Provident Financial Services Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Provident Financial Services Inc (PFS)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 96.9% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 76.1%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 14.82 | 19,323,102 | -0.2 | 03/31/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 6.27 | 8,173,769 | +1.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 6.18 | 8,064,710 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 5.58 | 7,281,616 | +3.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.30 | 5,608,934 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| American Century Companies Inc | 3.29 | 4,291,092 | +19.7 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.55 | 3,321,507 | +8.0 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 6.08 | 7,927,719 | +0.0 | 08/31/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.03 | 3,957,220 | +0.5 | 07/31/2026 |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 2.89 | 3,769,165 | +0.1 | 08/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shara Thomas | Director | 382,911 | 8,845,244 $ | Sep 1, 2026 | indirect |
| Giannola Vito | EVP & CRBO of provident Bank | 56,424 | 1,303,394 $ | Aug 18, 2026 | direct |
| Christy James A. | EVP, CRO of Provident Bank | 43,083 | 995,217 $ | Sep 14, 2026 | direct |
| Regan Michael Edward | Director | 3,066 | 70,825 $ | Aug 7, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Christy James A. | EVP, CRO of Provident Bank | Sell | 3,000 | 23.36 | 70,080 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Shara Thomas | Director | Sell | 40,266 | 23.06 | 928,534 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Shara Thomas | Director | Sell | 15,900 | 23.30 | 370,470 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Giannola Vito | EVP & CRBO of provident Bank | Sell | 20,000 | 24.36 | 487,200 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Regan Michael Edward | Director | Other | 3,066 | 0.00 | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 18, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.