Is Valley National Bancorp (VLY) a risky stock?
As of July 28, 2026, Clavix grades Valley National Bancorp (VLY) A- for risk, a composite score of 82 out of 100 on an A+ to F scale, which puts VLY in the "low risk" band. The grade is a risk read for educational purposes, not a buy or sell recommendation.
Grade as of July 28, 2026. Clavix regrades every trading day.
The five risk dimensions behind VLY's grade
Each Clavix grade is a composite of five independent reads. Higher is safer. Here is how VLY scores on each, as of July 28, 2026.
What's moving VLY's risk right now
Company-specific signals Clavix flags behind VLY's current grade, drawn from recent news and filings as of July 28, 2026.
JPMorgan cut its Valley National price target to $17 but kept its overweight rating, signaling tempered but still positive expectations. Q2 results beat on revenue with solid loan and deposit growth, though investors remain wary about margin sustainability.
VLY shares have rallied 62% yet Q2 results missed expectations despite strong revenue growth, as elevated operating costs continue to squeeze profits. Investors now look to upcoming earnings to confirm net interest margins and credit quality hold up.
Recent VLY news
The latest headlines Clavix ingested for Valley National Bancorp, newest first. These feed the news-sentiment dimension of VLY's grade.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced its price target on Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ:VLY) from $17.50 to $17.00 while maintaining an overweight rating. Other brokerages, including UBS Group, have also recently issued commentary on the stock.
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Valley National Bancorp (VLY) stock has delivered a 62.3% return over the past three years, yet valuation analysis suggests shares still trade at a discount to intrinsic value and to typical market multiples for comparable fundamentals.
What a A- grade means
On the Clavix A+ to F scale, VLY's composite of 82 falls in the A band (80–100), read as "low risk." The scale is fixed, so the meaning never moves.
This page is generated from Clavix's own risk model and is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell VLY or any security. Grades are risk indicators, not predictions of return. Data may be delayed.