Western Alliance (WAL)
NYSE:WAL
WAL Stock Chart & Stats
$70.16
-$0.75(-0.92%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$70.16
-$0.75(-0.92%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$57.05 - $97.23
Previous CloseN/A
Volume239.58K
Average Volume (3M)1.81M
Market Cap
$7.71B
Enterprise Value$10.60B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$24.03B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.48B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.0
Beta1.49
Next Earnings
Apr 16, 2026EPS Estimate
1.94Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.59
Shares Outstanding109,879,135
10 Day Avg. Volume1,771,448
30 Day Avg. Volume1,807,723
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 Cap1.38
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.00
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.27
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.13
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$93.89Price Target Upside33.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)10.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.96B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Returns And StrengthActive share repurchases combined with strong capital and liquidity positions support potential valuation expansion and relative outperformance versus peers.
Isolated Credit LossAnalyst views the charge-off as isolated to a specific trade finance exposure, suggesting broader loan portfolio credit quality remains intact.
Offsetting Losses Through Securities And Cost SavingsManagement intends to realize securities gains and implement identified expense savings to offset the loss without constraining growth, which should limit the hit to earnings.
Bears Say
Deposit Cost And Funding PressureRapid deposit growth concentrated in higher-cost deposit types and a lower-quality deposit base could keep funding costs elevated and pressure profitability.
Earnings Pressure From Higher ProvisionsA front-loaded loan loss provision and a material increase in reported charge-offs are likely to constrain near-term earnings and have prompted analysts to lower estimates.
Unexpected Charge-off And Risk ControlsA fully charged-off trade finance loan and surprising timing and disclosure by management raised questions about risk controls and the potential for additional unforeseen losses.
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 $7.71B.
When is Western Alliance’s upcoming earnings report date?
Western Alliance’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 16, 2026 which is in 20 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 1.94.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$93.89 (33.82% Upside)
$93.89 (33.82% 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
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.33%
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
$93.89
▲(33.82% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.16% Insiders
33.90% Mutual Funds
19.07% Other Institutional Investors
20.54% Public Companies and
Individual Investors