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Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ: VLY), the holding company for Valley National Bank, regularly issues news and updates that reflect its activities as a regional commercial bank. As the principal subsidiary, Valley National Bank is described as a regional bank with approximately $63 billion in assets and operations across New Jersey, New York, Florida, Alabama, California, and Illinois. News coverage often highlights its relationship-based banking philosophy, commercial growth initiatives, and community investment efforts.
Readers of this page can find announcements related to earnings, dividends, and financial performance, such as quarterly results and regular preferred and common stock dividend declarations. These updates provide insight into Valley’s net interest income, loan and deposit trends, credit quality metrics, and overall profitability, as reported in its public communications and related Form 8-K filings.
Valley’s news flow also includes leadership appointments and market expansion updates. Recent releases have detailed the hiring of senior executives to lead commercial banking in New Jersey, the Philadelphia and South Jersey region, and California, as well as the appointment of a head of asset-based lending. These items illustrate how the bank is building its commercial platform and expanding its presence across key geographies and business segments.
Another important theme in Valley’s news is its focus on community and corporate citizenship. The bank has reported on education-focused philanthropy in New Jersey and Florida and on broader community development investments supporting low-to-moderate income individuals and neighborhoods. Brand and marketing initiatives, such as the "That’s How" campaign, are also covered, showing how Valley presents its nearly century-long history and relationship-driven identity. Investors, analysts, and customers can use this news page to follow Valley’s financial reporting, strategic initiatives, and community-oriented activities over time.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) reported Q1 2026 net income of $163.9 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, versus $106.1 million, or $0.18, in Q1 2025. Net interest income (tax equivalent) was $472.8 million and net interest margin was 3.17%. Loans rose to $50.8 billion and deposits to $52.9 billion. Provision for credit losses was $21.2 million; allowance for loan losses was $599.8 million (1.18% of loans). Efficiency ratio improved to 53.10%.
Valley Bank (VLY) is expanding commercial banking into Phoenix, Arizona, building on its Dudley Ventures tax credit affiliate presence. Valley now operates in 6 of the top 10 US MSAs, representing >$2.3 trillion in deposits, 60+ million people, and 135,000+ small and mid-size businesses.
The Phoenix team will focus on commercial and industrial lending, treasury and underwriting, led by experienced hires including Regional President Heath Scheid and Arizona Market President Patrick Epum.
Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: VLY) appointed Jonas Ng as First Senior Vice President, Head of Small Business Banking on April 9, 2026. Ng will lead the bank’s small business strategy across deposits, lending, digital channels, and client engagement.
The move reinforces Valley’s relationship-led, technology-enabled approach and targets roughly 3.4 million small businesses across its New York, New Jersey, Florida, Alabama, and California footprint, according to S&P Capital IQ.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) will release first quarter 2026 earnings before market open on Thursday, April 23, 2026. CEO Ira Robbins will host a conference call the same day at 8:30 AM ET.
The teleconference requires pre-registration for dial-in and PIN; it will be webcast live and archived through Monday, May 25, 2026. Investor presentation materials will be posted on the company website prior to the call.
Valley (NYSE:VLY) opened a new Melbourne, Florida branch on March 31, 2026, expanding presence in Brevard County. The 2,000-square-foot location at 6455 N Wickham Rd offers commercial and consumer services including HOA banking, private banking, financing and treasury management, staffed by three bankers with 100+ combined years of experience.
The team presented a $10,000 donation to United Way of Brevard; branch hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday and an on-site ATM is available.
Valley National Bank (NASDAQ: VLY) received its third consecutive "Outstanding" CRA rating from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for the 2022–2024 evaluation period. Valley reported $3.5 billion in community development loans, $750 million+ in investments, nearly $300 million in New Markets Tax Credits, 950 community mortgages totaling $355 million, and over 23,000 volunteer hours.
The rating reflects lending, investing, and service activity focused on affordable housing, small business support, and LMI community development across Valley's footprint.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) announced a new share repurchase program authorizing up to 25 million shares. The new authorization becomes effective April 27, 2026 and expires April 27, 2028. Repurchases may occur via open market trades or Rule 10b5-1 plans.
Timing and amounts will depend on price, business and market conditions; the program does not obligate Valley to repurchase any specific number of shares and may be suspended at Valley’s discretion.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) declared regular quarterly preferred and common stock dividends for shareholders of record on March 13, 2026.
Preferred dividends per share: Series A $0.487324, Series B $0.470324, Series C $0.515625, each payable March 30, 2026. Common dividend: $0.11 per share, payable April 1, 2026 and unchanged from the prior quarter. The company cautioned the common dividend should not be used as an indicator of future dividends.
Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ: VLY) released its 2nd Annual Middle‑Market C&I Survey of 500 U.S. middle‑market companies, showing stronger 2025 performance but rising external pressures entering 2026. Key metrics: 92% rate cash flow good/very good (up from 79%), productivity 95%, and profitability 89%.
Respondents flagged inflation/interest-rate management (57%), geopolitical/trade concerns (52%), execution gaps in cash‑flow and cost control, limited fraud mitigation use, and low banker advisory engagement.
Valley National Bank (NASDAQ: VLY) appointed Rodrigo Suarez as Head of Partner Banking, Stephen Schroth as Head of Digital & Assisted Channels, and Ed Montesdeoca to lead Customer Care & Strategy on February 11, 2026. These hires target growth in fintech partnerships, digital channels, and customer experience.
Suarez joins from Piermont Bank where he built a partner platform generating hundreds of millions in deposits and billions in payment volume. Montesdeoca led a global service team of more than 5,000 associates at Capital One and piloted generative AI in contact centers. Schroth brings 25+ years in digital product and experience design.