Valley National Bancorp shares have risen 23.1% so far in 2026, outperforming the industry's 16.2% growth and the S&P 500 Index's 8.9% rise. The company reported its fourth consecutive quarter of net interest income growth, supported by loan balance increases, while deposit costs declined and the net interest margin expanded 21 basis points year over year to 3.17%. Management projects net interest income growth at the high end of 11 to 13 percent for 2026 and adjusted non-interest income growth of 6 to 9 percent. However, elevated expenses and a high concentration of commercial real estate loans, which accounted for 58.4% of total loans as of March 31, 2026, remain key risks. Zacks Investment Research currently rates Valley National a Zacks Rank 3, or Hold.
Valley National BancorpReported fourth consecutive quarter of net interest income growth, loan growth, margin expansion, and positive guidance.
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