Valley National Bancorp (VLY) Competitors

Valley National Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. 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.

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 company insiders. Comparatively, 4.5% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Valley National Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than Cathay General Bancorp. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Valley National Bancorp and 1 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp. Cathay General Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Valley National Bancorp's score of 1.05 indicating that Cathay General Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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.

Valley National Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $15.13, suggesting a potential upside of 5.24%. Cathay General Bancorp has a consensus target price of $51.75, suggesting a potential downside of 15.01%. Given Valley National Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Valley National Bancorp is more favorable than Cathay General Bancorp.

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 has a beta of 1.04, meaning that its share price is 4% 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.

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.

Valley National Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Hancock Whitney pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. Valley National Bancorp pays out 39.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Hancock Whitney pays out 41.1% 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.

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.

Valley National Bancorp has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Hancock Whitney has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Valley National Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than Hancock Whitney. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Valley National Bancorp and 1 mentions for Hancock Whitney. Valley National Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Hancock Whitney's score of 0.00 indicating that Valley National Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

61.0% of Valley National Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Hancock Whitney shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Valley National Bancorp shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Hancock Whitney shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Valley National Bancorp currently has a consensus target price of $15.13, indicating a potential upside of 5.24%. Hancock Whitney has a consensus target price of $78.43, indicating a potential upside of 8.97%. Given Hancock Whitney's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Hancock Whitney is more favorable than Valley National Bancorp.

Simmons First National has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valley National Bancorp has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its share price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Valley National Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than Simmons First National. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Valley National Bancorp and 1 mentions for Simmons First National. Valley National Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Simmons First National's score of 0.00 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 3.8%. Valley National Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. 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 raised 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.

Simmons First National presently has a consensus price target of $22.00, suggesting a potential downside of 2.14%. Valley National Bancorp has a consensus price target of $15.13, suggesting a potential upside of 5.24%. Given Valley National Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Valley National Bancorp is more favorable than Simmons First National.

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

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.

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.

United Bankshares has a net margin of 27.45% compared to Valley National Bancorp's net margin of 18.61%. United Bankshares' return on equity of 9.26% beat Valley National Bancorp's return on equity.

United Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Valley National Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. United Bankshares pays out 42.6% 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. United Bankshares has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years. United Bankshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

United Bankshares has a beta of 0.71, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Valley National Bancorp has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Valley National Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than United Bankshares. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Valley National Bancorp and 1 mentions for United Bankshares. Valley National Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat United Bankshares' score of 0.00 indicating that Valley National Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

70.8% of United Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.0% of Valley National Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.2% of United Bankshares shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Valley National Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

United Bankshares presently has a consensus price target of $45.75, indicating a potential upside of 1.02%. Valley National Bancorp has a consensus price target of $15.13, indicating a potential upside of 5.24%. Given Valley National Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Valley National Bancorp is more favorable than United Bankshares.

Valley National Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than United Bankshares. United Bankshares 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.