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SHARA THOMAS sold $1.3M of PFS (indirect holdings)

SHARA THOMAS sold 56,166 indirectly-held shares of PROVIDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES INC (PFS) at an average of $23.13 ($23.06–$23.30, $1.30M total) across 2 trades over 2026-08-31 to 2026-09-01.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · SHARA THOMAS
Published Sep 1, 2026, 10:12 PM UTC
Analysis
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Added to AlphAI Sep 1, 2026, 10:54 PM UTC. Informational, not investment advice.
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Primary signal
$PFS
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$PFS
Relevance
6/10
AlphAI data visualization · based on SEC EDGAR
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$PFSBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The disclosed sale provides fresh data on insider sentiment but is unlikely to affect market dynamics significantly.

02

Market read

A modest insider sale with limited price impact.

03

What to watch

The director retains 382,911 shares, indicating continued confidence.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 4/10Timing: Filed Sep 1 2026

Background

SEC Form 4 filing discloses insider transactions for public companies.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$PFSBearishMedium confidence
Context

Director Shara Thomas sold 56,166 shares of Provident Financial Services for $1.3M via open-market transactions.

Expected impact

Potential slight downward pressure, unlikely to move price materially.

Evidence & confidence

Sale amount is under $2M and represents a small fraction of total holdings; market impact limited.

Market effects

Sector

None significant for financial services sector.

Regional

No regional impact.

Global

Minimal.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Insider sale could be routine portfolio rebalancing, not a negative signal.

Key entities

  • Company
    Provident Financial Services Inc

    Issuer of the Form 4 filing.

  • Individual
    Shara Thomas

    Director of Provident Financial Services.

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Full insider trading history

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