NASDAQ:KRNY Kearny Financial (KRNY) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Urgent: Protect Your Investments from a Chinese Invasion (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free KRNY Stock Alerts $6.39 +0.07 (+1.11%) (As of 10:57 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$6.28▼$6.3950-Day Range$5.87▼$8.3752-Week Range$5.78▼$9.46Volume40,017 shsAverage Volume430,068 shsMarket Capitalization$411.77 millionP/E Ratio22.04Dividend Yield6.89%Price Target$9.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Kearny Financial alerts: Email Address Kearny Financial MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside40.8% Upside$9.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.85% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.94Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$98,664 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.34 out of 5 starsFinance Sector246th out of 858 stocksFederal Savings Institutions Industry8th out of 35 stocks 3.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingKearny Financial has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $9.00, Kearny Financial has a forecasted upside of 40.8% from its current price of $6.39.Amount of Analyst CoverageKearny Financial has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.85% of the float of Kearny Financial has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverKearny Financial has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Kearny Financial has recently decreased by 10.26%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipKearny Financial is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.32%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthKearny Financial does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Kearny Financial is 151.73%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for KRNY. Previous Next 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentKearny Financial has a news sentiment score of 0.94. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Kearny Financial this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Kearny Financial to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Kearny Financial insiders have bought 356.88% more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $98,664.00 in company stock and sold $21,595.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 8.22% of the stock of Kearny Financial is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions71.01% of the stock of Kearny Financial is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Kearny Financial is 22.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.85.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Kearny Financial is 22.04, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 58.09.Price to Book Value per Share RatioKearny Financial has a P/B Ratio of 0.49. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsUrgent: Protect Your Investments from a Chinese InvasionAn alarming new reality is unfolding across America. The United States is bracing for the unthinkable - a potential Chinese invasion.Click here to get my exclusive report NOW >>> About Kearny Financial Stock (NASDAQ:KRNY)Kearny Financial Corp. operates as the holding company for Kearny Bank that provides various banking products and services in the United States. The company offers various deposit products, including interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing checking accounts, money market deposit accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit accounts. It also provides various loans, such as multi-family and nonresidential real estate mortgage loans, commercial term loans and lines of credit, one- to four-family residential mortgage loans, and home equity loans and lines of credit; loans to individuals, builders, or developers for the construction of multi-family residential buildings or commercial real estate, or for the construction or renovation of one- to four-family residences; overdraft lines of credit; and personal loans. In addition, the company engages in investment activities. Kearny Financial Corp. was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey.Read More KRNY Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart KRNY Stock News HeadlinesMarch 19, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Buying: Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:KRNY) CFO Purchases 2,000 Shares of StockMarch 15, 2024 | insidertrades.comPatrick M. Joyce Sells 3,500 Shares of Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:KRNY) StockMarch 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Urgent: Protect Your Investments from a Chinese InvasionAn alarming new reality is unfolding across America. The United States is bracing for the unthinkable - a potential Chinese invasion.March 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKearny Financial Corp. (KRNY)March 20, 2024 | investing.comKearny Financial Corp. SEVP and CFO acquires $11.7k in stockMarch 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comKearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:KRNY) CFO Keith Suchodolski Acquires 2,000 Shares of StockMarch 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWith 69% institutional ownership, Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:KRNY) is a favorite amongst the big gunsFebruary 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comJim Simons Adjusts Position in Kearny Financial CorpMarch 28, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Urgent: Protect Your Investments from a Chinese InvasionAn alarming new reality is unfolding across America. The United States is bracing for the unthinkable - a potential Chinese invasion.February 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIndependent Director of Kearny Financial Christopher Petermann Buys 22% More SharesFebruary 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comKearny Financial Enhances Investor Insight with New PresentationFebruary 4, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deKearny Bank: Kearny Financial Corp. Revises Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 ResultsFebruary 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comJust Four Days Till Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:KRNY) Will Be Trading Ex-DividendJanuary 31, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKearny Financial Corp. Revises Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 ResultsJanuary 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKearny Financial (NASDAQ:KRNY) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.11January 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Neutral on Top Financial Stocks: Kearny Financial (KRNY), Blackstone Group (BX)January 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKearny Financial Corp. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results and Declaration of Cash DividendJanuary 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKearny Financial Corp (KRNY) Faces Net Loss in Q2 Fiscal 2024 Amid Strategic RepositioningJanuary 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPleasing Signs As A Number Of Insiders Buy Kearny Financial StockDecember 29, 2023 | nj.comGlen Ridge, Kearny win at Charlie Dolan Holiday Tournament - Girls basketball roundupDecember 29, 2023 | nj.comSee all homes sold in Kearny, Dec. 18 to Dec. 24December 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKearny Financial Corp. Announces Investment Securities RepositioningDecember 16, 2023 | msn.comKearny Financial (KRNY) Price Target Increased by 6.90% to 7.91November 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKearny Financial (NASDAQ:KRNY) shareholders have endured a 26% loss from investing in the stock five years agoNovember 9, 2023 | morningstar.comKearny Financial Corp KRNYNovember 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comKearny Financial Corp. Announces Completion of Stock Repurchase PlanNovember 3, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Are Neutral on These Financial Stocks: OP Bancorp (OPBK), WisdomTree (WT)See More Headlines Receive KRNY Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Kearny Financial and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings1/31/2024Ex-Dividend for 2/21 Dividend2/06/2024Dividend Payable2/21/2024Today3/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)4/25/2024Fiscal Year End6/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry Federal savings institutions Sub-IndustryThrifts & Mortgage Finance Current SymbolNASDAQ:KRNY CUSIP48716910 CIK1617242 Webwww.kearnybank.com Phone(973) 244-4500FaxN/AEmployees556Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$9.00 High Stock Price Target$9.00 Low Stock Price Target$9.00 Potential Upside/Downside+42.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.29 Trailing P/E Ratio21.79 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$40.81 million Net Margins5.84% Pretax Margin9.46% Return on Equity4.44% Return on Assets0.47% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.97 Current Ratio1.09 Quick Ratio1.09 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$296.48 million Price / Sales1.37 Cash Flow$0.83 per share Price / Cash Flow7.61 Book Value$13.15 per share Price / Book0.48Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares64,440,000Free Float59,140,000Market Cap$407.26 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.71 Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Craig L. Montanaro (Age 58)President, CEO & Director Comp: $971.56kMr. Keith Suchodolski (Age 44)Senior Executive VP & CFO Comp: $573.47kMr. Thomas D. DeMedici (Age 63)Executive VP & Chief Credit Officer Comp: $462.13kMr. Anthony V. Bilotta Jr. (Age 64)Executive VP & Chief Banking Officer Comp: $480.78kMr. Patrick M. Joyce (Age 59)Executive VP & Chief Lending Officer Comp: $459.6kMr. Timothy A. Swansson (Age 47)Executive VP and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Comp: $414.42kMs. Erika K. Parisi (Age 59)Executive VP & Chief Administrative Officer Comp: $456.64kTaryn RockwellInvestor Relations AssociateMr. John V. Dunne (Age 73)Executive VP & Chief Risk Officer Comp: $366.63kMr. Sean M. ByrnesExecutive VP & Deputy CFOMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsNorthfield Bancorp, Inc. (Staten Island, NY)NASDAQ:NFBKWaterstone FinancialNASDAQ:WSBFPremier FinancialNASDAQ:PFCDime Community BancsharesNASDAQ:DCOMCapitol Federal FinancialNASDAQ:CFFNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsKeith SuchodolskiBought 2,000 shares on 3/18/2024Total: $11,740.00 ($5.87/share)Patrick M JoyceSold 3,500 sharesTotal: $21,595.00 ($6.17/share)Vanguard Group Inc.Sold 328,298 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 8.778%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Sold 35,103 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.447%Public Employees Retirement System of OhioBought 21,966 shares on 2/16/2024Ownership: 0.037%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions KRNY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Kearny Financial stock right now? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kearny Financial in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" KRNY shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in KRNY, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View KRNY analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Kearny Financial's stock price target for 2024? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Kearny Financial's shares. Their KRNY share price targets range from $9.00 to $9.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $9.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 40.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for KRNY or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have KRNY shares performed in 2024? Kearny Financial's stock was trading at $8.97 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, KRNY stock has decreased by 28.8% and is now trading at $6.39. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Kearny Financial's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024. View our KRNY earnings forecast. How were Kearny Financial's earnings last quarter? Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ:KRNY) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January, 31st. The savings and loans company reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.06. The savings and loans company had revenue of $19.83 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $42.60 million. Kearny Financial had a net margin of 5.84% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.44%. How often does Kearny Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Kearny Financial? Kearny Financial announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 24th. Investors of record on Wednesday, February 7th will be given a dividend of $0.11 per share on Wednesday, February 21st. This represents a $0.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.89%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 6th. Read our dividend analysis for KRNY. Is Kearny Financial a good dividend stock? Kearny Financial (NASDAQ:KRNY) pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.32%. KRNY has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 151.73%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for KRNY. What is Craig L. Montanaro's approval rating as Kearny Financial's CEO? 11 employees have rated Kearny Financial Chief Executive Officer Craig L. Montanaro on Glassdoor.com. Craig L. Montanaro has an approval rating of 87% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Kearny Financial own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kearny Financial investors own include Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG), Southern National Bancorp of Virginia (SONA), New Jersey Resources (NJR), Pure Storage (PSTG), Columbia Financial (CLBK), Meridian Bancorp (EBSB), General Electric (GE), Intel (INTC), Altria Group (MO). Who are Kearny Financial's major shareholders? Kearny Financial's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.78%), Vanguard Group Inc. (8.78%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.02%), Villere ST Denis J & Co. LLC (2.75%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.39%) and Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (1.10%). Insiders that own company stock include Christopher Petermann, Curtland E Fields, John F Mcgovern, John F Regan, John J Mazur Jr, Keith Suchodolski, Leopold W Montanaro, Leopold W Montanaro, Melvina Wong-Zaza, Patrick M Joyce, Raymond E Chandonnet, Theodore J Aanensen, Thomas Demedici and Timothy A Swansson. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Kearny Financial? Shares of KRNY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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