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Black Diamond Therapeutics NASDAQ: BDTX reported updated Phase 2 data for silevertinib in treatment-naive non-small cell lung cancer patients with EGFR Non-Classical Mutations, saying the investigational therapy produced a preliminary median progression-free survival of 15.2 months in the study cohort.
Investors need to pay close attention to PFS stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Provident Financial Services remains a compelling 'buy' despite recent underperformance versus the S&P 500. PFS demonstrates robust asset quality, attractive valuation, and continued earnings growth, with net profits rising from $64M to $79.4M. Deposit declines are offset by reduced high-cost brokered deposits and loan growth, supporting margin expansion and profitability.
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Provident Financial (PFS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.61 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.55 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.5 per share a year ago.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Provident Financial (PFS) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Provident Financial (PFS) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Provident Financial Services remains a soft ‘buy' as balance sheet growth and asset quality continue to impress despite a 65.8% stock surge since 2024. PFS's deposits and loans have both grown year-over-year, with organic deposit increases and a diversified loan portfolio underpinning stability. Net interest income rose sharply, aided by higher net interest margin and improved credit loss provisions, driving net income to $291.2 million from $115.5 million.
Aftermath Silver Ltd (TSX-V:AAG, OTCQX:AAGFF, FRA:FLM1) earlier this week announced the formal launch of a pre-feasibility study (PFS) for its Berenguela project in Peru, marking a significant step forward in the project's development timeline. CEO Ralph Rushton said the company had originally been working toward a preliminary economic assessment but determined that much of the work completed over the past year was already at PFS standard.
Provident Financial Services is rated "Hold" after a 24% rally, with strengths largely reflected in current valuation. PFS benefits from completed Lakeland Bank integration, robust loan growth, and strong credit quality, but deposit growth and NIM expansion are modest. The bank maintains a solid 12.1% CET1 ratio and a secure 4.2% dividend, prioritizing organic growth over M&A or dividend hikes.
Provident Financial (PFS) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).