Provident Financial Services (PFS) CEO Lista Sells $83K of Stock

George Lista, the President and CEO of Prov Protection Plus, sold 3,528 shares of PFS on June 12, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.41, totaling $82,590. This transaction was not part of a prearranged trading plan.

Other Institutional Activity in PFS

In recent activity, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its holdings in PFS by 256,540 shares, bringing its total to 8,070,734 shares valued at approximately $170.8 million. Meanwhile, BlackRock, Inc. reduced its position by 48,070 shares, ending with 19,323,102 shares worth about $408.9 million. State Street Corp also boosted its stake by 235,224 shares, resulting in a total of 7,281,616 shares valued at around $154.1 million. Wellington Management Group LLP decreased its holdings by 924,332 shares, now holding 5,786,655 shares worth about $122.4 million.

Provident Financial Services, Inc. Stock Up 2.0%

Shares of PFS are currently trading near $23.52. The company has attracted attention from major institutional investors, indicating active trading interest. Institutional movements and insider transactions provide insights into how market players view the company's potential.

Insider Buying and Selling at Provident Financial Services, Inc.

Besides George Lista's recent sale, several other insiders have been active. On May 26, 2026, Matthew Harding, John Pugliese, Ursuline Foley, Nadine Duchemin-Leslie, and Brian Flynn each purchased 4,012 shares. These purchases were made at no recorded price, suggesting possible non-market transactions.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 8, 2026, Stephens & Co. initiated coverage of PFS with a 'hold' rating and a price target of $24.00. DA Davidson, on May 1, 2026, maintained its 'hold' rating with a $23.00 price target. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods also maintained a 'buy' rating with a $26.00 target on the same day. The consensus among analysts reflects a mixed outlook, with a tendency towards cautious optimism.

Bottom Line

George Lista's sale of PFS shares is a notable move for the company's insider activity. Investors often watch such transactions for signals about the company's future. Institutional and analyst actions also provide a broader context for understanding market sentiment. As always, these insights are based on past filings and reports, and the current market situation may differ.