OceanFirst Financial Corp. (OCFC) Stock Forecast
OCFC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.71 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $21.42 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +35.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $0.40
- 52-week range
- $15.75 – $20.40
OCFC analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
OCFC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
OCFC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.40 | $0.39 | $0.42 | $0.36 | +12.3% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.75 | $1.70 | $1.78 | $1.43 | +22.6% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.27 | $2.06 | $2.42 | $1.75 | +29.5% | 7 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
OCFC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $178.6M | $174.3M | $181.0M | +73.5% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $595.7M | $590.0M | $599.3M | +47.4% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $756.6M | $753.7M | $760.2M | +27.0% | 5 |
OCFC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
OCFC revenue: reported and forecast
OCFC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.49 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.42 | $0.40 | −17.5% | 0 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.86 | $1.80 | $1.80 | $1.78 | $1.75 | −5.9% | 0 up · 5 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.31 | $2.32 | $2.32 | $2.30 | $2.27 | −1.9% | 1 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
OCFC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; OCFC beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from OCFC
7 analysts cover OceanFirst Financial; their consensus rating is buy (3.71 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $21.42, 35.3% above the latest close of $15.83. Analysts expect earnings of $1.75 per share for 2026, +22.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.27 per share on revenue of $756.6 million. OceanFirst Financial beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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OCFC forecast FAQ
What is OceanFirst Financial's price target?
The average analyst price target for OceanFirst Financial is $21.42, 35.3% above the latest close of $15.83.
Is OceanFirst Financial a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering OceanFirst Financial, 2 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is OceanFirst Financial's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.75 per share for 2026 (range $1.70 to $1.78); for 2027 the estimate is $2.27.
What is OceanFirst Financial's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $595.7 million, growth of 47.4%; for 2027 it is $756.6 million.
When does OceanFirst Financial report earnings?
OceanFirst Financial is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.40.
Does OceanFirst Financial usually beat earnings estimates?
OceanFirst Financial reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.