Citigroup Rates Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) buy

Citigroup maintains its buy rating on Western Alliance Bancorporation, setting a $98 price target, a 18.24% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 25, 2026, 8:08 PM EDT · Updated Jun 30, 2026, 9:03 AM EDT

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Citigroup rated Western Alliance Bancorporation ($WAL) "buy" with a $98 price target on June 25, 2026.

Since the rating, $WAL is up 0.1% after 1 week, up 1.6% after 1 month and down 8.1% to date (from the $81.07 close on Jun 25, 2026).

WAL Western Alliance Bancorporation

$74.51 -11.48% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Citigroup reiterated its buy rating for Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) with a $98 price target on June 25, 2026.
Citigroup's $98 price target implies 18.24% upside from Western Alliance Bancorporation's ($WAL) current $82.88 share price.
Western Alliance Bancorporation has a market cap of about $8.6 billion and a P/E ratio of 9.17.
Insiders at Western Alliance Bancorporation, including the CEO, sold shares on June 15, 2026.

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Citigroup reiterated its buy rating on Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) on June 25, 2026. The firm set a price target of $98, reaffirming its positive outlook on the company. Analyst Benjamin Gerlinger led the coverage, highlighting the bank's potential in the regional banking sector.

Analyst rating track record

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Western Alliance Bancorporation Stock Up 5.5%

Shares of NYSE:WAL traded near $80.29 on Friday. Western Alliance Bancorporation boasts a market cap of approximately $8.6 billion. The company has a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.17 and a forward P/E of 6.84, reflecting its earnings potential. The stock's 52-week range has been between $65.82 and $97.23, with a 50-day moving average of $79.24 and a 200-day moving average of $81.95.

12-month forecast

$WAL price target

Western Alliance Bancorporation daily closes and this analyst's $98 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

Western Alliance Bancorporation reported revenue of about $3.38 billion, with a growth rate of 7.9%. The company achieved a net margin of 28.18% and a return on equity of 12.97%. Earnings per share stood at $8.59. The bank is expected to announce its next earnings on July 16, 2026.

Dividend

Western Alliance Bancorporation pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share, yielding 2.1%. The payout ratio is a modest 18.63%, indicating a sustainable dividend policy.

Insider Buying and Selling at Western Alliance Bancorporation

On June 15, 2026, several insiders at Western Alliance Bancorporation sold shares. Kenneth Vecchione, the Chairman, President, and CEO, sold 1,571 shares at an average price of $81.81. Other executives, including Chief Credit Officer Lynne Herndon and Chief Financial Officer Vishal Idnani, also sold shares. Notably, Idnani bought 123 shares, indicating mixed insider activity.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 25, 2026, Citigroup maintained its buy rating for Western Alliance Bancorporation with a $98 price target. DA Davidson also maintained a buy rating on May 13, 2026, with a $90 target. Piper Sandler and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods have also kept buy ratings, with targets of $92 and $94, respectively. The consensus among analysts is a buy, with an average price target of $88.93 from 15 opinions.

About Western Alliance Bancorporation

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. It provides a variety of banking products and services primarily in Arizona, California, and Nevada. The company operates through its Commercial and Consumer Related segments, offering deposit products, treasury management, and a range of loan products. Western Alliance was founded in 1994 and employs around 3,769 people.

Bottom Line

Western Alliance Bancorporation continues to attract positive analyst attention, with Citigroup reiterating its buy rating and setting a $98 price target. The company's solid financial performance and strategic positioning in the regional banking sector make it a stock to watch. Investors should note that 13F filings and analyst ratings reflect past and current opinions, which may not indicate future performance.