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WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORP

Western Alliance

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a Las Vegas-based holding company with regional banks operating in Nevada, Arizona, and California. The bank offers retail banking services and focuses on mortgages for retail customers and commercial loans. The company's reportable segments are Commercial segment includes provides commercial banking and treasury management products and services to small and middle-market businesses, specialized banking services to sophisticated commercial institutions and investors within niche industries, as well as financial services to the real estate industry. Consumer Related segment offers both commercial banking services to enterprises in consumer-related sectors and consumer banking services, such as residential mortgage banking and Corporate & Other.

Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2025-07-17. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Western Alliance will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.02. 
The market awaits Western Alliance's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.01, leading to a 0.71% increase in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Western Alliance's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.78</td>
<td>1.92</td>
<td>1.89</td>
<td>1.70</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.79</td>
<td>1.95</td>
<td>1.80</td>
<td>1.75</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-5.0%</td>
<td>-9.0%</td>
<td>8.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752678125_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Market Performance of Western Alliance's Stock</h3>
Shares of Western Alliance were trading at $80.99 as of July 15. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 14.72%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WAL/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Western Alliance visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Earnings

A Preview Of Western Alliance's Earnings

Truist Securities analyst Brandon King maintains Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $92 to $96.

News

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Western Alliance, Raises Price Target to $96

Wells Fargo analyst Timur Braziler maintains Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $80 to $90.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Western Alliance, Raises Price Target to $90

Barclays analyst Jared Shaw maintains Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $97 to $100.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Western Alliance, Raises Price Target to $100

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 9 analysts have published ratings on Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) in the last three months.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $90.33, a high estimate of $97.00, and a low estimate of $80.00. Experiencing a 6.46% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $96.57. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1751493647_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Western Alliance is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Gerlinger</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Elian</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Casey Haire</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon King</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Karl Shepard</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gary Tenner</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$106.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Terrell</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timur Braziler</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jared Shaw</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Western Alliance. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Western Alliance compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Western Alliance's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Western Alliance's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WAL/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Western Alliance analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Western Alliance: A Closer Look</h2>
Western Alliance Bancorporation is a Las Vegas-based holding company with regional banks operating in Nevada, Arizona, and California. The bank offers retail banking services and focuses on mortgages for retail customers and commercial loans. The company's reportable segments are Commercial segment includes provides commercial banking and treasury management products and services to small and middle-market businesses, specialized banking services to sophisticated commercial institutions and investors within niche industries, as well as financial services to the real estate industry. Consumer Related segment offers both commercial banking services to enterprises in consumer-related sectors and consumer banking services, such as residential mortgage banking and Corporate &amp; Other.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Western Alliance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Western Alliance's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 6.75%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Western Alliance's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 25.18%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Western Alliance's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.0%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Western Alliance's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.24%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78, Western Alliance faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Expert Outlook: Western Alliance Through The Eyes Of 9 Analysts

Citigroup analyst Benjamin Gerlinger maintains Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $91 to $95.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Western Alliance, Raises Price Target to $95

JP Morgan analyst Anthony Elian maintains Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $80 to $87.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Western Alliance, Raises Price Target to $87

<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-18/western-alliance-eyes-private-credit-with-key-milestone-in-sight?embedded-checkout=true">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-06-18/western-alliance-eyes-private-credit-with-key-milestone-in-sight?embedded-checkout=true</a>

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'Western Alliance Eyes Private Credit With Key Milestone in Sight'- Bloomberg

Jefferies analyst Casey Haire initiates coverage on Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $95.

Initiation

Jefferies Initiates Coverage On Western Alliance with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $95

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>37.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$33.4K</td>
<td>25.7K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BULL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$13.50</td>
<td>$112.8K</td>
<td>22.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XYZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>384</td>
<td>564</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$53.2K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>506</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>233</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>210</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$261.0K</td>
<td>522</td>
<td>204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WFC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$300.8K</td>
<td>10.8K</td>
<td>204</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AFL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>163</td>
<td>43</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.5K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 2244 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 37997 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 129 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.4K, with a price of $167.0 per contract. There were 25775 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2883 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BULL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BULL#NASDAQ">BULL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 1736 contract(s) at a $13.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 57 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $112.8K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 22927 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2423 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XYZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $56.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 384 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 564 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 248 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.2K, with a price of $532.0 per contract. There were 1157 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 506 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 248 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 26 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.8K, with a price of $1495.0 per contract. There were 5598 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 233 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 78 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $478.0 per contract. There were 3491 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 210 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on June 13, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $261.0K, with a price of $1305.0 per contract. There were 522 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 204 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WFC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 248 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $300.8K, with a price of $1505.0 per contract. There were 10855 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 204 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AFL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 248 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 43 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 163 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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Truist Securities analyst Brandon King initiates coverage on Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $92.

Truist Securities Initiates Coverage On Western Alliance with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $92

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Western Alliance's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 18.89% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.25 million shares sold short, which is 3.95% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.47 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Western Alliance Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745611227_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Western Alliance has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Western Alliance's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Western Alliance's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.64%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>SCHW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>226</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
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<td>BAC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$96.3K</td>
<td>33.7K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
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<td>RKT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$39.5K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
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<td>WAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>52</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
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<td>COIN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$33.2K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>333</td>
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<td>UPST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>563</td>
<td>281</td>
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<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>252</td>
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<td>BX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$346.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>250</td>
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<td>AFRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$34.3K</td>
<td>826</td>
<td>79</td>
</tr>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For SCHW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 4000 contract(s) at a $84.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $11.0 per contract. There were 226 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4033 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BAC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3000 contract(s) at a $42.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $96.3K, with a price of $32.0 per contract. There were 33781 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3143 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 84 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $30.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $46.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.5K, with a price of $395.0 per contract. There were 7269 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1910 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 147 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 52 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COIN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 147 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 26 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.2K, with a price of $1280.0 per contract. There were 1744 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 333 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $870.0 per contract. There were 563 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 281 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 112 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.0K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 1354 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 252 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 266 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 250 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $346.2K, with a price of $1385.0 per contract. There were 1392 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 250 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AFRM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.3K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 826 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 79 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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RBC Capital analyst Karl Shepard maintains Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $105 to $85.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Western Alliance, Lowers Price Target to $85

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Shares of banking companies are trading higher amid overall market strength after President Trump said he will not be firing Fed Chair Powell. Additionally, Trump indicated the final tariff rate would be lower than the current, which may lead to greater business and lending activity for financial institutions.

DA Davidson analyst Gary Tenner maintains Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $106 to $90.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Western Alliance, Lowers Price Target to $90

During the last three months, 6 analysts shared their evaluations of Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Western Alliance, presenting an average target of $99.0, a high estimate of $116.00, and a low estimate of $80.00. A 4.5% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $103.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745355655_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Western Alliance is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrew Terrell &#x7C;Stephens &amp; Co. &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $92.00&#x7C;$92.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Timur Braziler &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $80.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Jared Shaw &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $97.00&#x7C;$107.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Matthew Clark &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $116.00&#x7C;$115.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Gary Tenner &#x7C;DA Davidson &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $106.00&#x7C;$110.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Andrew Terrell &#x7C;Stephens &amp; Co. &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $103.00&#x7C;$103.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Western Alliance. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Western Alliance compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Western Alliance's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Western Alliance's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WAL/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Western Alliance analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Western Alliance</h2>
Western Alliance Bancorporation is a Las Vegas-based holding company with regional banks operating in Nevada, Arizona, and California. The bank offers retail banking services and focuses on mortgages for retail customers and commercial loans. The company's reportable segments are Commercial segment includes provides commercial banking and treasury management products and services to small and middle-market businesses, specialized banking services to sophisticated commercial institutions and investors within niche industries, as well as financial services to the real estate industry. Consumer Related segment offers both commercial banking services to enterprises in consumer-related sectors and consumer banking services, such as residential mortgage banking and Corporate &amp; Other.
<h3>Western Alliance's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Western Alliance's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 22.4%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Western Alliance's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 25.57%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.34%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Western Alliance's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.27%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Western Alliance's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.03. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Shares of financial companies are trading higher amid Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks about trade de-escalation with China, which may help restore investor confidence towards the sector.

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Andrew Terrell reiterates Western Alliance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAL#NYSE">WAL</a>) with a Overweight and maintains $92 price target.

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Stephens & Co. Reiterates Overweight on Western Alliance, Maintains $92 Price Target

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