WAL
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION
$80.01
-0.17%
$8.7B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$8.7B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (74%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$1.4B
Inst. Activity3 buys / 1 sells
Congressional2 trades
Recent Activity
May 15, 2026
Insider
Boothe Timothy W sold 97 shares
Chief Administration Officer @ $0.00 ($0.00)
May 15, 2026
Insider
Jarvi Jessica H sold 58 shares
CLO & Secretary @ $0.00 ($0.00)
May 15, 2026
Insider
Curley Stephen Russell sold 165 shares
Chief Banking Ofc.-NBL @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Inst.
NORGES BANK — NEW
1,492,595 shares ($125.5M)
Inst.
TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP — ADD
284,688 shares ($23.9M)
May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: WAL — 2.3M shares, 39,865 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 2,318,016 shares across 39,865 trades.
Feb 19, 2026
Congress
Anthony Wied sell
$50,001 - $100,000 — House
Feb 9, 2026
Congress
Anthony Wied sell
$50,001 - $100,000 — House
Price Targets
$88.93
+8.6% upside
Buy
Current $81.90
Low $79.00
Median $90.00
High $97.00
15 analysts
$79.00
$97.00
Analyst Ratings
4Strong Buy
10Buy
5Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Apr 27, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Overweight → Overweight |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $2.41 | $2.06 — $2.66 | 21% YoY | 12 |
| Next Q | $2.65 ▼ -0.8% | $2.38 — $2.85 | 23% YoY | 12 |
| Current FY | $9.31 ▼ -1.6% | $8.35 — $10.24 | 11% YoY | 10 |
| Next FY | $11.51 | $10.72 — $11.96 | 24% YoY | 12 |
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $868.9M | — |
| FMR LLC | $219.0M | ADD |
| NORGES BANK | $125.5M | NEW |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $109.0M | ADD |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $77.0M | NEW |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Boothe Timothy | M | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Jarvi Jessica | M | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Curley Stephen | M | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Nachlas Emily | M | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Idnani Vishal | M | $0.00 |
Congressional Trades
1 members: 0 buys, 2 sells
| Member | Party | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Wied | R | SELL | $50,001 - $100,000 |
| Anthony Wied | R | SELL | $50,001 - $100,000 |
8 institutional holders with $1.4B total value (17,222,305 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, FMR, NORGES. Net buying activity: 3 institutions added/increased vs 1 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 10,335,676 | $868.9M | 60.0% | — |
| 2 | FMR LLC | 2,605,488 | $219.0M | 15.1% | ADD +25.9% |
| 3 | NORGES BANK | 1,492,595 | $125.5M | 8.7% | NEW |
| 4 | MORGAN STANLEY | 1,296,374 | $109.0M | 7.5% | ADD +48.1% |
| 5 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 915,911 | $77.0M | 5.3% | NEW |
| 6 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 284,688 | $23.9M | 1.7% | ADD +64.9% |
| 7 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 196,611 | $16.5M | 1.1% | TRIM -34.6% |
| 8 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 94,962 | $8.0M | 0.6% | ADD +37.2% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 1,492,595 | — | $125.5M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | ADD | 172,646 | 284,688 | +64.9% | $23.9M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 69,202 | 94,962 | +37.2% | $8.0M | 2025-Q4 |
| ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC | EXIT | 258,384 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 801,248 | 1,186,990 | +48.1% | $102.9M | 2025-Q3 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 856,661 | 559,786 | -34.7% | $48.5M | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 394,809 | 258,257 | -34.6% | $22.4M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | ADD | 101,504 | 172,646 | +70.1% | $15.0M | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 1,760,567 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 1,760,567 | — | $137.3M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 521,690 | 856,661 | +64.2% | $66.8M | 2025-Q2 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 1,360,032 | 801,248 | -41.1% | $62.5M | 2025-Q2 |
| ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC | TRIM | 503,607 | 259,369 | -48.5% | $20.2M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | ADD | 77,568 | 101,504 | +30.9% | $7.9M | 2025-Q2 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | DOUBLED | 27,667 | 68,987 | +149.3% | $5.4M | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 2,168,265 | 2,730,435 | +25.9% | $209.8M | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 393,548 | 521,690 | +32.6% | $40.1M | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 298,210 | 385,079 | +29.1% | $29.6M | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 1,308,334 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 859,692 | 1,314,862 | +52.9% | $109.8M | 2024-Q4 |
| ARIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC | ADD | 363,305 | 520,020 | +43.1% | $43.4M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 539,477 | 298,210 | -44.7% | $24.9M | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 977,957 | — | $84.6M | 2024-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 654,994 | 859,692 | +31.3% | $74.4M | 2024-Q3 |
11 unique insiders with 0 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Boothe Timothy W | Chief Administration Officer | M | 97 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Jarvi Jessica H | CLO & Secretary | M | 58 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Curley Stephen Russell | Chief Banking Ofc.-NBL | M | 165 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Nachlas Emily | Chief Risk Officer | M | 72 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Idnani Vishal | Chief Financial Officer | M | 123 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Nachlas Emily | Chief Risk Officer | D | 72 | $74.42 | $5.4K |
| May 15, 2026 | Idnani Vishal | Chief Financial Officer | M | 123 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Curley Stephen Russell | Chief Banking Ofc.-NBL | M | 165 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Boothe Timothy W | Chief Administration Officer | D | 97 | $74.42 | $7.2K |
| May 15, 2026 | Nachlas Emily | Chief Risk Officer | M | 72 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Bruckner Tim R | CBO for Regional Banking | D | 158 | $74.42 | $11.8K |
| May 15, 2026 | Idnani Vishal | Chief Financial Officer | D | 123 | $74.42 | $9.2K |
| May 15, 2026 | Boothe Timothy W | Chief Administration Officer | M | 97 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Bruckner Tim R | CBO for Regional Banking | M | 158 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Jarvi Jessica H | CLO & Secretary | M | 58 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Bruckner Tim R | CBO for Regional Banking | M | 158 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Curley Stephen Russell | Chief Banking Ofc.-NBL | D | 165 | $74.42 | $12.3K |
| May 15, 2026 | Jarvi Jessica H | CLO & Secretary | D | 58 | $74.42 | $4.3K |
| May 15, 2026 | Vecchione Kenneth | President and CEO | M | 539 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Vecchione Kenneth | President and CEO | D | 539 | $74.42 | $40.1K |
| May 15, 2026 | Vecchione Kenneth | President and CEO | M | 539 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | GIBBONS DALE | Vice Chair and CBO, Deposits | M | 285 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Kennedy Barbara | Chief Human Resources Officer | M | 101 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Kennedy Barbara | Chief Human Resources Officer | M | 101 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Herndon Lynne | Chief Credit Officer | M | 35 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | GIBBONS DALE | Vice Chair and CBO, Deposits | D | 285 | $74.42 | $21.2K |
| May 15, 2026 | GIBBONS DALE | Vice Chair and CBO, Deposits | M | 285 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 15, 2026 | Kennedy Barbara | Chief Human Resources Officer | D | 101 | $74.42 | $7.5K |
| May 15, 2026 | Herndon Lynne | Chief Credit Officer | D | 35 | $74.42 | $2.6K |
| May 15, 2026 | Herndon Lynne | Chief Credit Officer | M | 35 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 4, 2026 | Mucha Ben | Chief Accounting Officer | F | 2,296 | $79.85 | $183.3K |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Jarvi Jessica H | CLO & Secretary | M | 58 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | GIBBONS DALE | Vice Chair and CBO, Deposits | M | 285 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Boothe Timothy W | Chief Administration Officer | D | 97 | $78.51 | $7.6K |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Jarvi Jessica H | CLO & Secretary | D | 58 | $78.51 | $4.6K |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Jarvi Jessica H | CLO & Secretary | M | 58 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Kennedy Barbara | Chief Human Resources Officer | M | 101 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Herndon Lynne | Chief Credit Officer | D | 35 | $78.51 | $2.7K |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Boothe Timothy W | Chief Administration Officer | M | 97 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Kennedy Barbara | Chief Human Resources Officer | D | 101 | $78.51 | $7.9K |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Kennedy Barbara | Chief Human Resources Officer | M | 101 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | GIBBONS DALE | Vice Chair and CBO, Deposits | D | 285 | $78.51 | $22.4K |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Idnani Vishal | Chief Financial Officer | M | 123 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Bruckner Tim R | CBO for Regional Banking | M | 158 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Bruckner Tim R | CBO for Regional Banking | D | 158 | $78.51 | $12.4K |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Curley Stephen Russell | Chief Banking Ofc.-NBL | D | 165 | $78.51 | $13.0K |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Herndon Lynne | Chief Credit Officer | M | 35 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Nachlas Emily | Chief Risk Officer | M | 72 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Vecchione Kenneth | President and CEO | M | 539 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Bruckner Tim R | CBO for Regional Banking | M | 158 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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Current analyst consensus: Buy (74% buy). Based on 19 analysts: 4 strong buy, 10 buy, 5 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$88.93 mean target
+8.6% upside
Buy (1.80)
$79.00 Low
$97.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $81.90 |
| Target Low | $79.00 |
| Target Mean | $88.93 |
| Target Median | $90.00 |
| Target High | $97.00 |
| # Analysts | 15 |
| Recommendation | Buy (1.80) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$2.41 | $2.06 | $2.66 | 21.2% | -0.4% | 1↑ 3↓ | $1.0B | 16.9% | 12 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$2.65 | $2.38 | $2.85 | 23.3% | -0.8% | 0↑ 4↓ | $1.0B | 9.2% | 12 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$9.31 | $8.35 | $10.24 | 10.7% | -1.6% | 1↑ 2↓ | $4.1B | 14.6% | 10 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$11.51 | $10.72 | $11.96 | 23.5% | -0.5% | 0↑ 4↓ | $4.4B | 7.2% | 12 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $2.408 | |
| 7d ago | $2.416 | -0.008 |
| 30d ago | $2.417 | -0.009 |
| 60d ago | $2.474 | -0.066 |
| 90d ago | $2.461 | -0.053 |
10 analyst firms have rated this stock: 1 upgrades, 3 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 27, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Apr 22, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Apr 7, 2026 | UBS | DOWNGRADE | Buy | Neutral |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Apr 1, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
| Mar 10, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 9, 2026 | TD Cowen | DOWNGRADE | Buy | Hold |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Wells Fargo | UPGRADE | Underweight | Equal-Weight |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 29, 2026 | DA Davidson | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 28, 2026 | JP Morgan | DOWNGRADE | Overweight | Neutral |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Jan 7, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | Overweight |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 74% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 74% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 79% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 85% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 84% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 90% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
1 members of Congress traded this stock: 0 buys, 2 sells.
Congressional Trades
| Date | Member | Party | Chamber | Type | Amount | Asset | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Anthony Wied | R | HOUSE | SELL | $50,001 - $100,000 | Western Alliance Bancorporation | Mar 12, 2026 (22d) |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Anthony Wied | R | HOUSE | SELL | $50,001 - $100,000 | Western Alliance Bancorporation | Mar 12, 2026 (32d) |
Recent Reddit Threads
May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: WAL — 2.3M shares, 39,865 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 2,318,016 shares across 39,865 trades.
May 13, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: WAL — 71.8% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 392,339 | Exempt: 13 | TRF Vol: 546,564 | Short Ratio: 71.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 13, 2026
short_interest
FTD: WAL — 13,323 shares ($1.0M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260513, Price: $77.56, FTD Value: $1,033,331.88, WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATIO
May 12, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: WAL — 57.3% short (0.6M / 1.0M)
Short: 577,783 | Exempt: 121 | TRF Vol: 1,008,922 | Short Ratio: 57.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 11, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: WAL — 2.8M shares, 52,317 trades
Week starting 2026-05-11. Total ATS volume: 2,754,141 shares across 52,317 trades.
May 4, 2026
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Dark Pool: WAL — 1.6M shares, 40,976 trades
Week starting 2026-05-04. Total ATS volume: 1,551,579 shares across 40,976 trades.
Apr 27, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: WAL — 1.5M shares, 39,320 trades
Week starting 2026-04-27. Total ATS volume: 1,478,211 shares across 39,320 trades.
Apr 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: WAL — 57.4% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 355,065 | Exempt: 60 | TRF Vol: 618,900 | Short Ratio: 57.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 21, 2026
earnings_calendar
WAL Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-21
Apr 20, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: WAL — 2.0M shares, 45,269 trades
Week starting 2026-04-20. Total ATS volume: 2,037,348 shares across 45,269 trades.
Apr 16, 2026
earnings_calendar
WAL Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-16
Apr 15, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: WAL — 75.9% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 427,778 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 563,526 | Short Ratio: 75.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 13, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: WAL — 1.6M shares, 42,939 trades
Week starting 2026-04-13. Total ATS volume: 1,644,334 shares across 42,939 trades.
Apr 6, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: WAL — 1.4M shares, 39,611 trades
Week starting 2026-04-06. Total ATS volume: 1,395,483 shares across 39,611 trades.
Mar 30, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: WAL — 1.0M shares, 27,353 trades
Week starting 2026-03-30. Total ATS volume: 983,607 shares across 27,353 trades.