VLYFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 14 Wall Street analysts covering Valley National Bancorp hold a median 12-month price target of $17 — +35.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Valley National Bancorp on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (89): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Volatility (10): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VLY, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +35.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $16 → $17 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $17 → $16 |
| 29 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | $17 |
| 28 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 28 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $17 → $16 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $16 → $17 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 24 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $18 → $17 |
| 24 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $15 → $16 |
| 24 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 15 July 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Overweight | $16 → $17 |
| 15 July 2026 | Cantor Fitzgerald | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $16 → $17 |
| 10 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $14 → $15 |
| 7 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 1 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 29 June 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 26 June 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. VLY appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Valley National Bancorp returned +19.1% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 56% of US stocks
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Cheaper than 73% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Valley National Bancorp has a market value of $6.9B and an enterprise value of $9.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.2B. The latest quarter grew 15.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $693.6M, a 32.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.18.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $575.0M.
Valley National Bancorp spent $141.9M on share buybacks and $277.3M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 10.6×; forward P/E: 8.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.51%, paying out 37% of earnings.
Valley National Bancorp employs 3,675 people — $586K of revenue per employee.
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Valley National Bancorp said it will release its third-quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens on October 22, 2026. CEO Ira Robbins will host a conference call that day at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results.
Why it matters — VLY watchers can note the scheduled timing for the company's quarterly results and management discussion.
Seeking Alpha published the M&A call transcript for Valley National Bancorp (VLY). The transcript covers the company's merger and acquisition-related conference call.
Why it matters — VLY watchers would care because the transcript offers direct insight into management's M&A strategy and commentary.
Valley National Bancorp's acquisition of Providence is expected to accelerate growth in its Chicago franchise through stronger deposits, a broader branch network, and greater wealth-management scale. The deal is positioned as a driver of expansion in that market.
Why it matters — The deal signals potential expansion of Valley National's Chicago footprint across deposits, branches, and wealth management, which watchers would track for the company's regional growth.
Valley National Bancorp announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire Providence Financial Corporation, parent of Providence Bank & Trust, adding an established physical delivery channel in the Chicago area to supplement its existing commercial presence there. The deal follows Valley's recent investments to accelerate retail and small business growth.
Why it matters — The acquisition expands Valley's physical presence in the attractive Chicago market and aligns with its strategic focus on enhancing its funding profile and growing retail and small business banking.
Zacks Investment Research reports that implied volatility has been surging for Valley National Bancorp (VLY) stock options, drawing attention to the stock's recent options-market movements.
Why it matters — A VLY watcher would care because elevated options-market volatility can signal heightened investor attention and shifting expectations around the stock.
The 14 Wall Street analysts covering Valley National Bancorp have a median 12-month price target of $17, with estimates ranging from $15 to $18. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 14 analysts covering Valley National Bancorp, 11 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Valley National Bancorp 57 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Valley National Bancorp ranks 57 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (89 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 14 analysts implies +35.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Valley National Bancorp 57 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Valley National Bancorp publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VLY are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $15 to $18 over the next 12 months.
Valley National Bancorp returned +19.1% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Valley National Bancorp Common Stock represents the ownership interest in Valley National Bancorp, a bank holding company focused on retail and commercial banking. The company operates through commercial banking, consumer banking, and treasury and corporate functions, serving individuals, small and middle-market businesses, and other commercial clients with deposit products, lending, mortgage services, and wealth management solutions.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 7 Oct 2026): "Valley National Bancorp to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Earnings". Valley National Bancorp said it will release its third-quarter 2026 earnings before the market opens on October 22, 2026. CEO Ira Robbins will host a conference call that day at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results.
Valley National Bancorp Common Stock represents the ownership interest in Valley National Bancorp, a bank holding company focused on retail and commercial banking. The company operates through commercial banking, consumer banking, and treasury and corporate functions, serving individuals, small and middle-market businesses, and other commercial clients with deposit products, lending, mortgage services, and wealth management solutions. Its commercial banking activities center on commercial and industrial lending as well as commercial real estate financing, while consumer banking includes residential mortgages and other consumer credit products. Valley National Bancorp also provides private banking, insurance, and related financial services through its banking platform. The common stock is used by investors to participate in the company’s operating results and broader role in regional banking and financial intermediation.
CEO Mr. Ira D. Robbins CPA · 3,675 employees · United States · https://www.valley.com
