Valley National Bancorp

VLY

Market cap $6.5B

Regional-bank stocks trade at lower valuations than those of the largest U.S. banks.

Analysts are backing EWBC, VLY and FNB for 2026, citing strong fundamentals, business expansion plans and robust earnings growth.

Valley National (VLY) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Valley National Bancorp remains a quality prospect, with continued growth in deposits, loans, and revenue despite underperforming the S&P 500. VLY's balance sheet is solid, with low uninsured deposit exposure and a diversified loan portfolio, though credit quality metrics need improvement. The stock trades at attractive price-to-book and price-to-earnings multiples, making it cheaper than peers and supporting optimism for future returns.

The VLY stock hits a 52-week high as strong loan growth, rising revenues and improving margins fuel investor optimism.

Valley National Bancorp offers three preferred share options, with the Series C fixed rate reset providing an 8% yield until 2029. VLY's net interest income is growing, supported by rising interest income and reduced reliance on external financing, despite modest loan growth and rising nonperforming assets. The fixed rate reset preferred shares are favored over floating options, as expected Fed rate cuts could lower floating yields below VLYPN's fixed yield.

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 29.1% in Valley National (VLY). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valley National Bancorp announces the appointment of Curt Lang as the Chief Banking Officer for New Jersey.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valley National Bank has hired Mark Glasky as its California Market President, expanding Valley's presence across California and western U.S.

MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valley National Bancorp announces the appointment of Matthew Verney as the Chief Banking Officer for the Philadelphia and South Jersey market.