Kearny Financial Corp. has shown recent improvements in net income and offers a reliable dividend, but its long-term stock performance has been disappointing. The bank's cautious approach to real estate exposure and solid balance sheet stability contribute to its risk management and asset quality. Despite a 17.2% growth in adjusted operating earnings, KRNY's stock price decline suggests investor skepticism about the bank's long-term gains.
FAIRFIELD, N.J., June 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kearny Financial Corp. (NASDAQ GS: KRNY) (the “Company”), the holding company for Kearny Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that the Board of Directors promoted Keith Suchodolski to Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Suchodolski has held progressive leadership roles within the Company since 2013, most recently serving as Chief Financial Officer since July 2018. In his new role, Mr. Suchodolski's range of responsibilities will broaden to include strategic oversight of retail & business banking, human resources, marketing, corporate finance and corporate administration.
I have been a customer of Kearny Financial since 1999 and have been writing about investing in the company for three years. Seeking Alpha rates the stock as a sell, but I disagree and rate it as a weak buy. Wall Street ratings for the stock have been varied, ranging from strong sell to hold and long.