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Eastern Bankshares vs Provident Financial Services: EBC and PFS compared
Eastern Bankshares is the larger company: $307M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $239M for Provident Financial Services (Q3 2026). Eastern Bankshares is growing faster (+27% against +8% a year earlier). Eastern Bankshares is more profitable, with an operating margin of 45.7% against 38.8%.
Where the money goes: EBC and PFS
Eastern Bankshares (EBC) · Q3 2026
Eastern Bankshares, Q3 2026: revenue $307M (+27% year over year), operating margin 45.7%, net earnings $111M, operating cash flow $183M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Provident Financial Services (PFS) · Q3 2026
Provident Financial Services, Q3 2026: revenue $239M (+8% year over year), operating margin 38.8%, net earnings $69.2M, operating cash flow $56.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Eastern Bankshares (EBC) | Provident Financial Services (PFS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $307M | $239M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +27% | +8% |
| Operating margin | 45.7% | 38.8% |
| Net earnings | $111M | $69.2M |
| Net margin | 36.2% | 29.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $183M | $56.2M |
| Free cash flow | $178M | $47.9M |
| Market value | $4.6B | — |
| P/E | 12.3× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $25.62 | — |
Questions
Which is bigger, Eastern Bankshares or Provident Financial Services?
Eastern Bankshares is the larger company: $307M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $239M for Provident Financial Services (Q3 2026).
Is Eastern Bankshares or Provident Financial Services growing faster?
Eastern Bankshares is growing faster (+27% against +8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Eastern Bankshares or Provident Financial Services?
Eastern Bankshares is more profitable, with an operating margin of 45.7% against 38.8%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.