VLY Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
VLY - Valley National Bancorp
$14.61
0.23 (1.60%)
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5d:
+2.89%
30d:
+7.82%
90d:
+19.07%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 24, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 23, 2026
28d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: VLY is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.7% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: VLY is fairly valued with market pricing in 1.7% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$23.67
Based on 11.7% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$14.70
0.6% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 8.9x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: VLY is currently trading at $14.61, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $13.42 to $14.28. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 9.3) is in line with its historical norms (8.9). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.7% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, VLY is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $14.23. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: VLY has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, VLY is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $14.23. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: VLY has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$13.42 -
$14.28
Company Quality Score
60/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
58.1%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($15.75)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 1.7% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$13.42 -
$14.28
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$13.38
Resistance Level
$14.23
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.35
Wall Street Target
$15.75
(+9.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
23.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
58.1%
Profit Margin
33.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.7% premium
PE vs Historical
9.4 vs 8.9
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$14.62
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$14.87
(+3%)
3-Year Target
$15.13
(+5%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 9→9)
PE COMPRESSION
$14.40
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 19.4%)
$57.04
(+297%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.3, Growth: 19.4%)
$24.48
(+70%)
Bear:
(PE: 7.9, Growth: 19.4%)
$20.81
(+45%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (13x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (9x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 12.83 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.11
Bull Case
$21.71
(+51%)
Analyst growth 38.6%, PE expands to 14.1
Base Case
$19.74
(+37%)
Market implied 38.6%, PE stable at 12.8
Bear Case
$9.68
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 10.9
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
1
Buys
0
Sells
+
Net
INSIDERS BUYING
Recent Transactions
Carlos J Vazquez
BUY
2500 shares
2026-02-17
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