Kearny Financial (KRNY) Insider Fields Buys $43K of Stock

Curtland Fields, an insider at Kearny Financial Corp. (NasdaqGS: KRNY), purchased 4,950 shares of the company on June 12, 2026. The shares were acquired at an average price of $8.71 each, amounting to a total transaction value of $43,114.50. This transaction did not occur under a pre-planned trading program.

Other Institutional Activity in Kearny Financial

Several institutional investors have recently adjusted their positions in Kearny Financial. BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 175,898 shares, ending with 7,971,587 shares valued at about $60.2 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP also trimmed its stake slightly by 3,236 shares, holding 3,182,787 shares worth approximately $24.0 million. Conversely, T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. added 8,038 shares, bringing its total to 2,645,142 shares valued at roughly $19.97 million. Renaissance Technologies LLC decreased its holdings by 88,300 shares, now holding 2,632,416 shares worth about $19.87 million. Meanwhile, Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C. significantly increased its stake by 563,010 shares, totaling 2,175,997 shares valued at around $16.43 million.

Kearny Financial Corp. Stock Down 10.3%

Shares of Kearny Financial Corp. (NasdaqGS: KRNY) traded near $8.79. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $553.2 million and a P/E ratio of 15.42. It has a 52-week low of $5.76 and a high of $8.80. The stock's 50-day moving average is $8.10, while the 200-day moving average stands at $7.41.

Recent Earnings

For its recent quarter, Kearny Financial reported revenue of $170.6 million, reflecting a growth rate of 17.5%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) was $0.57, with a net margin of 21.02%. The return on equity (ROE) was 4.75%. Kearny Financial is scheduled to release its next earnings report on July 23, 2026.

Dividend

Kearny Financial Corp. offers an annual dividend rate of $0.44, yielding 5.01%. The dividend payout ratio is 77.19%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Kearny Financial Corp.

In addition to Curtland Fields' recent purchase, other insiders have been active. Melvina Wong-Zaza bought 3,500 shares at $8.58 each on June 11, 2026. Earlier, on June 10, Fields also acquired 4,800 shares at $8.61 per share. On June 9, Patrick Joyce, EVP and CLO, sold 2,500 shares at an average price of $8.46.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On April 27, 2026, Piper Sandler assumed coverage of Kearny Financial with a 'buy' rating and set a price target of $9.50. The consensus among analysts is a 'hold' rating with a mean target price of $9.00 based on two analyst opinions.

About Kearny Financial Corp.

Kearny Financial Corp. is the holding company for Kearny Bank, providing a wide range of banking products and services. Based in Fairfield, New Jersey, the company offers deposit accounts, loans, and investment services. Kearny Financial serves both individual and commercial clients, focusing on regional banking needs. The company, led by CEO Craig L. Montanaro, has been in operation since 1884 and employs 504 people.

Bottom Line

Curtland Fields' purchase of Kearny Financial shares highlights ongoing interest from insiders. Investors track insider activity for potential insights into the company's prospects. As a reminder, insider transactions are reported after they occur and may not indicate future performance.