Western Alliance Bancorporation operates as the holding company for Western Alliance Bank that provides various banking products and related services primarily in Arizona, California, and Nevada. The company offers deposit products, including checking accounts, savings accounts, and money market accounts, as well as fixed-rate and fixed maturity certificates of deposit accounts. It also offers commercial and industrial loan products, such as working capital lines of credit, 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. As of December 31, 2017, the company operated 38 branch locations and 8 loan production offices. Western Alliance Bancorporation was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry State commercial banks
Sub-IndustryRegional Banks
SectorFinance
SymbolNYSE:WAL
CUSIP95763810
Phone602-389-3500
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.29
Current Ratio0.91
Quick Ratio0.91
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio19.42
Forward P/E Ratio14.58
P/E Growth1.14
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$890.86 million
Price / Sales7.02
Cash Flow$3.3039 per share
Price / Cash17.87
Book Value$21.14 per share
Price / Book2.79
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.10
Net Income$325.49 million
Net Margins37.80%
Return on Equity16.18%
Return on Assets1.77%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,725
Outstanding Shares105,860,000
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Alliance Bancorporation's stock symbol?
Western Alliance Bancorporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WAL."
How were Western Alliance Bancorporation's earnings last quarter?
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 19th. The financial services provider reported $0.96 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.93 by $0.03. The financial services provider had revenue of $226.90 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $232.59 million. Western Alliance Bancorporation had a return on equity of 16.18% and a net margin of 37.80%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 19.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.70 EPS. View Western Alliance Bancorporation's Earnings History.
When is Western Alliance Bancorporation's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for WAL?
12 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Western Alliance Bancorporation's shares. Their predictions range from $58.00 to $72.00. On average, they expect Western Alliance Bancorporation's stock price to reach $67.2083 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Western Alliance Bancorporation.
Who are some of Western Alliance Bancorporation's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Western Alliance Bancorporation include M&T Bank (MTB), Northern Trust (NTRS), Deutsche Bank (DB), BANCO BRADESCO/S (BBDO), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), Citizens Financial Group (CFG), SVB Financial Group (SIVB), East West Bancorp (EWBC), Signature Bank (SBNY), Commerce Bancshares (CBSH), Bank Of The Ozarks (OZRK), Wintrust Financial (WTFC), First Citizens BancShares Inc. Class A (FCNCA), Prosperity Bancshares (PB) and Popular (BPOP).
Who are Western Alliance Bancorporation's key executives?
Western Alliance Bancorporation's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Robert Gary Sarver, Exec. Chairman (Age 57)
- Mr. Kenneth A. Vecchione, Chief Exec. Officer & Director (Age 64)
- Mr. Dale M. Gibbons, Vice Chairman & CFO (Age 58)
- Mr. Merrill S. Wall, Chief Admin. Officer & EVP (Age 71)
- Mr. Daniel P. Myers, Exec. VP of Northern California Admin. (Age 58)
Has Western Alliance Bancorporation been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about WAL stock have trended somewhat positive on Monday, according to Accern Sentiment. The research firm identifies negative and positive news coverage by monitoring more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Western Alliance Bancorporation earned a daily sentiment score of 0.16 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the financial services provider an impact score of 45.82 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are Western Alliance Bancorporation's major shareholders?
Western Alliance Bancorporation's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (5.06%), Lord Abbett & CO. LLC (3.64%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (3.40%), Westwood Holdings Group Inc. (2.64%), Millennium Management LLC (2.32%) and Schroder Investment Management Group (1.99%). Company insiders that own Western Alliance Bancorporation stock include Bruce D Beach, Cary Mack, Daniel P Myers, Don Garner, Donald D Snyder, Duane Ralph Froeschle, Gerald A Cady, J Kelly Jr Ardrey, James E D V M Nave, James Harwood Lundy III, M Nafees Nagy, Marianne Boyd Johnson, Merrill Wall, Patricia A Taylor, Randall S Theisen, Robert Gary Sarver, Robert P Latta, Robert Reoch Mcauslan, Steven J Hilton, Sung Won Sohn, Todd Marshall and William S Boyd. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Western Alliance Bancorporation.
Which major investors are selling Western Alliance Bancorporation stock?
WAL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Hood River Capital Management LLC, Employees Retirement System of Texas, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Fiera Capital Corp, UBS Group AG, Sei Investments Co. and Penn Capital Management Co. Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Western Alliance Bancorporation company stock in the last year include Donald D Snyder, Gerald A Cady, J Kelly Jr Ardrey, Marianne Boyd Johnson, Randall S Theisen, Robert Gary Sarver, Robert Reoch Mcauslan, Sung Won Sohn and William S Boyd. View Insider Buying and Selling for Western Alliance Bancorporation.
Which major investors are buying Western Alliance Bancorporation stock?
WAL stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Epoch Investment Partners Inc., The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, Inverness Counsel LLC NY, Handelsbanken Fonder AB, Atlantic Trust Group LLC, Lord Abbett & CO. LLC and Eagle Asset Management Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Western Alliance Bancorporation.
How do I buy shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation?
Shares of WAL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Western Alliance Bancorporation's stock price today?
One share of WAL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $59.36.
How big of a company is Western Alliance Bancorporation?
Western Alliance Bancorporation has a market capitalization of $6.37 billion and generates $890.86 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $325.49 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.10 on an earnings per share basis. Western Alliance Bancorporation employs 1,725 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Western Alliance Bancorporation?
Western Alliance Bancorporation's mailing address is ONE E. WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 1400, PHOENIX AZ, 85004. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at 602-389-3500 or via email at [email protected]
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