In a report released yesterday, Timur Braziler from Wells Fargo maintained a Hold rating on Western Alliance, with a price target of $90.00.
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Timur Braziler has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors influencing Western Alliance’s financial performance. The company’s net interest income (NII) exceeded expectations, and guidance was revised upward, which is a positive indicator. However, this was counterbalanced by increased expenses and a slower-than-anticipated growth in the balance sheet, which raises concerns about future profitability.
Additionally, while the net interest margin (NIM) showed some improvement, it did not meet the expected increase, and the loan and deposit growth fell short of estimates. These mixed results suggest limited immediate stock movement, as the positive NII performance is offset by higher costs and slower growth. Consequently, Braziler’s Hold rating reflects a cautious stance, acknowledging both the potential and the challenges facing Western Alliance.
Braziler covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Popular, First Horizon, and Synovus. According to TipRanks, Braziler has an average return of 6.2% and a 56.69% success rate on recommended stocks.