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SEC EDGARAUG 191 min read$PFS

Giannola Vito sold $487K of PFS

Giannola Vito (EVP & CRBO of provident Bank) sold 20,000 shares of PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC (PFS) at $24.36 ($0.49M total) on 2026-08-18.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Giannola Vito
Published Aug 19, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to alphai Aug 19, 2026, 2:47 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$PFS
Neutral
medium confidence
Mentioned
$PFS
Relevance
4/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$PFSNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The transaction is a routine insider sale with modest dollar value, unlikely to move the stock significantly.

02

Market read

Provides a fresh disclosure of an insider sale, useful for monitoring insider activity but low trading relevance.

03

What to watch

No 10b5-1 plan was used, suggesting a discretionary sale.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: post-market 2026-08-18

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; they are primary sources for such events.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$PFSNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Officer Giannola Vito sold 20,000 shares of Provident Financial Services for $487,200 on 2026-08-18.

Expected impact

Potential slight downward pressure on PFS stock in the short term.

Evidence & confidence

A $487k sale by an EVP is a routine transaction; market impact is likely limited.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal effect on the financial services sector.

Regional

No significant regional impact.

Global

Limited relevance to global markets.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be a signal of insider concern, but size is too small to warrant a trade.

Key entities

  • Company
    Provident Financial Services Inc

    Issuer of the stock being sold.

  • Individual
    Giannola Vito

    EVP & Chief Risk & Business Officer, reporting officer.

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Full insider trading history

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