WAL 📈 Western Alliance - Overview

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9576381092

WAL: Checking, Savings, Loans, Mortgages, Investments, Banking Services

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a bank holding company that oversees the operations of Western Alliance Bank, a financial institution providing an array of banking products and services primarily in the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Commercial and Consumer Related, each catering to distinct customer needs. On the deposit side, Western Alliance offers a range of products including checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as certificates of deposit with fixed rates and maturity dates. Additionally, the bank provides demand deposits, treasury management services, and residential mortgage products, aiming to meet the diverse financial requirements of its clientele.

The bank's lending portfolio is equally diverse, with commercial and industrial loan products designed to support businesses. These include working capital lines of credit, specialized loans for technology companies, inventory and accounts receivable lines, mortgage warehouse lines, equipment loans and leases, and other commercial loans tailored to meet specific business needs. Furthermore, Western Alliance extends commercial real estate loans secured by a variety of properties such as multi-family residential buildings, professional offices, industrial facilities, retail centers, and hotels. The company also offers construction and land development loans for projects ranging from single-family and multi-family residential developments to industrial properties, office buildings, and medical facilities.

Beyond traditional banking services, Western Alliance Bancorporation provides a suite of digital and financial services aimed at enhancing customer convenience and financial management capabilities. These services include internet banking, wire transfers, electronic bill payment and presentment, funds transfer, and other digital payment solutions. Additionally, the bank offers lockbox services, courier services, and comprehensive cash management solutions to support the financial operations of its clients. The company also engages in investment activities, holding investment securities, municipal and non-profit loans, and leases, with a focus on low-income housing tax credits and investments in small business investment corporations.

Founded in 1994, Western Alliance Bancorporation is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and operates with a strategic focus on delivering personalized banking services to its customers across its core markets. With its common stock listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol WAL, and classified under the GICS Sub Industry of Regional Banks, the company is committed to providing value to its shareholders and contributing to the economic growth of the regions it serves. For more information, the company's official website is available at https://www.westernalliancebancorporation.com, and its ISIN is US9576381092.

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WAL Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 10,026m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
GiC Sub-Industry Regional Banks
IPO / Inception 2005-06-30

WAL Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 36.0%
Fundamental 51.5%
Dividend 66.6%
Rel. Strength Industry 0.03
Analysts 4.5/5
Fair Price Momentum 81.07 USD
Fair Price DCF 60.29 USD

WAL Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.76%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.91%
Annual Growth 5y 23.73%
Payout Consistency 100.0%

WAL Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 48.3%
Growth Correlation 12m 81%
Growth Correlation 5y 16.3%
CAGR 5y 10.52%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 0.32
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.77
Alpha -2.19
Beta 1.37
Volatility 62.19%
Current Volume 3543k
Average Volume 20d 995.9k
What is the price of WAL stocks?
As of December 21, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 84.62 with a total of 3,543,000 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -8.34%, over one month by -7.07%, over three months by -5.89% and over the past year by +28.69%.
Is Western Alliance a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Western Alliance (NYSE:WAL) is currently (December 2024) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 51.50 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of WAL as of December 2024 is 81.07. This means that WAL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -4.2%.
Is WAL a buy, sell or hold?
Western Alliance has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefor, it is recommend to buy WAL.
  • Strong Buy: 8
  • Buy: 5
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for WAL stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, WAL Western Alliance will be worth about 91.2 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 84.62. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +7.78%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 103.4 22.2%
Analysts Target Price 57.8 -31.6%
ValueRay Target Price 91.2 7.8%