Dec 25, 2025 • Simply Wall Street
BULLISH
Western Alliance (WAL): Valuation Check as New Risk and Cybersecurity Leaders Join the Board
Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) has appointed Dr. Michael Papay and Clarke Starnes to its Board as it approaches the $100 billion asset threshold, signaling a focus on risk and cybersecurity. The bank's strong share price performance and double-digit earnings growth suggest improving sentiment and makes it appear undervalued, with a fair value estimated at $102.06. However, concentrated commercial real estate exposure and rising regulatory costs pose potential risks to its valuation.
Dec 23, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Sells 2,208,255 Shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation $WAL
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans significantly reduced its stake in Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) by selling 2,208,255 shares, leaving them with 45,354 shares valued at $3.537 million. Despite this reduction, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for WAL with an average price target of $102.87. Western Alliance Bancorporation also increased its quarterly dividend to $0.42 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend of $1.68 and a yield of approximately 1.9%.
Dec 22, 2025 • Investing.com
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Western Alliance Bancorporation establishes executive deferred compensation plan
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) has established an unfunded, nonqualified Executive Stock and Bonus Deferral Plan for its Executive Leadership Team, effective December 19. Eligible executives can defer a portion of their cash bonuses and stock compensation, converting these into deferred stock units that accrue dividend equivalents. Payments will be made in installments upon separation from service, with outstanding vested balances paid in a lump sum to beneficiaries upon death.
Dec 22, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Western Alliance Bancorporation $WAL Stock Position Raised by Congress Asset Management Co.
Congress Asset Management Co. has increased its stake in Western Alliance Bancorporation by 14.5% during the third quarter, now owning 215,419 shares valued at $18.68 million. The company reported strong financial results with $1.91 EPS and $718 million in revenue, a PE ratio of 10.66, and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.42. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus price target of $102.87 for Western Alliance Bancorporation.
Dec 21, 2025 • Simply Wall Street
BULLISH
Is Western Alliance Still Attractively Priced After Its Post Banking Jitters Recovery?
Western Alliance Bancorporation has shown a strong recovery post-banking jitters, with its stock up significantly over three years, hinting at long-term rerating. The article evaluates its valuation using two approaches: Excess Returns Analysis, suggesting it's 49.3% undervalued with a fair value of $170.46, and a Price vs. Earnings comparison, indicating a meaningful discount compared to its estimated Fair Ratio of 15.75x. Overall, the analysis suggests Western Alliance is currently undervalued based on these metrics.
Dec 20, 2025 • MarketBeat
SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Voya Investment Management LLC Has $71.38 Million Holdings in Western Alliance Bancorporation $WAL
Voya Investment Management LLC increased its stake in Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) by 7.3% in the third quarter, bringing their total holdings to 823,071 shares valued at $71.38 million. Institutional investors collectively own 79.15% of the company, with insiders owning 2.68%. Analysts currently rate WAL as a "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $102.87.