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Western Alliance (WAL)
NYSE:WAL
WAL Stock Chart & Stats
$81.44
-$0.75(-0.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$81.44
-$0.75(-0.92%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$57.05 - $97.23
Previous CloseN/A
Volume239.58K
Average Volume (3M)1.22M
Market Cap
$8.95B
Enterprise Value$12.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$24.03B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.64B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.2
Beta1.45
Next Earnings
Apr 16, 2026EPS Estimate
2.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.59
Shares Outstanding109,879,135
10 Day Avg. Volume1,419,966
30 Day Avg. Volume1,216,373
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 Cap1.34
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.27
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.20
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$101.64Price Target Upside24.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)10.33
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet And Book Value GrowthAnalyst notes likely strong balance sheet expansion and faster book value growth than peers, supporting potential upside in stock valuation.
Earnings Growth Versus PeersAnalyst projects earnings growth above peers, suggesting the company could outperform peers and see an expansion in valuation.
Operating Results And GuidanceAnalyst highlights operating results and forward guidance that exceeded expectations, reinforcing confidence in management's execution and outlook.
Bears Say
Asset Quality And ProvisionsAnalyst flags ongoing credit quality concerns as higher loan-loss provisions reflect work to resolve nonaccrual loans, which may weigh on profitability.
Deposit Mix RiskAnalyst cautions that rapid deposit growth concentrated in higher-cost deposit types may make expansion expensive and offset earnings benefits.
Funding Cost PressureAnalyst warns of persistent upside risk to high-cost deposit expenses and limited relief from expected interest rate reductions, which could keep funding costs elevated and compress margins.
Western Alliance News
WAL FAQ
What was Western Alliance’s price range in the past 12 months?
Western Alliance lowest stock price was $57.05 and its highest was $97.23 in the past 12 months.
What is Western Alliance’s market cap?
Western Alliance’s market cap is $8.95B.
When is Western Alliance’s upcoming earnings report date?
Western Alliance’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 16, 2026 which is in 43 days.
How were Western Alliance’s earnings last quarter?
Western Alliance released its earnings results on Jan 27, 2026. The company reported $2.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.39 by $0.2.
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 2.21.
How many shares outstanding does Western Alliance have?
Western Alliance has 109,879,135 shares outstanding.
What happened to Western Alliance’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Western Alliance reported an EPS of $2.59 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.39. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.165%.
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
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$101.64 (24.80% Upside)
$101.64 (24.80% 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 $2.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.97%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.62%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strong operational and financial performance for FY2025 with multiple record metrics (NII, net revenue, PPNR, EPS), robust loan and deposit growth, meaningful operating leverage, and clear strategic momentum across specialty businesses. Management acknowledged and is proactively addressing credit work-throughs and nonaccruals, which may drive elevated charge-offs in early 2026 but are expected to improve by midyear. The 2026 outlook assumes modest rate relief and continued organic growth; key risks include timing of nonaccrual resolutions, sensitivity to rate cuts for deposit-cost relief, and lumpy fee income from settlements. Overall, the positives materially outweigh the near-term challenges.View all WAL earnings summariesWAL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$101.64
▲(24.80% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.09% Insiders
35.37% Mutual Funds
16.67% Other Institutional Investors
21.16% Public Companies and
Individual Investors