Provident Bank announced $1 million in funding distributed to ten non-profit organizations through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs' Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) Program for fiscal year 2026. The funds will support revitalization efforts in neighborhoods across New Jersey, focusing on housing, economic development, job training, and community services.

Provident Bank appointed Annamaria Vitelli as Executive Vice President and Chief Wealth Officer to lead the bank's wealth management business, including investment management, trust, and fiduciary services. Vitelli, who joined Beacon Trust in September 2025, brings over two decades of experience in wealth management and previously led the ultra-high-net-worth business at PNC Private Bank.

Provident Bank announced the hiring of Bruce Gibson as First Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager for its Asset-Based Lending (ABL) team. Gibson brings nearly four decades of ABL experience and will focus on originating, structuring, and managing complex lending relationships while driving new business development across the Northeast.

Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFS) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share, payable on February 27, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 13, 2026.

Provident Bank announced it awarded an additional $50,000 in grants to 5 non-profit organizations through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York's Small Business Recovery Grant Program. Each organization received $10,000 to support their operations and community services. The grants aim to help organizations facing economic challenges from inflation, supply-chain constraints, and rising energy costs.

Provident Financial Services, Inc. announced authorization of its tenth stock repurchase program, allowing the company to repurchase up to 2.81 million shares (2.15% of outstanding shares) combined with remaining shares from the existing program. The authorization reflects management's confidence in earnings projections and strong balance sheet position, with repurchases to be conducted based on market conditions and capital levels.

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Provident Financial Services announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share, payable on November 18, 2025, to stockholders of record as of November 14, 2025.

Provident Financial Services announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per common share, payable on August 29, 2025, to stockholders of record as of August 15, 2025.

Provident Bank, a leading New Jersey-based financial institution, announced the opening of its fourth branch in Newark, New Jersey. The new branch will provide the Newark community with convenient in-person banking services and access to experienced bankers. Provident Bank also announced partnerships with three local non-profit organizations, demonstrating its commitment to the community.

Provident Bank has promoted Tara Brady to Chief Experience Officer, responsible for leading the bank's marketing and customer experience strategies to enhance customer-centric engagement and drive brand growth.

PFS, BFS and GPRK made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on June 24, 2024.