
PROV Stock Forecast & Price Target
PROV Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Provident Financial Holdings, Inc. has demonstrated a positive financial trajectory, illustrated by a sequential margin expansion of 6 basis points to 3.00%, primarily due to an 8 basis point increase in the average yield on earning assets. The company is positioned for continued margin improvement in the upcoming quarters, as management anticipates a lower average cost of funds which will further bolster profitability. Additionally, the potential for consistent improvement in core profitability, coupled with disciplined expense management and strategic capital deployment, presents an attractive opportunity for the company to enhance shareholder returns through share repurchases.
Bears say
Provident Financial Holdings Inc. has reported higher loan origination figures of $29.6 million compared to the previous quarter; however, principal repayments of $34.5 million have led to a sequential decline in total loans of 0.3%. The company's profitability remains under pressure due to limited revenue growth, efficiency challenges, and a conservative balance sheet structure, which contrasts unfavorably with peers in the banking sector. Furthermore, the forecasted declines in earnings per share for FY26 and FY27 highlight the risks associated with sluggish loan growth and potential volatility in the Southern California real estate market.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Provident Financial Holdings and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
PROV Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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