Provident Bancorp (PVBC) has shown a year-to-date price increase of 14.70%, reflecting some positive momentum. However, its Q2 2024 earnings report revealed a significant miss, with EPS at -$0.20 versus an expected $0.05, and revenue falling short at $13.48M. Despite leadership stability with the COO's contract extension, the stock's consensus rating remains "Sell," and analysts recently adjusted the price target to $12, suggesting limited upside potential.