Valley National Bancorp (NASDAQ: VLY) director Carlos Vazquez increased his stake in the regional bank by acquiring 2,500 shares of common stock on February 17, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The shares were purchased at $13.445 apiece, bringing the total cost of the trade to $33,612. After the purchase, Vazquez directly holds 4,252 shares of Valley National Bancorp.
The bank, which has a market capitalization of $7.47 billion, has seen its stock climb about 40% over the last six months and is trading close to its 52-week high of $13.87.
Valley National offers a dividend yield of 3.28% and has maintained dividend payments for 52 consecutive years, a continuity the company continues to highlight in investor communications.
Quarterly performance
Valley National Bancorp reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded analyst expectations. The company posted earnings per share of $0.31, above the consensus estimate of $0.29. Revenue came in at $541.2 million, topping the projected $525.34 million.
The company described these results as an important development for investors, noting the better-than-expected EPS and revenue figures as indicators of recent financial performance.
Valuation and analysis
InvestingPro analysis referenced in the filing materials suggests Valley National is currently undervalued. Additional ProTips are available to subscribers seeking further insight into the regional banking stock.
Key points
- Carlos Vazquez purchased 2,500 shares on February 17, 2026, for $13.445 per share, totaling $33,612.
- Valley National posted Q4 2025 EPS of $0.31 and revenue of $541.2 million, both above analysts' estimates.
- The bank is trading near its 52-week high after a nearly 40% gain over six months and carries a 3.28% dividend yield with 52 consecutive years of payments.
Risks and uncertainties
- The report does not include forward guidance or projections, leaving future performance uncertain.
- The insider purchase amount and post-transaction ownership are limited in scale and do not, by themselves, indicate broader insider sentiment.
- Third-party analyses, such as InvestingPro valuation assessments and ProTips, require subscription access for fuller detail.
These facts are drawn from the company filing and recent financial results. Where information is limited in the public filing or analysis references, the available detail is presented without extrapolation.