See how top analysts and institutions rate VLY — including buy, hold, and sell recommendations.
| Rating Source | Action | Rating | Target Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD Cowen | Initiated | Buy | $14 | 2025-09-25 |
| Jefferies | Upgrade | Hold → Buy | $14 | 2025-09-24 |
| Citigroup | Upgrade | Neutral → Buy | $13.50 | 2025-09-15 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | Initiated | Overweight | $12 | 2025-09-10 |
| Hovde Group | Resumed | Outperform | $12.50 | 2025-09-10 |
| Truist | Upgrade | Hold → Buy | $11 | 2025-07-25 |
| Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $11 | 2025-07-03 |
| Jefferies | Initiated | Hold | $10 | 2025-05-21 |
| Truist | Initiated | Hold | $10 | 2025-05-13 |
| Date | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| October 2025 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| July 2025 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The majority of institutional investors have issued a "Buy" rating for VLY, and analyst sentiment aligns closely, with very few "Sell" recommendations. This suggests a broadly favorable outlook for the stock's performance.
