JP Morgan Rates Valley National Bancorp (VLY) buy

JP Morgan maintains its buy rating on Valley National Bancorp, setting a price target at $17.5, a 18.08% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jul 1, 2026, 11:01 AM EDT · Updated Jul 1, 2026, 3:01 PM EDT

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JP Morgan rated Valley National Bancorp ($VLY) "buy" with a $17.50 price target on July 1, 2026.

Since the rating, $VLY is down 2.2% after 1 week, down 3.4% after 1 month and down 13.8% to date (from the $14.68 close on Jul 1, 2026).

VLY Valley National Bancorp

$12.66 +11.05% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

JP Morgan maintained its buy rating on Valley National Bancorp, setting a price target of $17.5 on July 1, 2026.
JP Morgan's $17.50 price target implies 18.08% upside from Valley National Bancorp's ($VLY) current $14.82 share price.
Shares of NasdaqGS:VLY traded near $14.82 on Wednesday, with a market cap of approximately $8.12 billion.
Valley National Bancorp has a P/E ratio of 13.2 and a dividend yield of 3.0% as of the latest data.

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JP Morgan reiterated its buy rating on Valley National Bancorp (NasdaqGS:VLY) on July 1, 2026. The firm set a price target of $17.5, signaling confidence in the bank's prospects. This move comes as Valley National Bancorp's shares traded near $14.82 on Wednesday.

Analyst rating track record

JP Morgan vs. the S&P 500

YTD return -2.44% hypothetical

All-time return +35.01% S&P 500 +38.77%

vs. S&P 500 -3.76% behind the index

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Valley National Bancorp Stock Up 9.1%

Shares of Valley National Bancorp were trading around $14.82 on Wednesday. The company, with a market cap of about $8.12 billion, has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.2 and a forward P/E of 9.5. Its beta is 1.062, indicating slightly higher volatility compared to the market. Over the past year, the stock has seen a low of $8.82 and a high of $14.94. The 50-day moving average stands at $13.72, while the 200-day moving average is $12.24.

12-month forecast

$VLY price target

Valley National Bancorp daily closes and this analyst's $17.50 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

Valley National Bancorp reported revenue of approximately $1.94 billion, with a revenue growth rate of 23.8%. The net margin was 33.8%, and return on equity (ROE) was 8.6%. The company's earnings per share (EPS) was $1.11. The next earnings announcement is expected on July 30, 2026.

Dividend

The company offers a dividend rate of $0.44 per share, yielding about 3.0%. The dividend payout ratio is 39.6%, indicating a conservative approach to returning profits to shareholders.

Insider Buying and Selling at Valley National Bancorp

Insider activity at Valley National Bancorp included EVP & Chief Accounting Officer Crandell Mitchell selling 25,495 shares at an average price of $14.63 on June 12, 2026. In May, several insiders, including Kathleen Perrott and Eyal Efrat, purchased 8,121 shares each.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On July 1, 2026, JP Morgan maintained its buy rating with a $17.5 price target. Piper Sandler also maintained a buy rating with a $16.5 target on June 26, 2026. In May, Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to hold with a $15 target. The consensus recommendation is a buy, with an average target price of $15.86 among 14 analysts.

About Valley National Bancorp

Valley National Bancorp, headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, operates as the holding company for Valley National Bank. It provides a range of financial services, including commercial and retail banking, insurance, and wealth management. Under the leadership of CEO Travis P. Lan, the company serves its clients through various segments such as Consumer Banking and Commercial Banking, employing around 3,675 people.

Bottom Line

JP Morgan's reaffirmation of a buy rating for Valley National Bancorp reflects continued confidence in the company's performance and future prospects. Investors closely watch such ratings as they can influence market perceptions. It's important to note that these ratings are based on past performance and market conditions as of the filing date.