Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Stock Forecast
WAL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.19 / 5 from 16 analysts
- Price target
- $90.56 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +21.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 19, 2026 EPS estimate $2.43
- 52-week range
- $66.70 – $96.08
WAL analyst ratings
16 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
WAL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
WAL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.43 | $2.27 | $2.71 | $2.15 | +12.9% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.85 | $8.10 | $10.05 | $8.42 | +5.1% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.05 | $10.37 | $11.68 | $8.85 | +24.9% | 13 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
WAL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $987.2M | $973.4M | $1.00B | +5.2% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.99B | $3.94B | $4.04B | +12.5% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.24B | $4.16B | $4.30B | +6.3% | 12 |
WAL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
WAL revenue: reported and forecast
WAL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.60 | $2.45 | $2.45 | $2.44 | $2.43 | −6.8% | 3 up · 7 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.17 | $8.91 | $8.91 | $8.89 | $8.85 | −3.5% | 1 up · 8 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.44 | $11.29 | $11.29 | $11.23 | $11.05 | −3.4% | 2 up · 8 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
WAL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; WAL beat in 4 of 12.
What analysts expect from WAL
16 analysts cover Western Alliance Bancorporation; their consensus rating is buy (4.19 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $90.56, 21.5% above the latest close of $74.51. Analysts expect earnings of $8.85 per share for 2026, +5.1% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $11.05 per share on revenue of $4.2 billion. Western Alliance Bancorporation beat the EPS estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.
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WAL forecast FAQ
What is Western Alliance Bancorporation's price target?
The average analyst price target for Western Alliance Bancorporation is $90.56, 21.5% above the latest close of $74.51.
Is Western Alliance Bancorporation a buy, hold or sell?
Of 16 analysts covering Western Alliance Bancorporation, 7 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Western Alliance Bancorporation's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.85 per share for 2026 (range $8.10 to $10.05); for 2027 the estimate is $11.05.
What is Western Alliance Bancorporation's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $4.0 billion, growth of 12.5%; for 2027 it is $4.2 billion.
When does Western Alliance Bancorporation report earnings?
Western Alliance Bancorporation is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 19, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.43.
Does Western Alliance Bancorporation usually beat earnings estimates?
Western Alliance Bancorporation reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.