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Western Alliance Bancorporation

NYSE: WAL · FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL

$80.70
-3.53% today

Updated 2026-07-29

Market cap
$8.99B
P/E ratio
9.58
P/S ratio
2.66x
EPS (TTM)
$8.59
Dividend yield
1.90%
52W range
$65 – $96
Volume
1.1M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

67
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B
4.8
Quality
C
7.5
Profitability
B+
7.0
Valuation
B+
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
-0.6
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
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Price targets

Analyst target
$90.53
+12.18%
12-Month target
$69.89
-13.40%
Intrinsic (DCF)
Margin of safety
4 Strong Buy7 Buy4 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Profit margin 28.20% — above average
Risks
- Altman Z -0.63 — distress zone
- Negative free cash flow $-531.40M

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$2.30B$2.13B$5.02B$5.28B$3.38B
Net income$1.06B$722.40M$787.70M$969.00M$261.70M
EPS$8.59
Free cash flow$2.10B$-442.90M$-2.83B$-2.79B$-531.40M
Profit margin46.03%33.97%15.70%18.37%28.20%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-07-15VECCHIONE, KENNETHSale595$81.79
2026-07-15VECCHIONE, KENNETHBuy539
2026-07-15VECCHIONE, KENNETHBuy437

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
WAL$8.99B676.07.57.04.8Strong Buy
BRK-B$1.06T626.76.55.08.0Buy
BRK-A$1.05T616.76.55.07.0Buy
JPM$900.78B8110.08.05.73.0Exceptional Buy
V$672.11B728.710.04.35.5Strong Buy
MA$480.32B708.010.04.35.5Strong Buy

Smart narrative

Western Alliance Bancorporation trades at $80.70. representing a P/E of 9.58x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 67/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of -0.63, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $3.38B. with profit margins at 28.20%.

Frequently asked questions

What is Western Alliance Bancorporation's stock price?

Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) trades at $80.70, on a P/E of 9.6x and a P/S of 2.7x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is Western Alliance Bancorporation overvalued?

Western Alliance Bancorporation carries a Smart Value Score of 67/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read.

What is the price target of Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $90.53, about 12.2% above the current $80.70. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is Western Alliance Bancorporation's revenue?

Western Alliance Bancorporation's trailing twelve-month revenue is $3.38B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

Western Alliance Bancorporation's Altman Z-Score is -0.63, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorFINANCIAL SERVICES
IndustryBANKS - REGIONAL
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio2.66x
ROE12.59%
Beta1.33
50D MA$80.10
200D MA$81.20
Shares out0.11B
Float0.10B
Short ratio
Avg volume1.1M

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