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Valley National Bancorp is a bank holding company whose principal wholly-owned subsidiary is Valley National Bank. It provides a full range of commercial, retail, and trust and investment services largely through its offices and ATM network throughout northern and central New Jersey, New York City Long Island, Florida, and Alabama. The segments of the group are commercial lending, consumer lending, investment management, and corporate and other adjustments, of which key interest income is derived from the commercial lending segment. In recent years, the company has focused on acquiring companies that operate outside of traditional banking and has emphasized wealth and capital management.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$34.7K</td>
<td>20.6K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$80.0K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SCHW</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$62.50</td>
<td>$27.7K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>C</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$69.5K</td>
<td>109</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SQ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$31.4K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
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<td>VLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td>785</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$61.9K</td>
<td>745</td>
<td>867</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FUTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$72.9K</td>
<td>32</td>
<td>503</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$57.6K</td>
<td>535</td>
<td>245</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$72.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>228</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 120 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 61 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.7K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 20661 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6183 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ABR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABR#NYSE">ABR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 4000 contract(s) at a $16.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.0K, with a price of $20.0 per contract. There were 3995 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4128 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SCHW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 165 contract(s) at a $62.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.7K, with a price of $168.0 per contract. There were 8421 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3131 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding C (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on October 11, 2024. Parties traded 781 contract(s) at a $64.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.5K, with a price of $89.0 per contract. There were 109 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1409 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQ#NYSE">SQ</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 29 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 109 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.4K, with a price of $288.0 per contract. There were 2785 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1179 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 120 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.0K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 785 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 29 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 96 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.9K, with a price of $645.0 per contract. There were 745 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 867 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FUTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUTU#NASDAQ">FUTU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 155 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.9K, with a price of $243.0 per contract. There were 32 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 503 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 92 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.6K, with a price of $1450.0 per contract. There were 535 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 245 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FI#NYSE">FI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 120 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.4K, with a price of $3620.0 per contract. There were 1372 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 228 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Launched on 06/19/2006, the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (ARCA:KRE) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering broad exposure to the Financials ETFs category of the market.
<h2>What Are Smart Beta ETFs?</h2>
The ETF industry has long been dominated by products based on market cap weighted indexes, a strategy created to reflect the market or a particular market segment.
Market cap weighted indexes offer a low-cost, convenient, and transparent way of replicating market returns, and are a good option for investors who believe in market efficiency.
There are some investors, though, who think it&#39;s possible to beat the market with great stock selection; this group likely invests in another class of funds known as smart beta, which track non-cap weighted strategies.
Non-cap weighted indexes try to choose stocks that have a better chance of risk-return performance, which is based on specific fundamental characteristics, or a mix of other such characteristics.
Even though this space provides many choices to investors--think one of the simplest methodologies like equal-weighting and more complicated ones like fundamental and volatility/momentum based weighting--not all have been able to deliver first-rate results.
<h2>Fund Sponsor &amp; Index</h2>
The fund is sponsored by State Street Global Advisors. It has amassed assets over $3.25 billion, making it one of the largest ETFs in the Financials ETFs. Before fees and expenses, this particular fund seeks to match the performance of the S&amp;P Regional Banks Select Industry Index.
The S&amp;P Regional Banks Select Industry Index represents the regional banks segment of the S&amp;P Total Market Index.
<h2>Cost &amp; Other Expenses</h2>
Cost is an important factor in selecting the right ETF, and cheaper funds can significantly outperform their more expensive cousins if all other fundamentals are the same.
Operating expenses on an annual basis are 0.35% for KRE, making it one of the least expensive products in the space.
It&#39;s 12-month trailing dividend yield comes in at 2.79%.
<h2>Sector Exposure and Top Holdings</h2>
Even though ETFs offer diversified exposure which minimizes single stock risk, it is still important to look into a fund&#39;s holdings before investing. Luckily, most ETFs are very transparent products that disclose their holdings on a daily basis.
For KRE, it has heaviest allocation in the Financials sector --about 100% of the portfolio.
When you look at individual holdings, Western Alliance Bancorp (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wal#NYSE">WAL</a>) accounts for about 2.46% of the fund&#39;s total assets, followed by Columbia Banking System Inc (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/colb#NASDAQ">COLB</a>) and Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vly#NASDAQ">VLY</a>).
Its top 10 holdings account for approximately 22.73% of KRE&#39;s total assets under management.
<h2>Performance and Risk</h2>
So far this year, KRE has added roughly 9.31%, and was up about 32.96% in the last one year (as of 09/17/2024). During this past 52-week period, the fund has traded between $38.57 and $59.23.
The fund has a beta of 1.07 and standard deviation of 30.92% for the trailing three-year period, which makes KRE a high risk choice in this particular space. With about 143 holdings, it effectively diversifies company-specific risk.
<h2>Alternatives</h2>
SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF is not a suitable option for investors seeking to outperform the Financials ETFs segment of the market. Instead, there are other ETFs in the space which investors should consider.
Invesco KBW Regional Banking ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kbwr#NASDAQ">KBWR</a>) tracks KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index and the iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (ARCA:IAT) tracks Dow Jones U.S. Select Regional Banks Index. Invesco KBW Regional Banking ETF has $52.29 million in assets, iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF has $640.56 million. KBWR has an expense ratio of 0.35% and IAT charges 0.40%.
Investors looking for cheaper and lower-risk options should consider traditional market cap weighted ETFs that aim to match the returns of the Financials ETFs.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2336916/is-spdr-s-p-regional-banking-etf-kre-a-strong-etf-right-now?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-smart_beta_etf-2336916">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Certain exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, experienced a significant surge following Fed Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s speech at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/24/08/40529209/jerome-powell-time-has-come-for-interest-rate-cuts-cooling-in-labor-market-unmistakable">the Jackson Hole Symposium</a>.
&#8220;The time has come for policy to adjust,&#8221; Powell said in a speech. 
The reassuring statement regarding upcoming rate cuts sparked a strong rally in the most interest rate-sensitive corners of the stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40530908/powells-rate-cut-signal-triggers-small-cap-rally-gold-makes-record-highs-dollar-tumbles-7-etfs-o">market during Friday&#8217;s session.</a> Here&#8217;s a look at three of the top-performing industry ETFs on Friday: regional banks, solar, and home builders.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1) Regional Banks</h2>
The SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>) surged 5% by 3:00 p.m. ET, setting up for its strongest session since December 2023. 
Notably, all 141 of its constituents posted gains, underscoring a broad-based rally across the regional banking industry. 
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EGBN#NYSE">EGBN</a>), United Community Banks Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCB#NYSE">UCB</a>) and Valley National Bancorp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NYSE">VLY</a>) were the strongest performers, up 10.6%, 9.6% and 8.7%, respectively.
Regional banks benefit from lower interest rates mainly because borrowing costs go down, resulting in higher loan demand among customers.
Additionally, U.S. regional banks can find a relief from decreased stress on their non-performing exposures, especially in commercial real estate, as reduced borrowing costs can encourage those firms to refinance their debt or invest in their businesses, thereby improving their ability to meet financial obligations.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2) Solar </h2>
The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) soared 4.6% on Friday, marking its best session since late May 2024. 
Top gainers were Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVA#NASDAQ">NOVA</a>) and SolarEdge Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) up 13.7% and 12.5%, respectively. 
Solar companies often require substantial upfront capital to finance the development and installation of solar projects. Lower interest rates reduce the cost of borrowing, making it cheaper for these companies to fund their projects.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3) Home Builders</h2>
The iShares Home Construction ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITB#NYSE">ITB</a>) gained 3.8%, on track to close Friday&#8217;s session at fresh record highs. 
Top-performing names within this industry included Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>), Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFH#NYSE">DFH</a>) and Arhaus, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARHS#NYSE">ARHS</a>), all screening gains above 7%. 
Increased housing demand due to more affordable mortgage rates and lower financing costs represent tailwinds for the home construction business. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: Regional Banks, Solar Energy, Home Builders Rally</h2>
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The market interpreted Powell&#8217;s remarks as a green light for the first interest rate cut at the imminent September Open Market Committee meeting. However, Powell provided no indications regarding the size of the cut or the future trajectory of interest rates.
Powell paved the way for a turnaround in companies most negatively impacted by the recent surge in interest rates. Markets had already fully priced in a September rate cut and over 85 basis points of cuts by year-end.
&#8220;Fed Chair Jerome Powell was dovish in his Jackson Hole&nbsp;speech&nbsp;today. He didn&#8217;t hedge. He didn&#8217;t push back against market expectations of several rate cuts ahead as we anticipated he might,&#8221; Ed Yardeni, president at Yardeni Research, commented. 
&#8220;Fed Chair Powell took a dovish tone at Jackson Hole, sounding more preemptive on the labor market and locking in a September cut,&#8221; Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave&nbsp;stated. 
Powell &#8220;struck a dovish tone on the labor market and more firmly emphasized that the Fed's tolerance for labor market cooling had reached its limits and any further weakening would be unwelcome," Goldman Sachs economist Jan Hatzius stated. 
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Shares of banking companies are trading higher amid overall market strength following Fed Chair Powell's comments about the economy and future rate cuts.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has dispelled any remaining uncertainty by signaling that the central bank is preparing to shift its monetary policy, effectively paving the way for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/sector-etfs/24/08/40529209/jerome-powell-time-has-come-for-interest-rate-cuts-cooling-in-labor-market-unmistakable">imminent interest rate cuts. </a>
His remarks triggered a rally in rate-sensitive assets and pushed the dollar towards the lowest close since July 2023.
&#8220;The time has come for policy to adjust. The direction of travel is clear,&#8221; Powell announced at the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jackson-hole"> Jackson Hole Symposium </a>on Friday in Wyoming.
Powell expressed increased confidence in inflation returning to the 2% target and highlighted a heightened focus on the labor market, noting that conditions are cooling.
The market found significant support in Powell&#8217;s indication the Federal Reserve has &#8220;ample room&#8221; to respond to any emerging risks.
Small-cap stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40530908/powells-rate-cut-signal-triggers-small-cap-rally-gold-makes-record-highs-dollar-tumbles-7-etfs-o">emerged as clear winners</a> following Powell&#8217;s speech on Friday, with the Russell 2000 index surging by 3% by midday trading in New York. Traders flocked to these companies, anticipating significant relief from the prospect of lower borrowing costs.
Regional banks, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P Regional Banking (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRE#NYSE">KRE</a>), were the brightest market spot, with the industry gauge rallying over 4.5%. All of its 141 constituents showed a positive performance. 
In contrast, large-cap indices maintained their gains from the market open, showing only little reaction to Powell&#8217;s remarks.
In the forex market, the dollar extended its decline, falling by 0.7% and heading toward its fifth negative weekly close with the sharpest decline since mid-November 2023. The decline in Treasury yields weighed on the greenback.
Commodities rallied, with gold up over 1.1% setting fresh all-time highs, and silver soaring 2.5%. Crude oil also surged, up 2.4%, while copper gained 1.7%. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose 2.25% to $61,863.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,214.91</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,605.24</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,948.96</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,602.01</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Russell 2000 Outshines S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 As Powell Eyes Rate Cuts; Dollar Sinks, Regional Banks Rocket: What's Driving Markets Friday?

Morgan Stanley analyst Manan Gosalia upgrades Valley Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $8 to $9.5.

Upgrades

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Morgan Stanley Upgrades Valley Ntl to Equal-Weight, Raises Price Target to $9.5

Valley Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>) underwent analysis by 8 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $8.06, a high estimate of $9.00, and a low estimate of $7.00. This current average has decreased by 8.51% from the previous average price target of $8.81. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722020490_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Valley Ntl. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jon Arfstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Mcgratty</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Duong</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Alexopoulos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Perito</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Valley Ntl. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Valley Ntl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Valley Ntl's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Valley Ntl's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VLY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Valley Ntl analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Valley Ntl</h2>
Valley National Bancorp is a bank holding company whose principal wholly-owned subsidiary is Valley National Bank. It provides a full range of commercial, retail, and trust and investment services largely through its offices and ATM network throughout northern and central New Jersey, New York City Long Island, Florida, and Alabama. The segments of the group are commercial lending, consumer lending, investment management, and corporate and other adjustments, of which key interest income is derived from the commercial lending segment. In recent years, the company has focused on acquiring companies that operate outside of traditional banking and has emphasized wealth and capital management.
<h3>Valley Ntl's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Valley Ntl faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -6.99% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Valley Ntl's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 20.42%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.42%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Valley Ntl's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.15%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Valley Ntl's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.57, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Cracking The Code: Understanding Analyst Reviews For Valley Ntl

RBC Capital analyst Jon Arfstrom maintains Valley Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $8 to $9.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Valley Ntl, Raises Price Target to $9

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Christopher Mcgratty maintains Valley Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $8 to $8.5.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Valley Ntl, Raises Price Target to $8.5

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments">high dividend payout</a>. 
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Below are the ratings of the most accurate analysts for three high-yielding stocks in the financials sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">NewtekOne, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEWT#NASDAQ">NEWT</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 5.28%</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Timothy Switzer maintained a Market Perform rating and cut the price target from $16 to $13 on March 20. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Crispin love maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $13 to $11 on March 18. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Recent News: NewtekOne will report its second quarter financial results after the closing bell on Monday, Aug. 5.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">alerted to latest NEWT news</a></li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Comerica Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMA#NYSE">CMA</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 5.38%</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Manan Gosalia maintained an Equal-Weight rating and slashed the price target from $53 to $50 on July 22. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst JonArfstrommaintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $58 to $56 on July 22. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Comerica posted better-than-expected quarterly results on July 19.</li>
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</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 5.45%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst StevenAlexopoulosmaintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $8.5 to $8 on June 27. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Michael Perito downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform and cut the price target from $12 to $8 on May 31. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On July 25, the company posted weaker-than-expected quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's signals feature notified of a potential <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">breakout in VLY shares</a>.</li>
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Pre-Market Outlook

NEWT

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh In On 3 Financials Stocks With Over 5% Dividend Yields

Valley Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.19 by 31.58 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $452.898 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $459.866 million by 1.52 percent. This is a 5.61 percent decrease over sales of $479.840 million the same period last year.

Earnings

Earnings Misses

Valley Ntl Q2 2024 Adj EPS $0.13 Misses $0.19 Estimate, Sales $452.898M Miss $459.866M Estimate

OVBC

Shares of banking companies are trading higher following recent CPI data.

RBC Capital analyst Steven Duong maintains Valley Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $9 to $8.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Valley Ntl, Lowers Price Target to $8

JP Morgan analyst Steven Alexopoulos maintains Valley Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $8.5 to $8.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Valley Ntl, Lowers Price Target to $8

Valley Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>) has been analyzed by 7 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $8.29, a high estimate of $10.00, and a low estimate of $7.00. A 17.1% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $10.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1719262913_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Valley Ntl is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Perito</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Duong</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Alexopoulos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Valley Ntl. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Valley Ntl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Valley Ntl's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Valley Ntl's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Valley Ntl</h2>
Valley National Bancorp is a bank holding company whose principal wholly-owned subsidiary is Valley National Bank. It provides a full range of commercial, retail, and trust and investment services largely through its offices and ATM network throughout northern and central New Jersey, New York City Long Island, Florida, and Alabama. The segments of the group are commercial lending, consumer lending, investment management, and corporate and other adjustments, of which key interest income is derived from the commercial lending segment. In recent years, the company has focused on acquiring companies that operate outside of traditional banking and has emphasized wealth and capital management.
<h3>Valley Ntl: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Valley Ntl's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 March, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -6.99% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 20.42%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Valley Ntl's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.42%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.15%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Valley Ntl's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.57, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
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Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Expert Ratings For Valley Ntl

Barclays analyst Jared Shaw maintains Valley Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $8 to $7.

Barclays Maintains Underweight on Valley Ntl, Lowers Price Target to $7

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Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Michael Perito downgrades Valley Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform and lowers the price target from $12 to $8.

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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Downgrades Valley Ntl to Market Perform, Lowers Price Target to $8

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.99%</li>
<li>Wedbush analyst David Chiaverini reiterated a Neutral rating with a price target of $8 on May 22. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Steven Alexopoulos maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $12 to $9 on April 4. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 25, Valley National Bancorp posted downbeat quarterly results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Heritage Commerce Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTBK#NASDAQ">HTBK</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.38%</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst AndrewLieschmaintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $11 to $10 on April 26. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst David Feastermaintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $9.5 to $11 on Jan. 5. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 25, Heritage Commerce posted weak results for the first quarter.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAIN#NASDAQ">GAIN</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.00%</li>
<li>B. Riley Securities analyst Bryce Rowe reiterated a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $13.5 to $14 on May 10. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Ladenburg Thalmann analyst MickeySchleiendowngraded the stock from Buy to Neutral with a price target of $14 on May 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 8, Gladstone Investment posted weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
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During the last three months, 7 analysts shared their evaluations of Valley Ntl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLY#NASDAQ">VLY</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $8.5, a high estimate of $10.00, and a low estimate of $8.00. A 19.81% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $10.60. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1716397269_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of Valley Ntl among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>David Chiaverini</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Duong</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Alexopoulos</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Gerlinger</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$8.50</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Valley Ntl. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Valley Ntl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Valley Ntl's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Valley Ntl's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VLY/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Valley Ntl analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Valley Ntl</h2>
Valley National Bancorp is a bank holding company whose principal wholly-owned subsidiary is Valley National Bank. It provides a full range of commercial, retail, and trust and investment services largely through its offices and ATM network throughout northern and central New Jersey, New York City Long Island, Florida, and Alabama. The segments of the group are commercial lending, consumer lending, investment management, and corporate and other adjustments, of which key interest income is derived from the commercial lending segment. In recent years, the company has focused on acquiring companies that operate outside of traditional banking and has emphasized wealth and capital management.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Valley Ntl's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Valley Ntl's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 March, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -6.99% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Valley Ntl's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 20.42%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Valley Ntl's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 1.42%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Valley Ntl's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.15%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.57, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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