Western Alliance demonstrated strong earnings performance and deposit growth, with significant improvements in asset quality and efficiency targets. However, challenges such as a decline in net interest income and increased criticized assets were noted. Overall, the highlights indicate a positive outlook despite some financial and operational challenges.
Company Guidance
During Western Alliance Bancorporation's fourth quarter 2024 earnings call, guidance for 2025 was provided, highlighting a focus on maintaining a strong liquidity position and optimizing asset mix. The company aims for loan growth of approximately $5 billion and deposit growth of $8 billion, targeting a loan-to-deposit ratio around 80%. Net interest income is projected to increase by 6-8%, with non-interest income also expected to rise by the same percentage, driven by diversified revenue streams. The efficiency ratio is anticipated to improve to below 50% by year-end, alongside a return on tangible common equity moving toward the upper teens. Additionally, credit quality remains stable, with net charge-offs expected to remain consistent with 2024 levels.
Strong Earnings Performance
Western Alliance generated $1.95 per share for the fourth quarter and $7.09 for 2024. Pre-provision net revenue growth was 12% linked-quarter unannualized.
Robust Deposit Growth
Deposits grew $11 billion in 2024, with a 20% year-over-year increase, demonstrating strong franchise strength.
Improved Asset Quality
A material decline in special mention loans was noted, with net charge-offs expected to remain stable in 2025 compared to 2024.
Efficiency and Profitability Goals
Western Alliance aims to lower its efficiency ratio to 50% and achieve a higher teens return on tangible common equity by year-end 2025.
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Western Alliance (WAL) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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WAL Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Jan 27, 2025
$93.59
$88.78
-5.14%
Oct 17, 2024
$93.12
$84.80
-8.93%
Jul 18, 2024
$70.14
$75.70
+7.93%
Apr 18, 2024
$54.68
$56.35
+3.05%
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FAQ
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Western Alliance (WAL) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 17, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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