Western Alliance Bancorporation operates as the bank holding company for Western Alliance Bank that provides various banking products and related services primarily in Arizona, California, and Nevada. It operates in two segments, Commercial and Consumer Related. The company offers deposit products, including checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as fixed-rate and fixed maturity certificates of deposit accounts; and treasury management and residential mortgage products and services. It also offers commercial and industrial loan products, such as working capital lines of credit, inventory and accounts receivable lines, mortgage warehouse lines, equipment loans and leases, and other commercial loans; commercial real estate loans, which are secured by multi-family residential properties, professional offices, industrial facilities, retail centers, hotels, and other commercial properties; construction and land development loans for single family and multi-family residential projects, industrial/warehouse properties, office buildings, retail centers, medical office facilities, and residential lot developments; and consumer loans. In addition, the company provides other financial services, such as internet banking, wire transfers, electronic bill payment and presentment, lock box services, courier, and cash management services. Further, it holds certain investment securities, municipal and non-profit loans, and leases; invests primarily in low income housing tax credits and small business investment corporations; and holds certain real estate loans and related securities. The company operates 38 branch locations, as well as loan production offices. Western Alliance Bancorporation was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
IPO Year: 2005
Exchange: NYSE
Website: westernalliancebancorporation.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 4/7/2026 | $75.00 | Buy → Neutral | UBS |
| 3/9/2026 | $83.00 | Buy → Hold | TD Cowen |
| 3/9/2026 | $79.00 | Underweight → Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
| 1/28/2026 | $105.00 | Overweight → Neutral | Analyst |
| 9/29/2025 | $90.00 | Equal Weight → Underweight | Wells Fargo |
| 9/25/2025 | $118.00 | Buy | TD Cowen |
| 5/21/2025 | $95.00 | Buy | Jefferies |
| 5/13/2025 | $92.00 | Buy | Truist |
| 12/17/2024 | Buy | UBS | |
| 10/7/2024 | $83.00 → $101.00 | Hold → Buy | Deutsche Bank |
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Az Business magazine and BestCompaniesAZ honor Phoenix-based national bank for its strong leadership and commitment to its communities, employees and customers Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) has been named one of Arizona’s "Most Admired Companies" for 2026 by Az Business magazine and BestCompaniesAZ, recognizing the company’s reputation and impact in five areas: workplace culture, innovation, social responsibility, customer opinion and leadership. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260715753332/en/Western Alliance Bank headquarters in downtown Phoenix. The bank was named one of Arizona's "Most Admired Companies"
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) announced today that it plans to release its second quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Kenneth A. Vecchione, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and Vishal Idnani, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call at 12:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 to discuss the Company's performance.Participants may access the call by dialing 1-833-461-5787 using the access code 808307916 or via live audio webcast using the website link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/808307916.The webcast is also available through the Company's website at www.westernalliancebancorporation.com. Participants
138-unit mixed-income community expands affordable housing access in historic westside neighborhood Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) today announced $33 million in construction financing for Marble Manor Phase I, a 138-unit, mixed-income housing redevelopment located less than two miles northwest of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260706698499/en/Rendering of Marble Manor Phase I, a 138-unit, mixed-income housing redevelopment in Las Vegas. The financing package includes a construction loan consisting of $31 million tax-exempt bonds and $2 million taxable bonds and $19.46 million in t
Recognition honors leaders shaping aerospace and defense finance, capital access and industry growth Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) today announced that Matt Griesbach, Commercial & Industrial Industry Executive for Aerospace, Defense & Government Contracting, has been named a 2026 Defense & Aerospace Business Visionary by the LA Times Studios, recognizing his role in expanding access to capital across the aerospace and defense sector. Since founding Western Alliance Bank’s Aerospace, Defense & Government Contracting Group in late 2023, Griesbach and his team have committed more than $500 million in credit to aerospace and defense businesses of all sizes. The group fills a critical ma
Recognition reflects client trust, transparency and service experience Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) today announced that it has been named to the Forbes 2026 America’s Best-in-State Banks List, ranking #1 in Arizona and standing as the only Arizona-based bank included. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260630315434/en/ In its ninth year, the Forbes Best-In-State Banks list is among the industry’s most prestigious recognitions. In partnership with market research firm Statista, Forbes surveyed 26,000 U.S. consumers and analyzed more than 1.2 million public online reviews collected between February 2023 and Marc
Veteran CRE lender Matthew Leivian brings 22 years of experience to support institutional portfolio growthWestern Alliance Bank today announced that Matthew Leivian has joined as senior managing director of the Institutional Commercial Real Estate Finance team, based in Phoenix, as the bank continues to expand its national CRE lending platform.Leivian will lead a Phoenix-based team focused on building and growing a high-quality institutional loan portfolio. He will originate and structure construction, acquisition, bridge and mini-permanent financing for commercial real estate clients nationwide."With more than two decades of banking experience and deep roots in commercial real estate lendin
Recognition highlights leaders shaping entertainment finance, production funding and music industry growth Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) today announced that Melanie Krinsky, Senior Managing Director and Head of its Entertainment & Media Group, has been named a 2026 Entertainment Business Visionary by the LA Times Studios, recognizing her role in expanding access to film, television and music financing across North America. Since founding the Los Angeles-based group in 2021, Krinsky has led more than $2.5 billion in financing for production, post-production, distribution and music clients. The group expanded into music industry financing in 2025, reflecting growing demand for capital
Board recognizes CEO's effective leadership as Bruce Beach returns to role of Lead Independent DirectorWestern Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) the parent company of Western Alliance Bank, announced today that Kenneth A. Vecchione, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective as of June 10, 2026. Mr. Vecchione succeeds Bruce Beach, who will continue to serve as a Director and return to the role of Lead Independent Director, which he held from 2010 to 2022."Ken has led the company through a number of important milestones in the company's history during the past eight years as CEO and in two separate tenures as President," Beach said
Move accelerates expansion and growth of M&A escrow and sponsor services Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) today announced the promotion of Brad Alvarez to Managing Director, Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for its national Business Escrow Services Group and M&A specialty services platform. He will lead the national sales team focused on expanding client relationships and driving continued growth across the platform. The move comes as demand grows for specialized escrow and transaction support. Alvarez, who joined Western Alliance in 2025, is an attorney with deep expertise in private equity, portfolio company operations and mergers and acquisitions. Since joining the ban
Recognized as one of the nation's highest-producing residential mortgage lenders in 2026 AmeriHome Mortgage Company, a subsidiary of Western Alliance Bank, is proud to announce its inclusion in Scotsman Guide's highly acclaimed 2026 Top Mortgage Lenders rankings in the following categories: This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260608357527/en/ #2 Overall Ranking, Top Mortgage Lenders #2 Correspondent Ranking, Top Mortgage Lenders #2 FHA Ranking, Top Mortgage Lenders #3 VA Ranking, Top Mortgage Lenders Scotsman Guide's Top Mortgage Lenders rankings have set the standard for organizational excellence in re
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UBS downgraded Western Alliance Bancorp from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $75.00
TD Cowen downgraded Western Alliance Bancorp from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $83.00
Wells Fargo upgraded Western Alliance Bancorp from Underweight to Equal Weight and set a new price target of $79.00
Analyst downgraded Western Alliance Bancorp from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $105.00
Wells Fargo downgraded Western Alliance Bancorp from Equal Weight to Underweight and set a new price target of $90.00
TD Cowen initiated coverage of Western Alliance Bancorp with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $118.00
Jefferies initiated coverage of Western Alliance Bancorp with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $95.00
Truist initiated coverage of Western Alliance Bancorp with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $92.00
UBS resumed coverage of Western Alliance Bancorp with a rating of Buy
Deutsche Bank upgraded Western Alliance Bancorp from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $101.00 from $83.00 previously
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Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) announced today that it plans to release its second quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Kenneth A. Vecchione, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and Vishal Idnani, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call at 12:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 to discuss the Company's performance.Participants may access the call by dialing 1-833-461-5787 using the access code 808307916 or via live audio webcast using the website link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/808307916.The webcast is also available through the Company's website at www.westernalliancebancorporation.com. Participants
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL): Quarter Highlights: Net income Earnings per share PPNR1 Net interest margin Efficiency ratio1 Book value per common share $189.2 million $1.65 $444.5 million 3.54% 55.8% $67.03 $251.3 million, as adjusted1 $2.22, as adjusted1 $394.0 million, as adjusted1 47.5%, adjusted for deposit costs1 $61.14, excluding goodwill and inta
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Kenneth A. Vecchione, President and CEO and Vishal Idnani, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call at 12:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 to discuss the Company's performance. Participants may access the call by dialing 1-888-596-4144 using the access code 9350603 or via live audio webcast using the website link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/403697580. The webcast is also available through the Company's website at www.westernalliancebancorporation.com. Participants should log in at least
Complaint Filed this Morning, Initiating Legal Action to Collect Amount Owed Charging-Off Remaining LAM I Loan Balance of $126.4 Million Financial Impact Substantially Mitigated Through Realization of Securities Sale Gains & Expense Reductions Western Alliance Bancorporation (the "Company") today announced that it has been informed by Jefferies Financial Group ("Jefferies") that payments of $126.4 million owed to Western Alliance Bank ("Bank") pursuant to a forbearance agreement will not be paid as agreed. Earlier this morning, the Bank and its Collateral Agent filed a Complaint in New York Supreme Court against Jefferies, Leucadia Asset Management LLC ("LAM"), and affiliates (c
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL): Quarter Highlights: Net income Earnings per share PPNR1 Net interest margin Efficiency ratio1 Book value per common share $293.2 million $2.59 $428.7 million 3.51% 55.7% $67.20 46.5%1, adjusted for deposit costs $61.291, excluding goodwill and intangibles CEO COMMENTARY: "Western Alliance delivered exceptional results to close out
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) announced today that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results after the market closes on Monday, January 26, 2026. Ken Vecchione, President and CEO, Dale Gibbons, Vice Chairman and Chief Banking Officer, Deposit Initiatives and Innovation, and Vishal Idnani, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call at 12:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 to discuss the Company's performance. Participants may access the call by dialing 1-833-470-1428 using the access code 336835 or via live audio webcast using the website link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/372994694. The webcast is also available through
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL): THIRD QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS Quarter Highlights: Net income Earnings per share PPNR1 Net interest margin Efficiency ratio Book value per common share $260.5 million $2.28 $393.8 million 3.53% 57.4% $64.45 47.8%1, adjusted for deposit costs $58.561, excluding goodwill and intangibles CEO COMMENTARY: "Western Allia
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) announced today that it plans to release its third quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Ken Vecchione, President and CEO, and Dale Gibbons, Vice Chairman and CFO, will host a conference call at 12:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 to discuss the Company's performance. Participants may access the call by dialing 1-833-470-1428 using the access code 834092 or via live audio webcast using the website link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/887299674. The webcast is also available through the Company's website at www.westernalliancebancorporation.com. Participants should log in at least 15 min
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL): SECOND QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS Quarter Highlights: Net income Earnings per share PPNR1 Net interest margin Efficiency ratio Book value per common share $237.8 million $2.07 $331.2 million 3.53% 60.1% $61.77 51.8%1, adjusted for deposit costs $55.871, excluding goodwill and intangibles CEO COMMENTARY: "Weste
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) announced today that it plans to release its second quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Ken Vecchione, President and CEO, and Dale Gibbons, Vice Chairman and CFO, will host a conference call at 12:00 p.m. ET on Friday, July 18, 2025 to discuss the Company's performance. Participants may access the call by dialing 1-833-470-1428 using the access code 863006 or via live audio webcast using the website link: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/646018783. The webcast is also available through the Company's website at www.westernalliancebancorporation.com. Participants should log in at least 15 minutes ea
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Board recognizes CEO's effective leadership as Bruce Beach returns to role of Lead Independent DirectorWestern Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) the parent company of Western Alliance Bank, announced today that Kenneth A. Vecchione, President and Chief Executive Officer, has been appointed Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective as of June 10, 2026. Mr. Vecchione succeeds Bruce Beach, who will continue to serve as a Director and return to the role of Lead Independent Director, which he held from 2010 to 2022."Ken has led the company through a number of important milestones in the company's history during the past eight years as CEO and in two separate tenures as President," Beach said
Veteran treasury executive to lead national sales team, advance client-focused strategy Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) today announced that it has appointed Kristen Hillenbrand as Head of Treasury Management Sales, overseeing the bank's national treasury operations. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260310685545/en/Kristen Hillenbrand, Head of Treasury Management Sales, Western Alliance Bank In this role, Hillenbrand leads a nationwide team of Treasury Management directors, officers, advisors, and payables and receivables consultants dedicated to designing and delivering tailored solutions and an elevated client
Veteran financial services security leader strengthens enterprise risk management, regulatory alignment and cybersecurity governance Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) today announced that it has appointed Stephen McMaster as Chief Information Security Officer. McMaster is a seasoned financial services technology and security executive with more than 25 years of experience leading cybersecurity, risk management and technology control functions at large, complex financial institutions. He will be based in Phoenix. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260121262396/en/Stephen McMaster, Chief Information Security Officer,
Group delivers concierge banking and mortgage services and solutions for high-net-worth clients and their advisors Western Alliance Bank (NYSE:WAL) today announced that it has named David Hutzler head of the Western Alliance Private Client Group in Las Vegas. Launched in 2025, the Private Client Group provides full-service concierge banking and mortgage products and services to high-net-worth individuals and their advisors. Based in Beverly Hills, with hubs in Phoenix and now Las Vegas, the group is expanding rapidly to meet growing demand for tailored financial solutions. "The Nevada market has been eager for this kind of white-glove service and strategic guidance designed to assist
Former Chief Risk Officer of Top 25 U.S. Bank and Cybersecurity Expert Join Board Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) today announced the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors, adding sizable expertise in the key areas of cybersecurity and risk management as the organization nears the $100 billion asset threshold. Joining the Board are Dr. Michael Papay, a recognized cybersecurity authority and former head of Technology Risk and Information Security at American Express, and Mr. Clarke Starnes III, former Chief Risk Officer at Truist, one of the nation's largest banks with more than $500 billion in assets. "It is a testament to Western Alliance's powerf
Top Public Finance and Municipal Trust Executive Joins, Adding to the Company's Continued Expansion Western Alliance Trust Company, N.A., today announced that Antonio Portuondo has joined the organization to lead its Municipal Corporate Trust initiative. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250818783416/en/Antonio Portuondo, Municipal Corporate Trust Leader, Western Alliance Trust Company, N.A. Portuondo brings 26 years of experience in corporate trust and public finance, encompassing both client relationships and regulatory expertise. For the past nine years, he was president and chairperson of the Board at The Bank
Western Alliance Bank today announced that Charles Jones has joined the organization as senior director of Multifamily Housing Finance. Based in Los Angeles, he will lead a team that creates optimal, sector-specific financing solutions for multifamily developers, including workforce housing projects, throughout the United States. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250702720278/en/Western Alliance Bank Strengthens Multifamily Housing Finance Group With Addition of Charles Jones Jones brings over 25 years of commercial real estate finance experience to the role. Previously, he served as managing director and vice presi
NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices ("S&P DJI") will make the following changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, September 23, to coincide with the quarterly rebalance. The changes ensure each index is more representative of its market capitalization range. All companies being added to the S&P 500 are more representative of the large-cap market space, all companies being added to the S&P MidCap 400 are more representative of the mid-cap market space, and all companies being added to the S&P SmallCap 600 are more representative of the small-cap market space. The companies being removed from
Alliance Association Bank today announced that it has expanded its team of experienced bankers serving the HOA and community management sector with the additions of Kenneth Sonner and Anthony Dister. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240625398583/en/Ken Sonner, Alliance Association Bank (Photo: Business Wire) Alliance Association Bank is a division of Western Alliance Bank that offers deposit, financing, payment and technology solutions designed for community management companies and homeowner associations nationwide. "We are excited to welcome these two experienced professionals to join the already-strong nationa
Heather Kelly Assumes Leadership Role to Drive Growth for Western Alliance Bank's Business Escrow Services Western Alliance Bank today announced the appointment of Heather Kelly as the Head of the Business Escrow Services group. Heather brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise, having served previously as Chief Strategist, Managing Director, and Senior Relationship Manager for Western Alliance Bank's Business Escrow Services group. "Heather's leadership, strategic vision and deep understanding of the escrow services industry make her the ideal person to lead our Business Escrow Services group going forward," said Dale Gibbons, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of Wes