Provident Financial Services Stock Crosses 200-Day Moving Average

Shares of the regional bank hit a new high as analysts forecast growth

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:18am

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Shares of Provident Financial Services (NYSE: PFS), a regional commercial bank headquartered in New Jersey, crossed above their 200-day moving average on Monday. The stock traded as high as $21.51 before closing at $21.50 on volume of nearly 600,000 shares.

Why it matters

Crossing the 200-day moving average is considered a bullish technical signal, as it indicates the stock's long-term trend is shifting to the upside. This could signal increased investor confidence in Provident Financial Services' growth prospects.

The details

Several Wall Street analysts have issued positive reports on Provident Financial Services recently. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price target on the stock to $25, citing the bank's strong performance. DA Davidson and Piper Sandler also initiated coverage with 'buy' ratings and price targets of $25.

  • Provident Financial Services stock crossed above its 200-day moving average on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • The bank reported Q4 2025 earnings on January 28, 2026, beating analyst estimates.

The players

Provident Financial Services, Inc.

A regional commercial bank headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey that operates a network of full-service branches across New Jersey, the New York metropolitan area, and eastern Pennsylvania.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

A financial services firm that provides investment banking, asset management, and other services, and recently raised its price target on Provident Financial Services.

DA Davidson

A financial services firm that recently initiated coverage of Provident Financial Services with a 'buy' rating and $25 price target.

Piper Sandler

An investment bank that recently initiated coverage of Provident Financial Services with an 'overweight' rating and $25 price target.

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What they’re saying

“We are raising our price target on Provident Financial Services based on the bank's strong performance and growth potential.”

— Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Analyst

“Provident Financial Services is well-positioned for continued success in its regional markets.”

— DA Davidson Analyst

What’s next

Investors will be closely watching Provident Financial Services' upcoming quarterly earnings report to see if the positive momentum continues.

The takeaway

Provident Financial Services' stock crossing its 200-day moving average is a bullish technical signal that aligns with the positive analyst sentiment around the regional bank's growth prospects.