Kearny Financial Corp
Kearny Financial Corp operates as a bank, providing financial services to customers and generating revenue primarily through interest income and fee-based services.
Business. Kearny Financial Corp (KRNY.O) is a bank headquartered in the United States that operates within the Banking & Investment Services sector. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard banking activities. It is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol KRNY.O. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic breakdowns are not provided in the available data.
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- Company
- EarningsFY 2026 earnings (expected)2026-08-09 · estimated
- Peers
- DividendDividend USD 1.75/sh2026-09-25 · Bank of America (BAC)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · JPMorgan Chase (JPM)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-13 · estimated · Citigroup (C)
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
Kearny Financial Corp (KRNY.O) has seen a wave of new institutional investors initiate positions, marking a notable shift in its shareholder base. The most significant addition is a stake of 5,809,260 shares, valued at approximately $35.7 million, reported as of June 30, 2024. This entry represents the largest single new holding detected in the recent data cycle, signaling fresh capital interest in the Maryland-based financial institution. In addition to the lead investor, several other entities established new positions as of March 31, 2026. One investor acquired 3,182,787 shares worth roughly $24.0 million, while another took a position of 1,868,591 shares valued at $14.1 million. These additions are part of a broader pattern of accumulation, with multiple smaller stakes also initiated during the same period, including holdings ranging from 349,675 to 478,622 shares. The influx of new holders contributes to a total of 26 top holders currently tracking the stock, according to the company’s profile data. Despite this growing institutional presence, Kearny Financial Corp remains outside of major index memberships and is followed by only one analyst. The company also reports a single officer in its current leadership structure, highlighting a lean operational framework amidst the expanding investor base. This activity is particularly relevant as it represents the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing delta changes. The emergence of these new positions provides a baseline for future monitoring of institutional sentiment. With no cross-source signals or sagas currently associated with the stock, the focus remains on these foundational holder changes as the primary driver of recent market activity.
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Kearny Financial Corp (KRNY.O) is a bank headquartered in the United States that operates within the Banking & Investment Services sector. The company generates revenue primarily through interest income, consistent with standard banking activities. It is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol KRNY.O. Specific details regarding operating segments or geographic breakdowns are not provided in the available data.
Kearny Financial Corp maintains a capital structure with no long-term debt, as reflected in its debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, indicating a fully equity-funded balance sheet. The company's liquidity position is assessed as low, with free cash flow of -$61,000 and operating cash flow of $24,771,000, suggesting limited flexibility to fund operations or expansion without external financing.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 3.5% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.34%, both below the typical performance of banks, which often aim for ROE above 10% and ROA above 1%. These figures suggest that Kearny Financial Corp is underperforming relative to industry norms in terms of asset utilization and capital efficiency.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as no segmental breakdown is disclosed, and its geographic exposure is not specified in the available data. This lack of diversification could expose the company to localized economic downturns or regulatory shifts.
Growth trajectory is not clearly defined in the available data, as no forward-looking revenue guidance or historical growth rates are provided. The company's current revenue of $134.94 million and net income of $26.08 million suggest a stable but modest scale of operations.
Risk factors include low liquidity and the absence of long-term debt, which may limit the company's ability to leverage capital for growth. No immediate dilution risks are identified, with shares outstanding remaining unchanged between basic and diluted shares.
Recent events, including filings and transcripts, are not disclosed in the available data, limiting insight into management commentary or strategic shifts.
Kearny Financial Corp (KRNY.O) has seen a wave of new institutional investors initiate positions, marking a notable shift in its shareholder base. The most significant addition is a stake of 5,809,260 shares, valued at approximately $35.7 million, reported as of June 30, 2024. This entry represents the largest single new holding detected in the recent data cycle, signaling fresh capital interest in the Maryland-based financial institution. In addition to the lead investor, several other entities established new positions as of March 31, 2026. One investor acquired 3,182,787 shares worth roughly $24.0 million, while another took a position of 1,868,591 shares valued at $14.1 million. These additions are part of a broader pattern of accumulation, with multiple smaller stakes also initiated during the same period, including holdings ranging from 349,675 to 478,622 shares. The influx of new holders contributes to a total of 26 top holders currently tracking the stock, according to the company’s profile data. Despite this growing institutional presence, Kearny Financial Corp remains outside of major index memberships and is followed by only one analyst. The company also reports a single officer in its current leadership structure, highlighting a lean operational framework amidst the expanding investor base. This activity is particularly relevant as it represents the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing delta changes. The emergence of these new positions provides a baseline for future monitoring of institutional sentiment. With no cross-source signals or sagas currently associated with the stock, the focus remains on these foundational holder changes as the primary driver of recent market activity.
- Kearny Financial Corp is a small regional bank with no long-term debt and a low liquidity position.
- The company's ROE and ROA are below industry norms, indicating suboptimal capital and asset utilization.
- Revenue and profit figures suggest a stable but modest scale of operations with no clear growth trajectory.
- The absence of segmental and geographic diversification increases exposure to localized economic or regulatory risks.
- No immediate dilution or liquidity risks are identified, but the company's low liquidity may constrain growth opportunities.
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,62 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 154,6M USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | —no estimate |
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- No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
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- Debt To Equity(short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
- Cash Conversion Ratiooperating_cash_flow / net_income
- Return On Assetsnet_income / total_assets
- Kearny Financial Corp Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$15M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$11M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$24M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2022-09-300,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$36M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$11M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$14M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$25M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Craig L. MontanaroPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Insider activity
- Director · Common StockBought 3 900 @ $9,40$37K · 2026-07-27
- Director · Common StockBought 358 @ $9,40$3K · 2026-07-27
- Director · Common StockBought 9 742 @ $9,41$92K · 2026-07-27
- Director · Common StockBought 700 @ $9,39$7K · 2026-07-27
- Director · Common StockBought 1 972 @ $8,41$17K · 2026-06-18
- Director · Common StockBought 1 228 @ $8,40$10K · 2026-06-18
- Director · Common StockBought 400 @ $8,42$3K · 2026-06-18
- Director · Common StockBought 4 950 @ $8,34$41K · 2026-06-17
- Director · Common StockBought 4 950 @ $8,71$43K · 2026-06-12
- Director · Common StockBought 3 500 @ $8,57$30K · 2026-06-11
- Director · Common StockBought 4 800 @ $8,61$41K · 2026-06-10
- EVP and CLO · Common StockSold 180 @ $8,45$2K · 2026-06-09
- EVP and CLO · Common StockSold 2 320 @ $8,46$20K · 2026-06-09
- Director · Common StockBought 1 840 @ $8,41$15K · 2026-06-08
- Director · Common StockBought 560 @ $8,37$5K · 2026-06-08
- Director · Common StockBought 500 @ $8,40$4K · 2026-06-08
- Director · Common StockBought 100 @ $8,39$839 · 2026-06-08
- EVP and CTIO · Common StockOther 2 686 · 2026-06-01
- EVP and CTIO · Common StockOther 1 026 @ $8,11$8K · 2026-06-01
- EVP and CTIO · Common StockSold 900 @ $7,59$7K · 2026-03-10
- EVP and CTIO · Common StockSold 600 @ $7,59$5K · 2026-03-10
- EVP and CTIO · Common StockSold 2 000 @ $7,60$15K · 2026-03-10
- EVP and CTIO · Common StockSold 400 @ $7,61$3K · 2026-03-10
- EVP and CTIO · Common StockSold 100 @ $7,61$761 · 2026-03-10
- EVP and CLO · Common StockSold 3 900 @ $7,65$30K · 2026-01-28
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Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 9.06xDerived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 4.1%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -1.8%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 1.7%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -1.4%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 757.4MSEC XBRL filing
- Shares outstanding (annual): 64.74MSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 7.62BSEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 147.34MSEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 6.86BSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-06-30 vs 2024-06-30): 130.2%Derived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-06-30 vs 2024-06-30): 150.6%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-06-30 vs 2024-06-30): 130.2%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-06-30 vs 2024-06-30): 130.1%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-06-30 vs 2024-06-30): -43.7%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 0SEC XBRL filing
- Capex (annual): USD 3.38MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 24.77MSEC XBRL filing
- Net income (annual): USD 26.07MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 0SEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 31MSEC XBRL filing
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2024-12-31): 9.38xDerived (calculated)
- Shares outstanding (annual): 64.58MSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 7.73BSEC XBRL filing