Valley National Sees 2026 Loan Growth Above 6%

• Valley National forecasts 2026 loan growth above its original 4%-6% range in its September 30 outlook update.
• Deposit growth is expected at or above the high end of the original 5%-7% range.
• Net interest income growth is projected at the high end of the 11%-13% range.
• Adjusted non-interest income growth should reach or exceed 9%; adjusted non-interest expense growth is expected at the 4.5% upper bound.
• Third-quarter 2026 net income rose to $206.3 million from $163.4 million a year earlier, supported by net interest margin expansion.

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