Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Cuts WAL Price Target to $90
Key Points
- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods kept an Outperform rating on Western Alliance Bancorporation on October 21, 2026, lowering its price target from $92 to $90.
- Keefe, Bruyette & Woods's $90 price target implies 19.13% upside from Western Alliance Bancorporation's ($WAL) current $75.55 share price.
- Western Alliance Bancorporation recently traded at $75.55, sitting below its 50-day moving average of $77.75 and its 200-day moving average of $80.33.
- The regional bank currently trades with a trailing twelve-month price-to-earnings ratio of 8.4 and is scheduled to report its next earnings on January 26, 2027.
Since the rating, $WAL is up 1.2% to date (from the $75.55 close on Oct 21, 2026).
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On October 21, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained its Outperform rating on Western Alliance Bancorporation while shifting its price target downward from $92 to $90. Shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation closed at $75.55 on the day of the announcement.
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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods's Call on Western Alliance Bancorporation
In its research note published on October 21, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods chose to keep its Outperform rating on Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alongside that rating, the firm adjusted its twelve-month price target from $92 down to $90. The decision follows other recent updates from Wall Street firms tracking the regional lender.
Other Institutional Activity in Western Alliance Bancorporation
Large asset managers have continued adjusting their holdings in Western Alliance Bancorporation. AQR Capital Management, LLC grew its holdings by 4,244,618 shares, ending with 5,151,917 shares worth about $390,541,069. Meanwhile, Davis Asset Management, L.P. added 253,106 shares, bringing its total to 3,336,000 shares valued at approximately $252,885,481.
Western Alliance Bancorporation Stock Holds Steady
Western Alliance Bancorporation recently traded around $75.55, which is equal to its close of $75.55 on October 21, 2026. The stock sits below its 50-day moving average of $77.75 and under its 200-day moving average of $80.33. Over the past year, the shares have traded between a low of $65.82 and a high of $97.23.
$WAL price target
Western Alliance Bancorporation daily closes and this analyst's $90 target. Not advice.
Recent Earnings
Western Alliance Bancorporation reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $3,487,099,904 alongside earnings of $9.02 per share. The regional bank posted a net profit margin of 28.2% and a return on equity of 13.0%. The company's next quarterly financial results are scheduled for release on January 26, 2027.
Dividend
Western Alliance Bancorporation pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share, giving the stock a dividend yield of 2.28%. The company's dividend payout ratio sits at 18.5%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street firms have regularly updated their views on the regional bank. Earlier in October, Barclays maintained its Overweight rating and raised its target from $88 to $93 on October 5, 2026. RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating while moving its target from $95 to $93 on October 9, 2026. On that same day, Truist Securities maintained its Buy rating but lowered its target from $93 to $84. More recently, on October 21, 2026, JP Morgan maintained a Neutral rating while reducing its target from $90 to $85. Overall, the stock carries a consensus buy recommendation with a mean price target of $89.69 across 16 analyst opinions.
About Western Alliance Bancorporation
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Western Alliance Bancorporation functions as the bank holding company for Western Alliance Bank. The financial institution offers commercial and consumer banking products and related services, operating primarily across Arizona, California, and Nevada through its commercial and consumer segments.
Bottom Line
Investors tracking Western Alliance Bancorporation will likely look ahead to the company's upcoming earnings report on January 26, 2027, for further insight into its financial performance. Market participants should also monitor how shares track relative to analyst price targets and moving averages in the coming weeks.
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Source: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods's rating change on $WAL (Oct 21, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts