First Eagle Investment's VLY Position Overview
First Eagle Investment (via First Eagle Investment Management, LLC) currently holds 1.12 M shares of Valley National Bancorp (VLY) worth $16.38 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 1970-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 226 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, First Eagle Investment has maintained a long-term strategic position in VLY, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2024, adding 170,700 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2023, reducing 77.64 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
First Eagle Investment's Valley National Ban (VLY) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Valley National Ban (VLY) Trades by First Eagle Investment
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +146,500 | Add 15.08% | 1.12 M | $14.65 |
| Q1 2026 | +88,500 | Add 10.02% | 971,500 | $12.28 |
| Q4 2025 | -2,800 | Reduce 0.32% | 883,000 | $11.68 |
| Q3 2025 | +2,000 | Add 0.23% | 885,800 | $10.60 |
| Q2 2025 | -109,000 | Reduce 10.98% | 883,800 | $8.93 |
| Q1 2025 | +16,800 | Add 1.72% | 992,800 | $8.89 |
| Q4 2024 | +92,500 | Add 10.47% | 976,000 | $9.06 |
| Q3 2024 | +170,700 | Add 23.95% | 883,500 | $9.06 |
| Q2 2024 | +165,500 | Add 30.24% | 712,800 | $6.98 |
| Q1 2024 | +149,000 | Add 37.41% | 547,300 | $7.96 |
| Q4 2023 | +398,300 | New Buy | 398,300 | $10.86 |
| Q1 1970 | +78.04 M | Add 0.00% | 78.04 M | $0.21 |
First Eagle Investment's Valley National Ban Investment FAQs
First Eagle Investment first purchased Valley National Bancorp (VLY) in Q1 1970, acquiring 78,037,920 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
First Eagle Investment has held Valley National Bancorp (VLY) for 226 quarters since Q1 1970.
First Eagle Investment's largest addition to Valley National Bancorp (VLY) was in Q1 1970, adding 78,037,920 shares worth $16.38 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q2 2026, First Eagle Investment's firm, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, owns 1,118,000 shares of Valley National Bancorp (VLY), valued at approximately $16.38 M.
As of the Q2 2026 filing, Valley National Bancorp (VLY) represents approximately 0.03% of First Eagle Investment's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
First Eagle Investment's peak holding in Valley National Bancorp (VLY) was 78,037,920 shares, as reported at the end of Q1 1970.