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Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Stock Analysis

SellModerate Confidence

Financial Services · Banks - Regional

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 through Commercial and Consumer Related segments. The company... Read more

$70.74+15.8% upside
Score 6.4/10Target $81.94Reward/Risk 1.6:1

TrendMatrix rates Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) as Sell with moderate confidence. The stock trades at $70.74 with +15.8% upside to the $81.94 price target. Overall score: 6.4/10 across 10 analysis dimensions. Reward/risk ratio: 1.6:1.

Passes 3/4 gates (favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags). Fails on weak momentum. Suitability: aggressive.

Val9.1Qual5.4Grw7.7Mom4.8Sent7.3Ins3.7Peer6.4Tech5.9Risk5.66.4OVERALL

Investment Thesis

+ Sector modifier (): +1.2
+ Earnings catalyst in 27 days
+ Attractive valuation
- V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.4)
- Consecutive earnings misses (2)
- Below 200-day MA

Fundamentals

P/E (TTM)8.0
P/E (Fwd)5.9
Mkt Cap$7.7B
EV/EBITDA
Profit Mgn29.2%
ROE13.5%
Rev Growth16.6%
Beta1.34
Dividend2.43%
Analysts20
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WAL stock a buy right now?

TrendMatrix rates Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) as Sell with moderate confidence. Score 6.4/10.

What is the WAL stock price target?

Take-profit target: $81.94 (+15.8% upside). Reward/risk ratio: 1.6:1. Stop-loss: $63.84.

What are the risks of investing in WAL?

V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=5.4); Consecutive earnings misses (2); Below 200-day MA.

Is WAL overvalued or undervalued?

Western Alliance Bancorporation trades at a P/E of 8.0 (forward 5.9). TrendMatrix value score: 9.1/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about WAL?

20 analysts cover WAL with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $96.

What does Western Alliance Bancorporation do?Western Alliance Bancorporation operates as the bank holding company for Western Alliance Bank that provides various...

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 through Commercial and Consumer Related segments. The company offers deposit products, including demand deposit, checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as fixed-rate and fixed maturity certificates of deposit accounts; treasury management products and services to small and middle-market businesses, specialized banking services to sophisticated commercial institutions and investors; and residential mortgage products and services. It also provides commercial and industrial loan products, such as working capital lines of credit, loans to technology companies, inventory and accounts receivable lines, mortgage warehouse lines, equipment loans and leases, and other commercial loans; commercial real estate loans, which are secured by multifamily residential properties, professional offices, industrial facilities, retail centers, hotels, and other commercial properties; construction and land development loans for single family and multifamily residential projects, industrial/warehouse properties, office buildings, retail centers, medical office facilities, and residential lot developments; and consumer loans. In addition, the company offers other financial services, such as internet banking, wire transfers, electronic bill payment and presentment, funds transfer and other digital payment offerings, lock box services, courier, and cash management services. Further, the company 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 certain real estate loans and related securities. Western Alliance Bancorporation was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

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25 OVERSOLD
<20d<50d<200dGOLDEN CROSSSupp $65.81Res $90.99

Price Targets

$64
$82
Upside+15.8%
Reward/Risk1.6:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNONE
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRISK_OFF

Risk Alerts

! MOMENTUM:4.8<5.0
Suitability: Aggressive
Risk/Reward 2.3>=2.0
Insider activity: OK
No SEC red flags
Momentum 4.8<5.0