VLY.O Surges Past 5-Day SMA Amid Positive Sentiment
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 21 Nov 25
Source: Coinmarketcap
Shares of VLY.O experienced a notable uptick today, crossing above the 5-day simple moving average (SMA), which is often viewed as a bullish signal by traders. This technical breakout suggests a potential shift in momentum, indicating that investors may be gaining confidence in the stock's near-term prospects. The recent positive sentiment surrounding VLY.O can be attributed to favorable market conditions and optimistic forecasts from analysts, who have highlighted the company's robust fundamentals. As the stock continues to gain traction, market participants will be closely monitoring its performance for further signs of strength.
Analyst Views on VLY
Wall Street analysts forecast VLY stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VLY is 14.00 USD with a low forecast of 12.00 USD and a high forecast of 15.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 12.270
Low
12.00
Averages
14.00
High
15.00
Current: 12.270
Low
12.00
Averages
14.00
High
15.00
About VLY
Valley National Bancorp is a bank holding company and a financial holding company. The Company’s principal subsidiary is Valley National Bank. Its segments include Consumer Banking, Commercial Banking and Treasury and Corporate Other. The Consumer Banking comprises residential mortgages and automobile loans, and to a lesser extent, secured personal lines of credit, home equity loans and other consumer loans. Consumer Banking also includes the wealth management and insurance services division, comprised of asset management advisory, brokerage, trust, personal and title insurance, tax credit advisory services, and international and domestic private banking businesses. The Commercial Banking comprises floating rate and adjustable rate commercial and industrial loans and construction loans, and adjustable and fixed-rate owner-occupied and commercial real estate loans. It also offers niche financial services, including loan and deposit products for homeowners’ associations and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
