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Valley National Bancorp's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.28.
Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.20.
Valley National Bancorp's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.29.
Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.18.
During the past 12 months, Valley National Bancorp's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 79.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -8.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -5.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 4.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.
During the past 13 years, Valley National Bancorp's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 14.00% per year. The lowest was -18.80% per year. And the median was 6.20% per year.
Valley National Bancorp (NAS:VLY) EPS (Basic) Explanation
EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Valley National Bancorp EPS (Basic) Related Terms
Valley National Bancorp EPS (Basic) Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.
Valley National Bancorp's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.20
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Valley National Bancorp (VLY) has a EPS (Basic) of $1.20 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Valley National Bancorp and its competitors.
Is Valley National Bancorp's EPS (Basic) too high?
Valley National Bancorp's current EPS (Basic) is $1.20. Overall, Valley National Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valley National Bancorp's EPS (Basic) compare to CBC and CBSH?
Valley National Bancorp's EPS (Basic) of $1.20 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Banks company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Banks industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Valley National Bancorp and its competitors. Valley National Bancorp's current EPS (Basic) is $1.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valley National Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valley National Bancorp (VLY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.81, compared to a current price of $14.29 — trading 45.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $1.20. Valley National Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valley National Bancorp (VLY), the current EPS (Basic) is $1.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Valley National Bancorp (VLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valley National Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.29 is trading 45.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.81.
GuruFocus considers Valley National Bancorp to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLY:
EPS (Basic): $1.20
GF Value™: $9.81 vs. price of $14.29 (45.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valley National Bancorp is a bank holding company that offers a full suite of national and regional banking solutions through various commercial, private banking, retail, insurance, and wealth management financial services products. It provides personalized service and customized solutions to assist its customers with their financial service needs. The group also offers niche financial services, including loan and deposit products for homeowners associations, cannabis-related business banking, and venture banking, which offers nationally. It manages its business operations under operating segments consisting of Consumer Banking; Commercial Banking; and Treasury and Corporate Other. The group generates the majority of its revenue from the Commercial Banking Segment.
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