VLY Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$16.00
34.91% Upside
Mean Price Target
$13.11
10.5% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$10.00
-15.68% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Mar 03, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
VLY Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, VLY (NYSE: VLY) reported an actual EPS of $0.2897 for the quarter ending on Oct 23, 2025, compared to an estimated $0.26, resulting in a 11.42% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jul 24, 2025), VLY recorded an actual EPS of $0.23 with a 4.55% surprise. See VLY's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
VLY has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Oct 23, 2025 showing a 11.42% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jul 24, 2025 recorded a 4.55% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | 0.2897 | 0.26 | +11.42% |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 0.23 | 0.22 | +4.55% |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 0.18 | 0.19 | -5.26% |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 0.13 | 0.15 | -13.33% |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 0.13 | 0.19 | -31.58% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VLY stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given VLY stock an average recommendation of
Strong Buy. 38 analysts have given their ratings
to VLY out of which
26 analysts have given strong buy call,
7 analysts have given buy call,
5 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$13.11 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 10.5% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for VLY highest price target?
Analysts suggest VLY's stock price would rise to a high of $16.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for VLY over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the VLY stock price could move to $10.00.
What is the average target price for VLY?
VLY stock has an average analyst estimate of $13.11.
At its current price, how far is VLY from its average target price?
VLY shares are currently trading 10.5% above this price target.
What were VLY’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.29 versus consensus estimates of $0.26, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.18.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
VLY's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.27 and - $0.36 for the whole year.
What has VLY's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 18.73% EPS growth for VLY in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 1.6% in the past five years.