $1.23 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $67.3 million, or $1.18 per basic and diluted share for the same period last year. The Provident Bank and The Provident Bank Foundation, subsidiaries of Provident Financial Services, Introduce Website Redesigns
GlobeNewswire - Thu Jan 30, 6:32AM CST
via PRWEB - The Provident Bank, the oldest community bank operating exclusively in New Jersey, and The Provident Bank Foundation, which supports organizations dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the New Jersey communities served by The Provident Bank, have announced a redesign of their websites, located at http://www.providentnj.com and http://www.providentnjfoundation.org, respectively. The changes reflect a new look and logo that were developed to celebrate The Provident Bank's 175th anniversary and herald in a new era of "Commitment You Can Count On."
Provident Financial Services Subsidiary Beacon Trust Launches New Website, LinkedIn Page and Logo to Underscore Its Brand Promise: "Guiding You Forward"
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jan 27, 6:37AM CST
via PRWEB - Beacon Trust Company, a subsidiary of The Provident Bank, has announced the launch of its newly-designed website, LinkedIn page and logo to support and promote its brand promise of "Guiding you forward."
Provident Financial Services, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call
GlobeNewswire - Fri Jan 03, 7:00AM CST
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE
FS) announced that it expects to release financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013 on Friday, January 31, 2014 at approximately 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. A copy of the earnings release will be immediately available on the Company's web site, www.providentnj.com, by going to Investor Relations and clicking on Press Releases. Provident Financial Services, Inc. to Acquire Team Capital Bank as The Provident Bank Expands Its Franchise Into Pennsylvania
GlobeNewswire - Fri Dec 20, 6:00AM CST
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE
FS) and Team Capital Bank (PRIVATE: PA.) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which Team Capital will merge with and into The Provident Bank. Consideration will be paid to Team Capital stockholders in a combination of stock and cash valued at $122 million, based on Provident's closing price of $18.61 on December 19, 2013. Majority of New Jersey Businesses Will Increase Hiring in 2014, Says Just-Released Provident Bank 2013 Business Barometer
Business Wire - Thu Nov 14, 6:30AM CST
Even though the national current unemployment rate is hovering around 7%, New Jersey business owners are optimistic about their hiring plans for 2014, with nearly 60% saying they plan to hire additional full- or part-time employees next year, according to a recent survey by Provident Bank, http://www.providentnj.com, the oldest community bank operating exclusively in New Jersey for nearly 175 years. Further, Provident Bank's 2013 Business Barometer, which surveyed more than 300 business owners and members of executive management of New Jersey-based businesses, revealed that 78% are either very or somewhat optimistic about their business outlook for 2014.
NYSE stocks posting largest percentage increases
AP - Fri Oct 25, 5:04PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest percentage gainers on New York Stock Exchange at the close of trading:
Provident Financial Services, Inc. Announces Increased Core Earnings and an Increase in Its Quarterly Cash Dividend of 7.1%
GlobeNewswire - Fri Oct 25, 7:00AM CDT
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE
FS) (the "Company") reported net income of $16.1 million, or $0.28 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2013, compared to net income of $16.2 million, or $0.28 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2012. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company reported net income of $53.1 million, or $0.93 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $50.6 million, or $0.89 per basic share and $0.88 per diluted share for the same period last year. Provident Bank to Provide Free Overdraft Assistance to Customers Receiving Social Security and Other Federal Payments Should Government Benefit Payments Be Delayed Due to Possible Debt Ceiling Breach
Business Wire - Tue Oct 15, 4:32PM CDT
The Provident Bank, http://www.providentnj.com, the oldest community bank operating exclusively in New Jersey for nearly 175 years, has announced that it will provide free overdraft assistance to those customers whose Social Security and other Federal payments may be delayed should efforts to raise the debt ceiling not be resolved soon.
Uptrend Call Working As Provident Financial Services Stock Rises 17.0% (PFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Aug 22, 9:25AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Provident Financial Services (NYSE
FS) on December 18th, 2012 at $14.69. In approximately 8 months, Provident Financial Services has returned 17.02% as of today's recent price of $17.19. Provident Financial Services Shares Up 19.3% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (PFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Aug 14, 5:10PM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Provident Financial Services (NYSE
FS) on December 18th, 2012 at $14.69. In approximately 8 months, Provident Financial Services has returned 19.26% as of today's recent price of $17.52. Uptrend Call Working As Provident Financial Services Stock Rises 21.6% (PFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Aug 07, 11:20AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Provident Financial Services (NYSE
FS) on December 18th, 2012 at $14.69. In approximately 8 months, Provident Financial Services has returned 21.58% as of today's recent price of $17.86. Provident Financial Upped to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 06, 5:10PM CDT
On Aug 3, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Provident Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Pulaski Financial Upped to Strong Buy - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 06, 4:30PM CDT
On Aug 3, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Pulaski Financial Corporation (PULB) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
22.1% Return Seen to Date on SmarTrend Provident Financial Services Call (PFS)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jul 31, 9:47AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Provident Financial Services (NYSE
FS) on December 18th, 2012 at $14.69. In approximately 8 months, Provident Financial Services has returned 22.12% as of today's recent price of $17.94. Provident Financial Services, Inc. Announces Increased Quarterly Earnings and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
GlobeNewswire - Fri Jul 26, 7:00AM CDT
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE
FS) (the "Company") reported net income of $19.2 million, or $0.34 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2013, compared to net income of $16.0 million, or $0.28 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2012. 
