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Western Alliance Bancorporation

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$76.12Today:- (-)1Y −0.54%

As of Oct 23, 2026 close

Market cap
$8.32B
P/E (TTM)
8.40
Forward P/E
7.18
Dividend yield
2.19%
52-week range
$65.82$97.23
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
1.25M

Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Western Alliance Bancorporation stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 13 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 13 unique analysts
(18 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence8.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$88.25
+15.94% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest WAL Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Ebrahim Poonawala
BofA Securities
BuyReiterates
$91.00 → $87.00
Andrew Terrell
Stephens
BuyReiterates
$88.00
Janet Lee
TD Cowen
HoldReiterates
$85.00
Christopher Mcgratty
KBW
BuyMaintains
$92.00 → $90.00
Jared Shaw
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$93.00
Anthony Elian
JP Morgan
HoldReiterates
$90.00 → $85.00
Timur Braziler
UBS
HoldReiterates
$85.00
Jon Arfstrom
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$93.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
SellInitiates Coverage
-
David Smith -CFA
Truist
BuyMaintains
$93.00 → $84.00
Jon Arfstrom
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$95.00 → $93.00
Janet Lee
TD Cowen
HoldMaintains
$90.00 → $85.00
Jared Shaw
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$88.00 → $93.00
Anthony Elian
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$93.00 → $90.00
Terry McEvoy
Wells Fargo
HoldInitiates Coverage
$90.00 → $84.00
Terry McEvoy
Wells Fargo
HoldReiterates
$90.00 → $84.00
Ben Gerlinger
Citi
BuyMaintains
$98.00 → $95.00
David Feaster
Raymond James
BuyInitiates
$90.00

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for WAL?

The analyst consensus rating for WAL is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 13 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for WAL?

The average 12-month price target for WAL is $88.25, representing an upside of 15.9% from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $76.12.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.