Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.44
Valley National Bancorp (VLY) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.3%
Payout Ratio
41.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
VLY Dividend Income Check
Safety
41.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.5% and trend is flat.
VLY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.3%
Trailing DPS$0.44
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout41.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout74.6%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.5%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
1Y Total Return59.4%
5Y Total Return7.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,75910Y ago$19,71220Y ago$12,501
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
VLY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (38 years of payments)
VLY Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Valley National Bancorp distributes 41.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 74.6%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
VLY has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VLY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.3% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 4.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.5% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 7.6%, with dividends contributing 15.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $19,712 today.
VLY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.20
Avg/Payment$0.1100
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.1100 | — | 3.74% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 3.69% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 4.13% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 5.16% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.1100 | — | 5.00% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.1100 | — | 4.34% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.1100 | — | 5.16% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 13, 2024 | $0.1100 | — | 6.58% | Jul 2, 2024 |
VLY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.3%
#2 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
41.6% payout
Streak
1Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.3%
#6 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd VLYValley National Banc… | $7.4B | 3.3% | 41.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 WSFSWSFS Financial Corpo… | $3.8B | 0.9% | 12.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $699M | 3.0% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
3rd  NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 TRMKTrustmark Corporatio… | $2.6B | 2.2% | 26.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
1st  FULTFulton Financial Cor… | $4.1B | 3.6% | 36.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
 UMBFUMB Financial Corpor… | $10.0B | 1.4% | 19.3% | 17 | Sustainable |
 OFGOFG Bancorp | $2.0B | 2.4% | 25.3% | 9 | Sustainable |
VLY Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.11 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.01 | 43.6% | 2.30x | 4.5% |
| 2024 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.69 | 63.8% | 1.57x | 4.5% |
| 2023 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.95 | 46.3% | 2.16x | 4.5% |
| 2022 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.14 | 38.6% | 2.59x | 4.5% |
| 2021 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.12 | 39.3% | 2.55x | 4.5% |
| 2020 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.93 | 47.3% | 2.11x | 4.5% |
| 2019 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.87 | 50.6% | 1.98x | 4.5% |
| 2018 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.75 | 58.7% | 1.70x | 4.5% |
| 2017 | $0.44 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.58 | 75.9% | 1.32x | 4.5% |
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Start ComparisonVLY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VLY stock.
How much dividend does VLY pay per share?
Valley National Bancorp (VLY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.44 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.3%. Payments are made Annual.
When is VLY's next ex-dividend date?
VLY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VLY typically pays dividends Annual.
Is VLY's dividend safe?
VLY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +41.6% and FCF payout ratio of +74.6%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has VLY increased its dividend?
VLY has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does VLY pay dividends?
Valley National Bancorp pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.44 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1989 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VLY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VLY five years ago would be worth approximately $10,759 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VLY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VLY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.