
PROV Stock Forecast & Price Target
PROV Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Provident Financial Holdings Inc. has demonstrated an expansion in its margin, achieving a sequential increase of 6 basis points to 3.00%, primarily due to an 8 basis points rise in the average yield on earning assets. Management anticipates further margin growth in the upcoming December quarter, driven by a lower weighted average cost of funds, which could enhance profitability as fiscal year 2026 progresses. Additionally, the company’s strategic focus on improving core profitability, maintaining expense discipline, and ongoing capital deployment suggests a robust pathway to unlocking greater valuation support over time.
Bears say
Provident Financial Holdings Inc. has reported a loan origination of $29.6 million, showing only a slight increase from the previous quarter, while principal repayments of $34.5 million have led to a sequential decline in total loans by 0.3%. The company's profitability metrics remain under pressure due to limited revenue growth, a conservative balance sheet structure, and elevated costs, which hinder its competitive standing against peers in the regional and community banking sector. Additionally, challenges such as sluggish loan growth, potential volatility in the bank sector, and risks associated with asset quality and the Southern California real estate market further contribute to a negative outlook on the company’s financial performance.
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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