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KRNY Stock Chart & Stats
$9.82
$0.05(0.53%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$9.82
$0.05(0.53%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.23 - $10.24
Previous Close$9.52
Volume456.58K
Average Volume (3M)470.14K
Market Cap
$588.26M
Enterprise Value$1.60B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.08B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.15B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.6
Beta0.75
Next Earnings
Jan 28, 2027EPS Estimate
0.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.86%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.58
Shares Outstanding64,929,380
10 Day Avg. Volume415,563
30 Day Avg. Volume470,145
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.43
Price to Book (P/B)0.78
Price to Sales (P/S)1.71
P/FCF Ratio17.27
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.72
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.08
Enterprise Value/Ebitda30.88
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$10.67Price Target Upside8.62% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.79
Revenue Forecast (FY)$197.41M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings Recovery And GrowthThe return to profitability and sharp 2026 revenue growth indicate that the operating recovery is gaining traction rather than relying solely on cost actions. If sustained, stronger earnings can improve internal capital generation, support lending capacity, and reinforce the bank’s competitive position over the coming quarters.
Cash Generation QualityPositive operating cash flow and free cash flow that closely tracks net income suggest the earnings recovery is supported by cash generation rather than purely accounting effects. This strengthens financial flexibility and gives management greater capacity to fund growth, dividends, and balance-sheet initiatives.
Strategic Franchise RepositioningLoan and deposit growth alongside movement toward higher-yielding commercial and construction lending shows a deliberate effort to improve the franchise’s mix. New relationship-banking capabilities may broaden funding sources and customer ties, supporting more durable earnings power than isolated quarterly gains.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageAlthough leverage has improved from its peak, debt-to-equity remains elevated for the company and limits balance-sheet flexibility. Meaningful leverage can constrain the ability to absorb credit or market pressure, while also making future growth and capital allocation more dependent on stable earnings and funding conditions.
Earnings VolatilityThe swing from a sizable loss to renewed profitability demonstrates that earnings remain less stable than in the stronger 2021–2023 period. Such volatility makes future results harder to underwrite, can limit consistent capital formation, and leaves performance more exposed to changes in rates, funding costs, and credit conditions.
Margin And Asset-quality PressureThe lower net interest margin shows that improved asset yields are still being offset by funding repricing and reduced prepayment income. A modest rise in non-performing assets and securities-related book-value pressure add further constraints, potentially slowing the conversion of loan growth into durable returns.
KRNY FAQ
What was Kearny Financial’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kearny Financial lowest stock price was $6.22 and its highest was $10.23 in the past 12 months.
What is Kearny Financial’s market cap?
Kearny Financial’s market cap is $588.26M.
When is Kearny Financial’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kearny Financial’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 28, 2027 which is in 97 days.
How were Kearny Financial’s earnings last quarter?
Kearny Financial released its earnings results on Oct 22, 2026. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.17 by -$0.01.
Is Kearny Financial overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kearny Financial’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kearny Financial pay dividends?
Kearny Financial pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.11 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.86%. See more information on Kearny Financial dividends here
What is Kearny Financial’s EPS estimate?
Kearny Financial’s EPS estimate is 0.18.
How many shares outstanding does Kearny Financial have?
Kearny Financial has 64,929,380 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kearny Financial’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kearny Financial reported an EPS of $0.16 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.17. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.318%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kearny Financial?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KRNY
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Kearny Financial Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$10.67 (8.62% Upside)
$10.67 (8.62% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KRNY Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 17.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $183.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
45.91%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.70%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Kearny Financial
Kearny Financial Corp. serves as the parent entity for Kearny Bank, providing a diverse array of banking and financial services across the United States. The institution offers a comprehensive suite of deposit products, including both interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing checking accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. Furthermore, Kearny Bank extends various lending options, such as mortgages for multi-family and commercial real estate, business term loans and credit lines, primary mortgages for single- to four-family residences, and home equity loans and lines of credit. It also provides financing for the construction or renovation of one-to-four family homes, commercial properties, or multi-family dwellings, alongside overdraft facilities and personal loans. Beyond these, the corporation engages in investment activities. As of August 18, 2021, its operations included 48 branch offices located throughout northern and central New Jersey, in addition to Brooklyn and Staten Island, New York. The company, established in 1884, has its headquarters in Fairfield, New Jersey.
KRNY Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$10.67
▲(8.62% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
3.06% Insiders
17.52% Mutual Funds
0.47% Other Institutional Investors
61.22% Public Companies and
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