Valley National (VLY) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

Valley National (VLY) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 28, 2026

Valley National Bancorp: Balance Sheet Transformation Continues

Valley National Bancorp remains a “Buy,” supported by balance sheet improvements, CRE reduction, and a robust capital position. VLY's Q3 earnings beat expectations, with net interest margin expanding and deposits up 8% year-over-year, driven by customer growth. The Bluevine acquisition should add $2 billion in low-cost deposits, supporting margin expansion and potential EPS accretion by 2028.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 23, 2026

What Valley National Bancorp (VLY) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

Valley National Bancorp NASDAQ: VLY said its third-quarter 2026 performance put the company on track to finish the year at the high end of its previously issued guidance ranges, supported by core deposit growth, loan expansion, improved net interest margin and tighter expense control.

MarketBeat • Oct 22, 2026

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Valley National Bancorp (VLY) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Oct 22, 2026

Valley National Bancorp Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results

NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ: VLY), the holding company for Valley National Bank, today reported net income for the third quarter 2026 of $206.3 million, or $0.36 per diluted common share, as compared to the second quarter 2026 net income of $170.9 million, or $0.29 per diluted common share, and net income of $163.4 million, or $0.28 per diluted common share, for the third quarter 2025. Excluding all non-core income and charges, our adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure) was $206.4 million, or $0.36 per diluted common share, for the third quarter 2026, $172.8 million, or $0.30 per diluted common share, for the second quarter 2026, and $164.1 million, or $0.28 per diluted common share, for the third quarter 2025.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 22, 2026

Valley National (VLY) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

Valley National (VLY) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.33 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.28 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 22, 2026

Valley National (VLY) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

The headline numbers for Valley National (VLY) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 22, 2026

Valley National Bancorp Declares Its Regular Quarterly Preferred and Common Stock Dividends

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) (“Valley”), the holding company for Valley National Bank, announced today its regular preferred and common dividends. The declared quarterly dividends to shareholders of record on December 15, 2026 are as follows: A cash dividend of $0.517321 per share to be paid December 30, 2026 on Valley's Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series A; A cash dividend of $0.500132 per share to be paid December 30, 2026 on Valley's Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series B; A cash dividend of $0.515625 per share to be paid December 30, 2026 on Valley's Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock Series C; and A cash dividend of $0.11 per share will be paid January 4, 2027 on Valley's common stock.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 20, 2026

Exploring Analyst Estimates for Valley National (VLY) Q3 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Valley National (VLY), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended September 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 20, 2026

Will Acquisitions Boost Valley National's Growth and Profitability?

VLY's Bluevine and Providence deals will likely lower funding costs, expand footprints and boost earnings, but integration risks and TBV dilution are concerns.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 19, 2026