Valley National Bancorp (VLY) — closed signal from May 4, 2026
Target reached Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on August 2, 2026.
Predicted vs. what happened
VLY price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted
$12.81 – $13.35Entry zone — fair-value band
$13.35Published — price the day we called it
$14.84Target — the price the thesis aimed for
$15.20Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return
$14.29Window close — end-of-window price, context only
What happened
Target reached
Reached its target in 64 days.
Peak price
$15.20
peak on July 16, 2026 — not a realized returnPeak gain
+13.9%
peak, from the publication priceWindow close
$14.29
end-of-window price, context onlyDays to target
64
Window
May 4, 2026 – August 2, 2026
The thesis — published May 4, 2026
Predicted growth
+12%
over the measurement windowTarget price
$14.84
the price the thesis aimed forEntry zone
$12.81 – $13.35
the fair-value band we waited forPrice at publication
$13.35
published May 4, 2026Confidence
74%
how strongly the data lined upTimeframe
Short-term (0–3 months)
Valley National shows clear signs of operational improvement: sales and other revenue drivers improved in the latest quarter, interest income is stronger, margins widened and deposits grew. Insider buying signals management confidence. Valuation looks fair, but loan quality, higher borrowing costs and exposure to office and commercial property are the main risks.
Primary drivers
- Quarterly results show the bank is executing better
- Stronger interest income helps make earnings steadier
- Deposit growth plus insider buying adds confidence
- Main risks are loan quality and funding pressure in the region
Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.
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