Western Alliance Bancorporation Stock Forecast, Price & News

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Alliance Bancorporation a buy right now?

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Western Alliance Bancorporation in the last year. There are currently 10 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Western Alliance Bancorporation stock.
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How has Western Alliance Bancorporation's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

Western Alliance Bancorporation's stock was trading at $32.36 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, WAL shares have increased by 240.1% and is now trading at $110.05.
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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, January 20th 2022.
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How were Western Alliance Bancorporation's earnings last quarter?

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 20th. The financial services provider reported $2.28 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $2.25 by $0.03. The financial services provider had revenue of $548.50 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $529.80 million. Western Alliance Bancorporation had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 22.40% and a net margin of 46.41%. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.36 earnings per share.
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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 Wednesday, November 3rd. Investors of record on Friday, November 19th will be given a dividend of $0.35 per share on Friday, December 3rd. This represents a $1.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.27%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 18th.
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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 1.29%. Western Alliance Bancorporation does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Western Alliance Bancorporation is 16.91%. 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 14.42% 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?

10 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Western Alliance Bancorporation's stock. Their forecasts range from $83.00 to $150.00. On average, they anticipate Western Alliance Bancorporation's stock price to reach $120.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.3% 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:

• Kenneth A. Vecchione, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Timothy W. Boothe, Chief Operating Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• Dale M. Gibbons, Vice Chairman & Chief Financial Officer
• Jeffrey Semonovich, Chief Information Officer & Executive VP
• Randall S. Theisen, Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel

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), SVB Financial Group (SIVB), First Republic Bank (FRC), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), Regions Financial (RF), KeyCorp (KEY), M&T Bank (MTB), Signature Bank (SBNY), East West Bancorp (EWBC), Zions Bancorporation, National Association (ZION), First Horizon (FHN), Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) and Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR).
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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 number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (4.14%), Wellington Management Group LLP (3.96%), Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (3.09%), Lord Abbett & CO. LLC (2.74%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (2.41%) and William Blair Investment Management LLC (2.08%). Company insiders that own Western Alliance Bancorporation stock include Bryan K Segedi, Dale Gibbons, Donald D Snyder, Donald D Snyder, James E D V M Nave, Kenneth Vecchione, Leonard M Tannenbaum, Marianne Boyd Johnson, 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 Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Panagora Asset Management Inc., Ceredex Value Advisors LLC, Invesco Ltd., Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Barclays PLC, and Bank of New York Mellon Corp. Company insiders that have sold Western Alliance Bancorporation company stock in the last year include Donald D Snyder, Leonard M Tannenbaum, Robert P Latta, Steven J Hilton, and Timothy W Boothe.
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Which institutional investors are buying Western Alliance Bancorporation stock?

WAL stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Captrust Financial Advisors, Wellington Management Group LLP, Natixis, Millennium Management LLC, American Century Companies Inc., New York State Common Retirement Fund, Penserra Capital Management LLC, and Hood River Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Western Alliance Bancorporation stock in the last two years include Bryan K Segedi, Dale Gibbons, James E D V M Nave, 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 $110.05.

How much money does Western Alliance Bancorporation make?

Western Alliance Bancorporation has a market capitalization of $11.47 billion and generates $1.33 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $506.60 million in net income (profit) each year or $8.28 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Western Alliance Bancorporation have?

Western Alliance Bancorporation employs 1,915 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.

Where are Western Alliance Bancorporation's headquarters?

Western Alliance Bancorporation is headquartered at ONE E. WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 1400, PHOENIX AZ, 85004.

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.