Truist Securities Raises VLY Price Target to $17

On October 26, 2026, Truist Securities raised its price target on Valley National Bancorp (VLY) to $17 from $16.50 while maintaining a Buy rating. This update comes as part of Truist's ongoing analysis of the bank's performance in the regional financial services sector.

Truist's new target reflects a continued positive outlook on Valley National, which provides various banking and financial services. The stock closed at $14.19 on the same day, indicating it is currently trading below the new target by about 17.3%. The recent price of $14.06, as of October 26, 2026, is approximately 7.5% lower than the stock's 52-week high of $15.20.

VLY Valley National Bancorp

$14.18 ▲ +24.39% year to date

1M 3M YTD

Daily close · Oct 26, 2026

Other Institutional Activity in Valley National Bancorp

Nomura Asset Management International Inc reduced its stake in Valley National by 190,606 shares, ending with 12,267,304 shares valued at approximately $174.1 million. Azora Capital Lp increased its holdings by 1,298,461 shares, bringing its total to 10,247,196 shares worth about $145.5 million. Meanwhile, AQR Capital Management, LLC decreased its position by 902,678 shares, holding 9,390,111 shares valued at around $133.3 million.

Valley National Bancorp Stock Up 1.8%

Valley National Bancorp trades below its new price target set by Truist Securities. The stock's recent price of $14.06 is 4.6% above its 50-day moving average of $13.44 and 4.9% above its 200-day moving average of $13.40. However, it is down about 7.5% from its 52-week high of $15.20.

Recent Earnings

In its trailing twelve months, Valley National Bancorp reported revenue of approximately $2.06 billion and earnings per share of $1.26. The company has demonstrated a year-over-year revenue growth of 10.3%. The next earnings report is scheduled for January 28, 2027.

Dividend

Valley National Bancorp offers an annual dividend rate of $0.44 per share, which equates to a dividend yield of 3.13%. The company's dividend payout ratio stands at 37.3%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Valley National Bancorp

Carlos J Vazquez, a Director, bought 2,500 shares at an average price of $13.44 on February 17, 2026, totaling about $33,612. Russell Barrett, the Chief Operating Officer, sold 90,537 shares at $13.54 on April 27, 2026, amounting to around $1.23 million. Additionally, Mitchell L Crandell, an Officer, sold 25,495 shares for approximately $372,992 on June 12, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 23, 2026, UBS maintained a Buy rating for Valley National Bancorp while raising its price target from $15.00 to $16.00. Morgan Stanley also kept its Equal-Weight rating but increased its target to $17.00 from $16.00. JP Morgan maintained an Overweight rating, raising its target to $16.00, while Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded the stock to Outperform with a target of $17.00.

About Valley National Bancorp

Valley National Bancorp is the parent company of Valley National Bank, which offers a wide range of financial services, including commercial and retail banking, wealth management, and insurance products. The bank operates primarily in the regional markets of New Jersey and New York.

Bottom Line

Truist Securities' updated target for Valley National Bancorp is an important indicator of the bank's outlook within the financial services sector. Investors should keep an eye on the upcoming earnings report on January 28, 2027, and any further changes in analyst ratings or targets.