Western Alliance Bancorporation $WAL Stake Trimmed by Hussman Strategic Advisors Inc.

Hussman Strategic Advisors Inc. lessened its stake in shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) by 50.0% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 21,000 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after selling 21,000 shares during the period. Hussman Strategic Advisors Inc.’s holdings in Western Alliance Bancorporation were worth $1,821,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. WCM Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in Western Alliance Bancorporation by 5.4% in the 2nd quarter. WCM Investment Management LLC now owns 234,809 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $18,226,000 after purchasing an additional 12,116 shares during the period. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC raised its stake in Western Alliance Bancorporation by 17.8% during the 2nd quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 3,842 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $327,000 after purchasing an additional 580 shares during the period. William Blair Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation by 0.9% in the second quarter. William Blair Investment Management LLC now owns 2,313,336 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $180,394,000 after purchasing an additional 20,704 shares in the last quarter. Congress Asset Management Co. boosted its position in shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation by 14.5% in the third quarter. Congress Asset Management Co. now owns 215,419 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $18,681,000 after buying an additional 27,329 shares during the period. Finally, Catalyst Funds Management Pty Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation in the second quarter worth $250,000. 79.15% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Western Alliance Bancorporation Stock Up 1.5%

WAL opened at $89.71 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $9.87 billion, a PE ratio of 11.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.54 and a beta of 1.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.85 and a quick ratio of 0.80. Western Alliance Bancorporation has a fifty-two week low of $57.05 and a fifty-two week high of $94.40. The business has a 50-day moving average of $85.56 and a 200-day moving average of $83.67.

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, January 26th. The financial services provider reported $2.59 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.40 by $0.19. Western Alliance Bancorporation had a return on equity of 12.93% and a net margin of 17.14%.The business had revenue of $913.50 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $912.69 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.95 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 17.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities research analysts forecast that Western Alliance Bancorporation will post 9.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Western Alliance Bancorporation Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 28th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 13th were given a $0.42 dividend. This is a positive change from Western Alliance Bancorporation’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.38. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, November 13th. Western Alliance Bancorporation’s payout ratio is presently 20.77%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts recently weighed in on WAL shares. Truist Financial set a $98.00 price target on Western Alliance Bancorporation in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lowered their target price on Western Alliance Bancorporation from $100.00 to $95.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on Western Alliance Bancorporation from $90.00 to $85.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Industrial Alliance Securities set a $101.00 price target on shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $107.00 price objective on shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $101.73.

Insider Activity at Western Alliance Bancorporation

In other Western Alliance Bancorporation news, CFO Dale Gibbons purchased 4,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, October 30th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $77.00 per share, for a total transaction of $308,000.00. Following the acquisition, the chief financial officer owned 300,358 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $23,127,566. This trade represents a 1.35% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 2.75% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Western Alliance Bancorporation News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Western Alliance Bancorporation this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations: WAL reported $2.59 EPS vs. $2.40 consensus, revenue $913.5M (+17% YoY), ROE 12.93% and a 17.14% net margin — fundamentals that reinforce earnings momentum and justify investor enthusiasm. Western Alliance Bancorporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade / positive coverage: A Seeking Alpha piece upgraded WAL, citing building growth momentum after Q4 — this likely supported buying interest from momentum and fundamental-focused investors. Western Alliance: Solid Q4 With Growth Momentum Building (Upgrade)
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary and full materials available — investors can review the earnings call transcript and slide deck for guidance or balance-sheet commentary that could influence near-term sentiment. WAL Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript WAL 2025 Q4 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry/valuation discussion: Coverage questioning whether WAL’s current price reflects longer-term returns and regional-bank resilience may keep investors debating valuation multiple vs. peers. Is Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Pricing Reflect Longer Term Returns And Regional Bank Resilience?
• Negative Sentiment: JPMorgan cut WAL from “overweight” to “neutral” — a downgrade that can reduce buy-side conviction despite a $105 price target (implies ~17% upside from current levels), and may weigh on momentum traders.

Western Alliance Bancorporation Profile

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Through its principal subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, the company provides a range of banking services to commercial clients, entrepreneurs and real estate developers. As one of the largest regional banks in the western United States, it focuses on relationship-driven banking solutions tailored to niche industries and growing businesses.

The company’s core offerings include deposit products, treasury management and a variety of lending services.