Valley National Bancorp (VLY) Competitors

Valley National Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Valley National Bancorp pays out 39.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 31.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Valley National Bancorp and Valley National Bancorp both had 9 articles in the media. Cathay General Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.98 beat Valley National Bancorp's score of 0.73 indicating that Cathay General Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Valley National Bancorp has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 0.86, meaning that its share price is 14% less volatile than the broader market.

Valley National Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Cathay General Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Valley National Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

61.0% of Valley National Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.0% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Valley National Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Cathay General Bancorp has a net margin of 23.79% compared to Valley National Bancorp's net margin of 18.61%. Cathay General Bancorp's return on equity of 11.37% beat Valley National Bancorp's return on equity.

Valley National Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $15.87, indicating a potential upside of 9.05%. Cathay General Bancorp has a consensus target price of $51.75, indicating a potential downside of 16.07%. Given Valley National Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Valley National Bancorp is more favorable than Cathay General Bancorp.

In the previous week, Valley National Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than Hancock Whitney. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Valley National Bancorp and 8 mentions for Hancock Whitney. Hancock Whitney's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Valley National Bancorp's score of 0.73 indicating that Hancock Whitney is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Hancock Whitney pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Valley National Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Hancock Whitney pays out 41.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Valley National Bancorp pays out 39.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Hancock Whitney has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. Valley National Bancorp is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Hancock Whitney presently has a consensus target price of $80.50, indicating a potential upside of 6.00%. Valley National Bancorp has a consensus target price of $15.87, indicating a potential upside of 9.05%. Given Valley National Bancorp's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Valley National Bancorp is more favorable than Hancock Whitney.

Hancock Whitney has a net margin of 21.34% compared to Valley National Bancorp's net margin of 18.61%. Hancock Whitney's return on equity of 11.20% beat Valley National Bancorp's return on equity.

81.2% of Hancock Whitney shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.0% of Valley National Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Hancock Whitney shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Valley National Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Hancock Whitney has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its stock price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valley National Bancorp has a beta of 1.03, indicating that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

Valley National Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Hancock Whitney. Valley National Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hancock Whitney, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

In the previous week, Bank OZK had 2 more articles in the media than Valley National Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Bank OZK and 9 mentions for Valley National Bancorp. Bank OZK's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Valley National Bancorp's score of 0.73 indicating that Bank OZK is being referred to more favorably in the media.

86.2% of Bank OZK shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.0% of Valley National Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 6.7% of Bank OZK shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Valley National Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Bank OZK pays an annual dividend of $1.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Valley National Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Bank OZK pays out 30.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Valley National Bancorp pays out 39.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Bank OZK has raised its dividend for 29 consecutive years. Bank OZK is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Bank OZK has a net margin of 25.27% compared to Valley National Bancorp's net margin of 18.61%. Bank OZK's return on equity of 12.32% beat Valley National Bancorp's return on equity.

Bank OZK has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Valley National Bancorp. Bank OZK is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Valley National Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Bank OZK presently has a consensus price target of $56.25, suggesting a potential upside of 11.21%. Valley National Bancorp has a consensus price target of $15.87, suggesting a potential upside of 9.05%. Given Bank OZK's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Bank OZK is more favorable than Valley National Bancorp.

Bank OZK has a beta of 0.89, indicating that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valley National Bancorp has a beta of 1.03, indicating that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

Valley National Bancorp has a net margin of 18.61% compared to Simmons First National's net margin of -25.44%. Valley National Bancorp's return on equity of 8.68% beat Simmons First National's return on equity.

Simmons First National currently has a consensus target price of $23.00, suggesting a potential upside of 0.09%. Valley National Bancorp has a consensus target price of $15.87, suggesting a potential upside of 9.05%. Given Valley National Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Valley National Bancorp is more favorable than Simmons First National.

Valley National Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Simmons First National. Simmons First National is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Valley National Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Simmons First National has a beta of 0.9, meaning that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valley National Bancorp has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Valley National Bancorp had 3 more articles in the media than Simmons First National. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Valley National Bancorp and 6 mentions for Simmons First National. Valley National Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat Simmons First National's score of 0.65 indicating that Valley National Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Simmons First National pays an annual dividend of $0.86 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Valley National Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Simmons First National pays out -33.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Valley National Bancorp pays out 39.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Simmons First National has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years. Simmons First National is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

27.6% of Simmons First National shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.0% of Valley National Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Simmons First National shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Valley National Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.