Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) News Today $77.18 -1.54 (-1.96%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$77.74 +0.56 (+0.72%) As of 07:39 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Why Is Western Alliance Bancorporation Down Today?Toggle Visibility of Why Is Western Alliance Bancorporation Down Today?Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) is trading lower today after a mixed set of analyst moves, an upbeat Q3 print and renewed legal scrutiny. Investors are weighing a better-than-expected quarter and bullish retail/analyst reactions against downgraded targets from some sell‑side firms and new securities‑fraud/class‑action inquiries. Positive Sentiment: Q3 results beat expectations and the stock initially gapped up on the print, supporting near‑term upside on fundamentals. MarketBeat — Shares Gap Up on Earnings Beat Positive Sentiment: Truist raised its price target to $93 and reiterated a "buy" rating, signaling institutional support and implying ~20% upside from current levels. The Fly — Price Target Raised at Truist Positive Sentiment: Retail investor interest turned notably bullish after the Q3 print, which can add short‑term demand and reduce selling pressure. MSN — Retail Traders Extremely Bullish Positive Sentiment: Management told media the alleged loan‑fraud issue is "isolated," aiming to reassure investors about broader asset‑quality risk. CNBC — CEO: Alleged Loan Fraud Is Isolated Neutral Sentiment: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods trimmed its target to $95 but kept an "outperform" rating, a modestly less bullish stance but still supportive. Benzinga — Keefe Lowers Target to $95 Neutral Sentiment: Full Q3 earnings call transcripts and deep dives were posted; these provide more detail on deposit trends, mortgage banking outlook and asset quality for investors doing due diligence. Seeking Alpha — Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo cut its target to $85 and moved to "underweight," a notable bearish signal from a major house that can pressure the stock and sentiment. MarketBeat — Price Target Lowered to $85 at Wells Fargo Negative Sentiment: Two law firms announced securities‑fraud/class‑action investigations into WAL, increasing legal and reputational risk and creating potential headline volatility. PR Newswire — Rosen Law Firm Investigation Negative Sentiment: Commentary (e.g., Jim Cramer) highlighted credit concerns tied to a revolving credit facility, keeping investor focus on asset‑quality risks. InsiderMonkey — Jim Cramer on WAL Posted 2h agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors. WAL Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Barchart Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 Time Period Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptOctober 23 at 12:40 PM | msn.comWestern Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) Price Target Lowered to $85.00 at Wells Fargo & CompanyOctober 23 at 9:43 AM | marketbeat.comJim Cramer on Western Alliance Earnings: “Everything Looked Fine There”October 23 at 9:31 AM | insidermonkey.comSecurities Fraud Investigation Into Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Announced – Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact The Law Offices of Frank R. CruzOctober 23 at 7:39 AM | theglobeandmail.comVIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al Makes New $1.82 Million Investment in Western Alliance Bancorporation $WALOctober 23 at 4:55 AM | marketbeat.comWAL Investor News: Rosen Law Firm Encourages Western Alliance Bancorporation Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - WALOctober 23 at 2:33 AM | prnewswire.comWAL Q3 Deep Dive: Deposit Growth, Asset Quality Scrutiny, and Mortgage Banking OutlookOctober 22 at 9:56 PM | msn.comWestern Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call TranscriptOctober 22 at 9:56 PM | seekingalpha.comWestern Alliance Bancorp Stock Turns Retail Traders Extremely Bullish After Q3 PrintOctober 22 at 4:56 PM | msn.comWestern Alliance CEO says alleged loan fraud is 'incredibly frustrating' but isolated issueOctober 22 at 1:57 PM | cnbc.comWestern Alliance Bancorporation 2025 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationOctober 22 at 12:30 PM | seekingalpha.comWestern Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) Shares Gap Up on Earnings BeatOctober 22 at 10:44 AM | marketbeat.comWestern Alliance shares gain 3% as Q3 earnings beat expectationsOctober 21 at 7:34 PM | za.investing.comWestern Alliance stock drives up after strong Q3 earnings calm investors' nervesOctober 21 at 7:34 PM | msn.comWestern Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) Reports Upbeat Q3October 21 at 7:34 PM | finance.yahoo.comWestern Alliance profit rises on higher interest income, loan-loss fears easedOctober 21 at 6:01 PM | reuters.comWestern Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.17 EPSOctober 21 at 5:39 PM | marketbeat.comWestern Alliance Bancorporation Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial ResultsOctober 21 at 4:16 PM | businesswire.comHas Western Alliance (WAL) Strengthened Its Credibility Amid Recent Loan Portfolio Scrutiny?October 21 at 2:32 PM | finance.yahoo.comWAL Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL), You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your RightsOctober 21 at 2:01 PM | globenewswire.comInvestor behind Zions, Western Alliance bad loans is tied to $270 million in troubled debtOctober 20 at 12:16 PM | reuters.comWestern Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) To Report Earnings Tomorrow: Here Is What To ExpectOctober 20 at 11:12 AM | finance.yahoo.comWestern Alliance: Q3 Report Must Alleviate 'Cockroach Risk' ConcernOctober 20 at 3:36 AM | seekingalpha.comWilliam Blair Investment Management LLC Acquires 20,704 Shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation $WALOctober 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestern Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Investors Who Lost Money - Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith About Securities Fraud InvestigationOctober 17, 2025 | tmcnet.comWas The Panic Over Bad Loans That Sent Bank Stocks Reeling Overdone?October 17, 2025 | investopedia.comSecurities Fraud Investigation Into Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Announced – Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law FirmOctober 17, 2025 | businesswire.comSecurities Fraud Investigation Into Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Announced - Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact The Law Offices of Frank R. CruzOctober 17, 2025 | tmcnet.comWestern Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Stock Trades Up, Here Is WhyOctober 17, 2025 | msn.comWestern Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Investors Who Lost Money – Contact Law Offices of Howard G. Smith About Securities Fraud InvestigationOctober 17, 2025 | businesswire.comSecurities Fraud Investigation Into Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Announced – Investors Who Lost Money Urged To Contact The Law Offices of Frank R. CruzOctober 17, 2025 | businesswire.comDollar Slightly Higher as US Banking Concerns and Trade Tensions RecedeOctober 17, 2025 | barchart.comWestern Alliance Bank Enters Strategic Alliance with Clover Lending Group to Expand Financing Access for Active Adult CommunitiesOctober 17, 2025 | businesswire.com‘The tide went out': How a string of bad loans has bank investors hunting for hidden risksOctober 17, 2025 | cnbc.comWestern Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) Shares Gap Down - Time to Sell?October 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comDollar Rebounds as US Banking Concerns and Trade Tensions EaseOctober 17, 2025 | barchart.comCompound Global Advisors LLC Sells 7,540 Shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation $WALOctober 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comConcurrent Investment Advisors LLC Buys Shares of 12,471 Western Alliance Bancorporation $WALOctober 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comAsian shares retreat after worries over bank lending pull Wall St lowerAsian shares are lower following a retreat on Wall Street driven by concerns over banks' loan portfolios...October 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comRosen Law Firm Encourages Western Alliance Bancorporation Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - WALOctober 16, 2025 | tmcnet.comRosen Law Firm Encourages Western Alliance Bancorporation Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – WALOctober 16, 2025 | businesswire.comS&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Regional Banks Slump on Worries About Bad Loans; Data Storage Stocks SurgeOctober 16, 2025 | investopedia.comNew Credit Fraud Fears Raise More Worries About Regional BanksOctober 16, 2025 | wsj.comHow major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 10/16/2025Stocks slumped after another turbulent day of trading...October 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comUS regional bank stocks fall amid Wall Street concern over credit marketsOctober 16, 2025 | theguardian.comZions and Western Alliance shares fall on loan fraud disclosure, bank stocks hitOctober 16, 2025 | investing.comThe latest source of market turmoil: credit-strapped regional banksOctober 16, 2025 | businessinsider.comRegional bank stocks slide after two banks disclose bad loansOctober 16, 2025 | msn.comWestern Alliance sues borrower, alleging fraud; stock tanksOctober 16, 2025 | msn.comZions Bancorp stock falls after $50 million loan charge-offOctober 16, 2025 | au.investing.com Get Western Alliance Bancorporation News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for WAL and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 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