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Western Alliance (NYSE:WAL) underwent analysis by 8 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
| Bullish | Somewhat Bullish | Indifferent | Somewhat Bearish | Bearish | |
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| Total Ratings | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Last 30D | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1M Ago | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2M Ago | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3M Ago | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Analysts have recently evaluated Western Alliance and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $98.75, accompanied by a high estimate of $118.00 and a low estimate of $85.00. This current average reflects an increase of 5.54% from the previous average price target of $93.57.
A clear picture of Western Alliance's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
| Analyst | Analyst Firm | Action Taken | Rating | Current Price Target | Prior Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Mcgratty | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Lowers | Outperform | $95.00 | $100.00 |
| Brandon King | Truist Securities | Raises | Buy | $93.00 | $92.00 |
| Timur Braziler | Wells Fargo | Lowers | Underweight | $85.00 | $90.00 |
| Jon G. Arfstrom | RBC Capital | Raises | Outperform | $100.00 | $93.00 |
| Anthony Elian | JP Morgan | Raises | Overweight | $105.00 | $100.00 |
| Timur Braziler | Wells Fargo | Raises | Underweight | $90.00 | $85.00 |
| Janet Lee | TD Cowen | Announces | Buy | $118.00 | - |
| Benjamin Gerlinger | Citigroup | Raises | Buy | $104.00 | $95.00 |
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Western Alliance's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
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Western Alliance Bancorporation is a Las Vegas-based holding company with regional banks operating in Nevada, Arizona, and California. The bank offers retail banking services and focuses on mortgages for retail customers and commercial loans. The company's reportable segments are Commercial segment includes provides commercial banking and treasury management products and services to small and middle-market businesses, specialized banking services to sophisticated commercial institutions and investors within niche industries, as well as financial services to the real estate industry. Consumer Related segment offers both commercial banking services to enterprises in consumer-related sectors and consumer banking services, such as residential mortgage banking and Corporate & Other.
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Western Alliance displayed positive results in 3M. As of 30 June, 2025, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 9.35%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Western Alliance's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 27.51%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Western Alliance's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.38%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Western Alliance's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.27%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.01, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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