Western Alliance (WAL)
NYSE:WAL
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WAL Stock Chart & Stats
$79.39
-$0.75(-0.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$79.39
-$0.75(-0.92%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$65.82 - $97.23
Previous CloseN/A
Volume239.58K
Average Volume (3M)1.29M
Market Cap
$9.06B
Enterprise Value$10.98B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$13.96B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.48B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.1
Beta1.48
Next Earnings
Jul 16, 2026EPS Estimate
2.43Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)8.77
Shares Outstanding108,670,240
10 Day Avg. Volume947,774
30 Day Avg. Volume1,293,655
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.41
Price to Book (P/B)1.20
Price to Sales (P/S)1.73
P/FCF Ratio-3.27
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.21
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.07
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.39
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.42
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$88.70Price Target Upside11.73% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)9.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Position And BuybacksActive share repurchases alongside strong capital and liquidity buffers support the case for valuation expansion and potential outperformance versus peers.
Loss Offset PlanManagement intends to offset loan loss provisions with realized securities gains and targeted expense savings, which should limit earnings pressure and help sustain growth plans.
Mortgage Servicing Regulatory TailwindProposed regulatory changes to mortgage servicing rights may increase the value of mortgage servicing assets, providing a potential revenue boost from mortgage-related fees.
Bears Say
Credit Concentration RiskLarge exposure to non-depository financial firms and commercial office loans raises the risk of elevated loan losses if those sectors deteriorate, weighing on credit quality.
Funding Cost PressureA higher-for-longer interest rate environment keeps funding costs elevated and limits the bank's ability to reduce interest-related expenses, constraining earnings performance.
Reserve AdequacyA comparatively low allowance for loan losses increases vulnerability to a credit downturn and could necessitate larger provisions that pressure earnings.
Western Alliance News
WAL FAQ
What was Western Alliance’s price range in the past 12 months?
Western Alliance lowest stock price was $65.81 and its highest was $97.23 in the past 12 months.
What is Western Alliance’s market cap?
Western Alliance’s market cap is $9.06B.
When is Western Alliance’s upcoming earnings report date?
Western Alliance’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 69 days.
How were Western Alliance’s earnings last quarter?
Western Alliance released its earnings results on Apr 21, 2026. The company reported $1.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.618 by $0.032.
Is Western Alliance overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Western Alliance’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Western Alliance pay dividends?
Western Alliance pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.42 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.8%. See more information on Western Alliance dividends here
What is Western Alliance’s EPS estimate?
Western Alliance’s EPS estimate is 2.43.
How many shares outstanding does Western Alliance have?
Western Alliance has 108,670,240 shares outstanding.
What happened to Western Alliance’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Western Alliance reported an EPS of $1.65 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.618. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.694%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Western Alliance?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WAL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Western Alliance Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$88.70 (11.73% Upside)
$88.70 (11.73% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WAL Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 577.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $91.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 33%
Bearish news 67%
Bearish news 67%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
22.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
19.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Western Alliance
Western Alliance Bancorporation operates as the bank holding company for Western Alliance Bank that provides various banking products and related services primarily in Arizona, California, and Nevada. It operates in Commercial, Consumer Related, and Corporate & Other segments. The company offers deposit products, including checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as fixed-rate and fixed maturity certificates of deposit accounts; and treasury management and residential mortgage products and services. It also offers commercial and industrial loan products, such as working capital lines of credit, loans to technology companies, inventory and accounts receivable lines, mortgage warehouse lines, equipment loans and leases, and other commercial loans; commercial real estate loans, which are secured by multi-family residential properties, professional offices, industrial facilities, retail centers, hotels, and other commercial properties; construction and land development loans for single family and multi-family residential projects, industrial/warehouse properties, office buildings, retail centers, medical office facilities, and residential lot developments; and consumer loans. In addition, the company provides other financial services, such as internet banking, wire transfers, electronic bill payment and presentment, lock box services, courier, and cash management services. Further, it holds certain investment securities, municipal and non-profit loans, and leases; invests primarily in low-income housing tax credits and small business investment corporations; and holds certain real estate loans and related securities. The company operates 36 branch locations, as well as loan production offices. Western Alliance Bancorporation was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
WAL Company Deck
WAL Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong underlying franchise momentum: robust deposit and loan growth, solid NII and PPNR expansion, improved efficiency, stable core asset quality excluding two material fraud-related charge-offs, and management confidence reflected in opportunistic buybacks and reiterated 2026 targets. The primary negatives were the sizeable one-time fraud-related charge-offs (LAM and Cantor Group 5) that reduced reported earnings and remain subject to uncertain recoveries, some mortgage volatility from March rate moves, and near-term pressure from higher deposit cost assumptions given removed rate-cut expectations. Overall, management framed the disruptions as largely behind them and provided an outlook showing revenue and margin tailwinds, leading to a favorable near-to-medium-term operating view.View all WAL earnings summariesWAL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$88.70
▲(11.73% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.22% Insiders
34.20% Mutual Funds
0.98% Other Institutional Investors
37.54% Public Companies and
Individual Investors