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WAL Financial Services Latest YouTube: Q1 2026 Published 2026-04-22

Western Alliance Bancorporation

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Latest earnings video

WAL Stock: EPS Beats by 11% — Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis

Published 2026-04-22

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Episodes tracked
2
Episodes linked
2
Latest video
Q1 2026
2026-04-22
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$79.67
+0.37 (+0.47%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
8.99x
Forward: 7.06x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
13.6%
Earnings: 14.0%
Margins
39.4% op
Gross: 0.0% · Net: 28.2%
Balance sheet
Debt / Equity: —
52-week range / Beta
$65.82 - $97.23
Beta: 1.33
Analyst target
$93.07
Upside: 16.8%
Cash / shareholder return
Dividend yield: 2.07%

Company context

Industry: Banks - Regional
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 1.17x
Return on equity: 13.0%
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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Market context for WAL

Competitive view

WAL vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

Western Alliance Bancorporation latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Western Alliance Bancorporation
WAL
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Moody's Corporation latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Moody's Corporation
MCO
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation sits in a middle zone where future upside likely depends more on quarterly execution than on multiple re-rating alone.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
The Charles Schwab Corporation latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
The Charles Schwab Corporation
SCHW
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
WAL
$8.69B
Western Alliance Bancorporation
MCO
$87.17B
Moody's Corporation
SCHW
$194.20B
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
WAL
9.0x
Western Alliance Bancorporation
MCO
32.0x
Moody's Corporation
SCHW
20.5x
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
WAL
7.1x
Western Alliance Bancorporation
MCO
26.6x
Moody's Corporation
SCHW
14.4x
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
WAL
13.6%
Western Alliance Bancorporation
MCO
15.1%
Moody's Corporation
SCHW
20.9%
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
WAL
14.0%
Western Alliance Bancorporation
MCO
56.7%
Moody's Corporation
SCHW
42.6%
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
WAL
39.4%
Western Alliance Bancorporation
MCO
49.5%
Moody's Corporation
SCHW
52.3%
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
WAL
0.0%
Western Alliance Bancorporation
MCO
75.0%
Moody's Corporation
SCHW
97.5%
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
WAL
28.2%
Western Alliance Bancorporation
MCO
34.3%
Moody's Corporation
SCHW
38.8%
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
WAL
13.0%
Western Alliance Bancorporation
MCO
76.9%
Moody's Corporation
SCHW
20.3%
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
WAL
Western Alliance Bancorporation
MCO
3.0%
Moody's Corporation
SCHW
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
WAL
Western Alliance Bancorporation
MCO
240.68x
Moody's Corporation
SCHW
151.11x
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
WAL
Western Alliance Bancorporation
MCO
1.19x
Moody's Corporation
SCHW
0.66x
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
WAL
1.33
Western Alliance Bancorporation
MCO
1.33
Moody's Corporation
SCHW
0.75
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
WAL
2.1%
Western Alliance Bancorporation
MCO
0.8%
Moody's Corporation
SCHW
1.1%
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
WAL
16.8%
Western Alliance Bancorporation
MCO
11.4%
Moody's Corporation
SCHW
11.0%
The Charles Schwab Corporation

Episode timeline

Episode archive for WAL

Each row is one earnings episode with every verified platform link available.

Q1 2026
Episode live
2026-04-22
Published youtube complete
WAL Stock: EPS Beats by 11% — Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Western Alliance Bancorporation. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.
Deep Dive
Episode live
2026-04-22
Published podcast complete
Charged Alpha | Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) | S&P 500 Deep Dive — Ep.
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Western Alliance Bancorporation. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.