Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Stock Forecast, Price & News

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Alliance Bancorporation a buy right now?

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Western Alliance Bancorporation in the last year. There are currently 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Western Alliance Bancorporation stock.
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When is Western Alliance Bancorporation's next earnings date?

Western Alliance Bancorporation is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 21st 2022.
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How were Western Alliance Bancorporation's earnings last quarter?

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 21st. The financial services provider reported $2.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.09 by $0.13. The financial services provider earned $555.80 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $540.09 million. Western Alliance Bancorporation had a net margin of 41.03% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 21.77%. The business's revenue was up 64.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.90 EPS.
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How often does Western Alliance Bancorporation pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Western Alliance Bancorporation?

Western Alliance Bancorporation declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 28th. Investors of record on Friday, May 13th will be given a dividend of $0.35 per share on Friday, May 27th. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.80%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 12th.
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Is Western Alliance Bancorporation a good dividend stock?

Western Alliance Bancorporation pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.83%. Western Alliance Bancorporation does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Western Alliance Bancorporation is 15.57%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Western Alliance Bancorporation will have a dividend payout ratio of 11.83% next year. This indicates that Western Alliance Bancorporation will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for WAL?

7 analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Western Alliance Bancorporation's shares. Their forecasts range from $105.00 to $150.00. On average, they anticipate Western Alliance Bancorporation's share price to reach $124.13 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 59.3% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Western Alliance Bancorporation's key executives?

Western Alliance Bancorporation's management team includes the following people:

• Mr. Robert Gary Sarver C.P.A., Exec. Chairman (Age 61, Pay $2.59M)
• Mr. Kenneth A. Vecchione, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 68, Pay $3.87M)
• Mr. Dale M. Gibbons, Vice Chairman, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 62, Pay $2.06M)
• Mr. Timothy W. Boothe, Chief Operating Officer (Age 56, Pay $992.91k) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Mr. James Kelly Ardrey Jr., Sr. VP & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 54)
• Mr. Jeff Semonovich, Chief Information Officer
• Ms. Jessica Jarvi, Gen. Counsel
• Ms. Robyn Young, Exec. VP & Chief Marketing Officer
• Mr. Miles Pondelik, Director of Investor Relations & Corp. Devel.
• Ms. Barbara J. Kennedy, Chief Human Resource Officer (Age 55)

What is Kenneth A. Vecchione's approval rating as Western Alliance Bancorporation's CEO?

14 employees have rated Western Alliance Bancorporation CEO Kenneth A. Vecchione on Glassdoor.com. Kenneth A. Vecchione has an approval rating of 60% among Western Alliance Bancorporation's employees. This puts Kenneth A. Vecchione in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Western Alliance Bancorporation's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Western Alliance Bancorporation include The PNC Financial Services Group (PNC), Truist Financial (TFC), M&T Bank (MTB), First Republic Bank (FRC), SVB Financial Group (SIVB), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), Regions Financial (RF), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), KeyCorp (KEY), First Horizon (FHN), Signature Bank (SBNY), First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA), East West Bancorp (EWBC), Zions Bancorporation, National Association (ZION) and Webster Financial (WBS).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Western Alliance Bancorporation own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Western Alliance Bancorporation investors own include Walt Disney (DIS), Continental Resources (CLR), Netflix (NFLX), Square (SQ), NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Zynga (ZNGA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Trade Desk (TTD).

What is Western Alliance Bancorporation's stock symbol?

Western Alliance Bancorporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WAL."

Who are Western Alliance Bancorporation's major shareholders?

Western Alliance Bancorporation's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (8.65%), Capital International Investors (5.33%), Wellington Management Group LLP (4.59%), BlackRock Inc. (4.12%), State Street Corp (2.64%) and William Blair Investment Management LLC (2.56%). Company insiders that own Western Alliance Bancorporation stock include Bryan K Segedi, Donald D Snyder, Donald D Snyder, J Kelly Jr Ardrey, Kenneth Vecchione, Leonard M Tannenbaum, Randall S Theisen, Robert Gary Sarver, Robert P Latta, Steven J Hilton, Steven J Hilton, Timothy W Boothe and Todd Marshall.
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Which institutional investors are selling Western Alliance Bancorporation stock?

WAL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, Royal Bank of Canada, Jane Street Group LLC, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company , BlackRock Inc., First Trust Advisors LP, Prudential Financial Inc., and Employees Retirement System of Texas. Company insiders that have sold Western Alliance Bancorporation company stock in the last year include Donald D Snyder, Randall S Theisen, Robert P Latta, and Timothy W Boothe.
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Which institutional investors are buying Western Alliance Bancorporation stock?

WAL stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Ardevora Asset Management LLP, Wellington Management Group LLP, Leeward Investments LLC MA, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Vanguard Group Inc., CI Investments Inc., Davis Capital Partners LLC, and William Blair Investment Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Western Alliance Bancorporation stock in the last two years include Bryan K Segedi, J Kelly Jr Ardrey, Kenneth Vecchione, Robert Gary Sarver, and Steven J Hilton.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Western Alliance Bancorporation's stock price today?

One share of WAL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $77.94.

How much money does Western Alliance Bancorporation make?

Western Alliance Bancorporation has a market capitalization of $8.44 billion and generates $2.06 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $899.20 million in net income (profit) each year or $8.989990 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Western Alliance Bancorporation have?

Western Alliance Bancorporation employs 3,139 workers across the globe.

When was Western Alliance Bancorporation founded?

Western Alliance Bancorporation was founded in 2014.

What is Western Alliance Bancorporation's official website?

The official website for Western Alliance Bancorporation is www.westernalliancebancorp.com.

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, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 479-277-1830.