Valley National Bancorp reported a net income of $177.6 million for Q4 2022, or $0.34 per diluted common share. Loan growth remained elevated, aided by a reduction in loan payoffs. The company faces pressure regarding deposit pricing expectations and growth opportunities but is focused on differentiated deposit niches.
Total loans increased $1.7 billion, or 15 percent on an annualized basis.
Net interest income on a tax equivalent basis increased $11.9 million compared to Q3 2022.
The allowance for credit losses for loans totaled $483.3 million, representing 1.03 percent of total loans.
Non-interest income decreased $3.4 million due, in part, to a $3.4 million decrease in swap fee income.
Valley National Bancorp is facing challenges with deposit pricing expectations and growth opportunities in 2023. The company is focusing on differentiated deposit niches and executing strategic initiatives to navigate the changing banking environment.