Valley National Bancorp (VLY) Stock Forecast
VLY analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.36 / 5 from 14 analysts
- Price target
- $16.50 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +30.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $0.33
- 52-week range
- $10.13 – $15.19
VLY analyst ratings
14 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
VLY price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
VLY earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.34 | $0.28 | +18.3% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.28 | $1.26 | $1.30 | $0.99 | +29.0% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.54 | $1.44 | $1.62 | $1.28 | +20.9% | 10 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
VLY revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $577.8M | $572.6M | $580.8M | +13.1% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.27B | $2.26B | $2.29B | +12.3% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.63B | $2.50B | $2.87B | +15.6% | 9 |
VLY EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
VLY revenue: reported and forecast
VLY EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.33 | −0.8% | 2 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.29 | $1.28 | $1.28 | $1.28 | $1.28 | −0.9% | 4 up · 4 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.53 | $1.54 | $1.54 | $1.54 | $1.54 | +0.8% | 3 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
VLY earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; VLY beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from VLY
14 analysts cover Valley National Bancorp; their consensus rating is buy (4.36 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $16.50, 30.3% above the latest close of $12.66. Analysts expect earnings of $1.28 per share for 2026, +29.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.54 per share on revenue of $2.6 billion. Valley National Bancorp beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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VLY forecast FAQ
What is Valley National Bancorp's price target?
The average analyst price target for Valley National Bancorp is $16.50, 30.3% above the latest close of $12.66.
Is Valley National Bancorp a buy, hold or sell?
Of 14 analysts covering Valley National Bancorp, 8 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Valley National Bancorp's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.28 per share for 2026 (range $1.26 to $1.30); for 2027 the estimate is $1.54.
What is Valley National Bancorp's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.3 billion, growth of 12.3%; for 2027 it is $2.6 billion.
When does Valley National Bancorp report earnings?
Valley National Bancorp is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.33.
Does Valley National Bancorp usually beat earnings estimates?
Valley National Bancorp reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.