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Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL)

Financial Services · Banks Regional · NYSE

Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) is a Financial Services company in the Banks Regional industry. It has a market capitalization of $8.13B and a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 8.9. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 12.3%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 5.2 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.
AI scorecard
Hold · 5.2/10
The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Lagging · -5.5% over 12 months ex. last
Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.
Shariah screen
Not Shariah Compliant
At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Off its high
-39.5%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$8.13B
Trailing P/E8.9
Price / book1.1
Price / sales2.3
FCF yield—
Dividend yield2.2%
Gross margin0.0%
Operating margin—
Net margin28.1%
Revenue growth (YoY)+12.3%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)+11.8%
EPS growth (YoY)+21.3%
FCF/share growth (YoY)—
Beta1.4
ExchangeNYSE
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryBanks Regional

WAL earnings

Next report: Jan 26, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $2.49). Beat the EPS estimate in 1 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q3 2026 Oct 19, 2026 $2.34 $2.43 -3.7% $997.20M
Q2 2026 Jul 21, 2026 $2.28 $2.35 -3.0% $978.10M
Q1 2026 Apr 21, 2026 $1.25 $1.36 -8.1% $1.00B
Q4 2025 Jan 26, 2026 $2.59 $2.38 +8.8% $963.20M

WAL analyst price target

Median target $90.00 from 16 analysts, ranging $82.00 – $96.00.

Banks Regional peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
HDB HDFC Bank $129.32B 15.9
IBN ICICI Bank $121.68B 21.2
MFG Mizuho Financial Group $113.48B 13.1
USB U.S. Bancorp $92.63B 11.6
PNC PNC Financial Services Group $89.43B 12.0
ITUB Itaú Unibanco $81.45B 8.6
LYG Lloyds Banking Group $72.69B 9.8
DB Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft $64.60B 10.5
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Recent Congressional trades

Western Alliance Bancorporation trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member Chamber Trade Amount Disclosed
Lisa McClain House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Aug 13, 2025
Lisa McClain House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Aug 13, 2025
Lance Gooden House Sell $50,001 - $100,000 Dec 12, 2024
Thomas R Tillis Senate Sell $1,001 - $15,000 —

WAL FAQ

Is WAL a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Western Alliance Bancorporation Hold (5.2 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is WAL's P/E ratio?
Western Alliance Bancorporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 8.9.
When does WAL report earnings?
Western Alliance Bancorporation's next scheduled report is on Jan 26, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $2.49.
What is the WAL price target?
The median analyst price target from 16 analysts is $90.00, with a range of $82.00 – $96.00.
Is WAL Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Western Alliance Bancorporation as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does WAL pay a dividend?
Yes — Western Alliance Bancorporation's dividend yield is 2.2%.