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KRNY Stock Chart & Stats
$8.12
-$0.05(-0.72%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$8.12
-$0.05(-0.72%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$5.76 - $9.76
Previous CloseN/A
Volume42.78K
Average Volume (3M)306.40K
Market Cap
$613.73M
Enterprise Value$1.63K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.06B
Price to Earnings (P/E)82.9
Beta0.86
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.57
Shares Outstanding64,739,150
10 Day Avg. Volume248,472
30 Day Avg. Volume306,397
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.12
Price to Book (P/B)0.54
Price to Sales (P/S)1.18
P/FCF Ratio18.88
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$10.50Price Target Upside29.31% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.79
Revenue Forecast (FY)$194.08M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & Profitability RecoveryA pronounced TTM revenue increase and return to positive net margins reflect durable operational recovery and successful strategy execution. Sustained revenue growth and restored profitability improve internal capital generation, support dividends and reinvestment, and provide a firmer base for multi-quarter earnings stability.
Balance-sheet De-riskingMaterial reduction in leverage signals meaningful de-risking of the balance sheet, improving resilience to stress and enhancing funding optionality. Lower relative debt levels increase capacity to originate loans, repurchase capital, or sustain dividends over multiple quarters while lowering funding strain.
NIM Expansion And Commercial Mix ShiftConsistent net interest margin expansion alongside a strategic remix toward higher-yielding commercial, construction and home-equity lending improves structural revenue potential. A commercial-heavy mix and deposit focus can sustain net interest income and enhance loan portfolio diversification over the medium term.
Bears Say
Modest Return On EquityA modest ROE indicates the bank is generating limited returns on shareholder capital versus historical stronger periods and peers. Persistently low ROE can constrain shareholder value creation, limit strategic flexibility, and pressure management to choose between growth investments, credit tightening, or capital returns.
Leverage Still Elevated Vs. HistoryAlthough leverage has improved, remaining materially above earlier low points implies residual balance-sheet risk. Elevated leverage can amplify earnings volatility, raise funding costs in stress, and limit the bank's optionality for asset growth or capital actions during weaker macro periods.
Weak Free-cash-flow MomentumDeclining free cash flow momentum reduces the cushion for dividends, loan growth, and investment in technology or branch rationalization. Even with FCF near net income, a falling trajectory raises questions about sustainability of cash-funded initiatives and the bank's ability to self-fund capital needs across cycles.
Kearny Financial News
KRNY FAQ
What was Kearny Financial’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kearny Financial lowest stock price was $5.76 and its highest was $9.76 in the past 12 months.
What is Kearny Financial’s market cap?
Kearny Financial’s market cap is $613.73M.
When is Kearny Financial’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kearny Financial’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 90 days.
How were Kearny Financial’s earnings last quarter?
Kearny Financial released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.165 by -$0.055.
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 4.82%. 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 64,739,150 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kearny Financial’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kearny Financial reported an EPS of $0.11 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.165. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.797%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$10.50 (29.31% Upside)
$10.50 (29.31% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
KRNY Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 144.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $189.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.03%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.62%
Trailing 12-Months
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
$10.50
▲(29.31% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.88% Insiders
17.57% Mutual Funds
0.60% Other Institutional Investors
63.71% Public Companies and
Individual Investors