Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.96
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.3%
Payout Ratio
43.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
PFS Dividend Income Check
Safety
43.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.4% and trend is rising.
PFS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.3%
Trailing DPS$0.96
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout43.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout29.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.4%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return40.3%
5Y Total Return9.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)19.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,90810Y ago$16,22720Y ago$20,334
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
PFS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
PFS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Provident Financial Services, Inc. distributes 43.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 29.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PFS has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PFS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.3% dividend yield, 4.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.4% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 9.1%, with dividends contributing 19.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,227 today.
PFS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.79
Avg/Payment$0.2395
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.2400 | — | 4.26% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.2400 | — | 4.18% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 5.18% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 5.12% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 5.49% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 5.15% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 4.49% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 5.32% | Aug 30, 2024 |
PFS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.3%
#3 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
43.2% payout
Streak
1Y
0.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd PFSProvident Financial … | $2.9B | 4.3% | 43.2% | 1 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 WSFSWSFS Financial Corpo… | $3.8B | 0.9% | 12.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  OCFCOceanFirst Financial… | $1.1B | 4.4% | 68.0% | 0 | Watch |
1st  KRNYKearny Financial Cor… | $510M | 5.4% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NFBKNorthfield Bancorp, … | $587M | 3.7% | 72.9% | 10 | Watch |
 COLBColumbia Banking Sys… | $7.2B | 3.7% | 60.9% | 0 | Watch |
 TRMKTrustmark Corporatio… | $2.6B | 2.1% | 26.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
 FULTFulton Financial Cor… | $4.2B | 3.5% | 36.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
PFS Annual Dividend History (2001–2026)
26 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.48 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2025 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.23 | 43.0% | 2.32x | 5.4% |
| 2024 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.05 | 91.4% | 1.09x | 5.4% |
| 2023 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.71 | 56.1% | 1.78x | 5.4% |
| 2022 | $0.96 | 3.2% | 4 | $2.35 | 40.9% | 2.45x | 5.4% |
| 2021 | $0.93 | 1.1% | 4 | $2.19 | 42.5% | 2.35x | 5.2% |
| 2020 | $0.92 | -17.9% | 4 | $1.39 | 66.2% | 1.51x | 5.1% |
| 2019 | $1.12 | 36.6% | 4 | $1.74 | 64.4% | 1.55x | 6.3% |
| 2018 | $0.82 | -11.8% | 4 | $1.82 | 45.1% | 2.22x | 4.6% |
| 2017 | $0.93 | 31.0% | 5 | $1.45 | 64.1% | 1.56x | 5.2% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PFS stock.
How much dividend does PFS pay per share?
Provident Financial Services, Inc. (PFS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.96 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PFS's next ex-dividend date?
PFS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PFS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PFS's dividend safe?
PFS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +43.2% and FCF payout ratio of +29.3%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has PFS increased its dividend?
PFS has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.9%.
How often does PFS pay dividends?
Provident Financial Services, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.96 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PFS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PFS five years ago would be worth approximately $10,908 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PFS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PFS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.4% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.