Record Net Earnings and Revenue
Provident Financial Services reported net earnings of $72 million or $0.55 per share, consistent with the previous quarter. Revenue reached a record $222 million, driven by record net interest income of $194 million.
Strong Deposit and Loan Growth
Deposits increased by $388 million or an annualized rate of 8%. The commercial lending team closed approximately $742 million in new loans, contributing to a commercial portfolio growth at an annualized rate of 5%.
Improvement in Credit Metrics
Nonperforming assets improved 3 basis points to 0.41%. Net charge-offs were only $5.4 million for the quarter.
Growth in Noninterest Income
Noninterest income increased to $27.4 million, with substantial contributions from Provident Protection Plus and Beacon Trust, which saw revenue growth to $7.3 million.