VLY VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP Insider Trading

COO Russell sold 90,537 shares of VLY at $13.54, reducing holdings by 58.5% to 64,167 shares

Russell Barrett, SEVP and Chief Operating Officer, executed a substantial sale of 90,537 shares at $13.54 on 2026-04-27, reducing his post-transaction holdings from 154,704 to 64,167 shares—a net reduction of 58.5% of his prior position. The sale occurred when VLY traded near its 52-week high of $13.77, with the stock appreciating 14.0% over the prior 30 days and 11.0% over the prior 90 days. The transaction represents a material reduction in executive stake at a company with solid fundamentals (P/E of 10.24 and net income of $163,355,000.00), warranting investor attention as a significant shift in insider exposure.

Director Vazquez bought 2,500 shares of VLY at $13.44; holdings increase 142.7% to 4,252 shares post-transaction.

Carlos J Vazquez, a VLY director, purchased 2,500 shares (2.5K shares) at $13.44 on 2026-02-17, increasing his total holdings from 1,752 shares to 4,252 shares—a substantial 142.7% increase in his position. The transaction occurred near the 52-week high of $13.71, with the stock up 12.2% over the prior 30 days and 26.6% over 90 days. At the time of purchase, VLY traded at a P/E of 14.27 with a market cap of $7,399,823,854.66 ($7.4B) and net income of $163,355,000.00 ($163.4M). The significant percentage increase in his personal stake may reflect a director's assessment of value, though the timing relative to recent momentum and proximity to the 52-week high warrants attention to the broader strategic context.

Director Efrat Eyal buys 196 shares of Valley National Bancorp at $9.16; holdings rise 11.9% to 1,848 shares

Director Efrat Eyal purchased 196 shares at $9.16 on 2025-05-14, increasing his holdings from 1,652 to 1,848 shares (+11.9%). The transaction occurred at a price approximately 15% below the 52-week high of $10.78, while the stock is up 11.4% over the past 30 days. Valley National Bancorp's valuation metrics (P/E of 13.09, net income of $106,058,000.00) place it in a moderate valuation context for a $5.1B market cap regional bank. This insider purchase represents a modest absolute commitment ($1,795.36) and adds to the director's position on a discretionary basis.

Bank Leumi (10% owner) buys 1,000,000 shares of VLY at $9.35, raising stake to 72,861,862 shares

Bank Leumi purchased 1,000,000 shares at $9.35 on 2024-11-08, increasing its already substantial 10% ownership stake to 72,861,862 shares. The transaction price of $9.35 sits below the current price of $9.84 and meaningfully below the 52-week high of $10.78, placing the purchase in the lower half of the recent trading range. As a major shareholder adding to its position, this incremental accumulation is noteworthy for its scale and signal of continued commitment, though the modest 1.4% increase relative to pre-transaction holdings suggests measured capital deployment rather than aggressive expansion of the stake.

SEVP Joseph Chillura sells 100,000 VLY shares across 2 transactions for $1.0M as stock rises 13.5% in 30 days

Joseph Chillura, Senior Executive Vice President of CML Banking at Valley National Bancorp, executed 2 separate sales totaling 100,000 shares for $1,030,500.00 on consecutive days (January 29–30, 2025) at a blended average price of $10.30. This reduces his post-transaction holdings to 445,249 shares, representing an 18.3% reduction from his prior 545,249 shares. The sale occurred after a significant 30-day rally of +13.5% and a 90-day gain of +9.1%, placing the stock at $10.28 currently, just 4.6% below its 52-week high of $10.78. With Valley National trading at a P/E of 15.58 and posting net income of $97,856,000.00, the fundamentals remain solid. The timing of this multi-transaction sale during a strong uptrend, combined with retention of a substantial remaining position (445,249 shares), merits monitoring of subsequent activity patterns and any material operational updates.

Director Sandor Nitzan purchased 110 shares of Valley National Bancorp at $10.24; establishes initial position.

Sandor Nitzan, a director at Valley National Bancorp, acquired 110 shares at $10.24 on January 27, 2025, establishing an initial shareholding in the company. The stock is trading near its 52-week high ($10.80), at 97.6% of that peak, and has appreciated 13.2% over the past 30 days and 7.7% over 90 days. With a P/E ratio of 15.64 against net income of $97,856,000.00, the company shows stable fundamentals. The small transaction size ($1,126.40) and zero prior holdings suggest this purchase reflects a baseline director position rather than a material change in conviction; the timing—after significant recent momentum—does not provide a distinct contrarian signal.