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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
$627.32M
Enterprise Value$1.52K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.11B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.06B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.7
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.8%
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
$9.50Price Target Upside17.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.79
Revenue Forecast (FY)$194.08M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
TTM Revenue Growth And Profitability ReboundA large TTM revenue gain and return to positive net margins reflect an operating recovery that improves cash generation and coverage of fixed costs. That durability supports reinvestment, dividend capacity, and a more stable earnings base over the next several quarters.
Balance-sheet De‑risking (lower Leverage)A meaningful reduction in leverage reduces refinancing and liquidity risk and increases capital flexibility. This de‑risking helps absorb loan losses, supports regulatory ratios, and enables measured capital return or targeted organic growth without immediate reliance on costly wholesale funding.
Deposit Focus And Tech-driven ScalabilityShifting toward core, lower-cost deposits and embedding AI/automation raises funding stability and operating leverage. Over months this should lower funding costs, improve service efficiency, and scale back branch fixed costs, strengthening margins and franchise competitiveness.
Bears Say
Modest Return On EquityROE near mid-single digits signals the bank is generating limited returns on equity capital, which constrains long-term shareholder value creation. Sustained low ROE makes dividend and capital reinvestment decisions harder without consistent margin expansion or higher asset yields.
Declining Free Cash Flow MomentumWhile cash generation currently backs reported earnings, the negative FCF trend weakens internal funding for loan growth, technology investment, and dividends. Continued FCF erosion would force reliance on external funding or curtailed capital returns, raising execution risk.
Profitability Volatility Vs. Prior PeaksHistoric swings from strong profits to losses indicate earnings are cyclical and sensitive to funding, loan mix, and credit. Persistent margin volatility constrains predictability of earnings, complicates strategic planning, and may weaken investor confidence if higher earnings aren't sustained.
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 $627.32M.
When is Kearny Financial’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kearny Financial’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 4 days.
How were Kearny Financial’s earnings last quarter?
Kearny Financial released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.
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 5.8%. See more information on Kearny Financial dividends here
What is Kearny Financial’s EPS estimate?
Kearny Financial’s EPS estimate is 0.17.
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 $0.16 in its last earnings report, expectations of $0.16. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.293%.
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:
$9.50 (17.00% Upside)
$9.50 (17.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
KRNY Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
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
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.03%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.75%
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
$9.50
▲(17.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.88% Insiders
17.57% Mutual Funds
0.15% Other Institutional Investors
64.14% Public Companies and
Individual Investors