The Portnoy Law Firm has initiated a securities fraud investigation into Western Alliance Bancorporation following a 10.81% stock price decline on October 16, 2025. The decline was triggered by disclosure of a lawsuit against a borrower accused of fraud, including forging title policies and breaching loan agreements, raising concerns about the security of the credit relationship.
Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL)
Common Stock · Currency in USD · XNYS
Western Alliance Bancorp provides a full spectrum of customized loan, deposit, and treasury management capabilities, including funds transfer and other digital payment offerings. 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.
Company Info
SIC6022
Composite FIGIBBG000Q1KFH4
CIK0001212545
IPOJun 30, 2005
Sectorstate commercial banks
Highlights
Market Cap$7.92B
EPS$9.20
P/E Ratio7.60
Revenue$96.00M
Gross Profit$98.00M
Net Income$1.04B
Employees3,769
WSO109,879,137
Phone602-389-3500
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Analysis
Share Price Chart
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Western Alliance Bancorporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) has returned -14.38% so far this year and 20.92% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, WAL has achieved an annualized return of 7.80%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
WAL
1M-10.29%
6M-17.70%
YTD-14.38%
1Y20.92%
5Y-5.12%
10Y7.80%
Benchmark (SPY)
1M-3.85%
6M-2.35%
YTD-4.36%
1Y34.06%
5Y9.80%
10Y12.23%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.92% | -9.02% | -9.18% | 1.52% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 4.35% | 2.25% | -11.41% | -8.29% | 3.71% | 8.41% | -0.27% | 18.12% | -1.31% | -10.55% | 6.24% | 3.48% |
| 2024 | -1.75% | -10.66% | 12.54% | -11.37% | 9.54% | -1.02% | 28.84% | 2.01% | 7.45% | -2.14% | 11.19% | -11.32% |
| 2023 | 25.89% | -0.81% | -51.61% | 4.59% | -9.72% | 6.05% | 40.60% | -2.89% | -9.47% | -10.12% | 24.93% | 28.45% |
| 2022 | -8.38% | -6.23% | -10.18% | -9.54% | 3.91% | -13.68% | 9.11% | 1.04% | -13.86% | 0.51% | 0.66% | -13.14% |
| 2021 | 12.32% | 33.14% | 0.44% | 11.22% | -6.24% | -8.15% | -0.83% | 4.36% | 10.96% | 6.48% | -6.19% | -4.32% |
| 2020 | -3.48% | -17.25% | -33.76% | 23.77% | 8.97% | -1.56% | -5.74% | -1.94% | -10.48% | 29.68% | 22.71% | 13.09% |
| 2019 | 14.27% | 4.21% | -11.99% | 14.17% | -13.86% | 8.75% | 9.48% | -11.94% | 7.24% | 6.15% | 4.40% | 8.57% |
| 2018 | 2.50% | -0.05% | -0.60% | 1.90% | 2.19% | -7.64% | 0.76% | 1.19% | -1.40% | -15.86% | -3.40% | -16.74% |
| 2017 | -1.54% | 3.30% | -7.90% | -3.00% | -5.13% | 6.56% | 1.76% | -4.97% | 9.81% | 5.28% | 3.41% | -2.83% |
| 2016 | 9.88% | 2.86% | -12.68% | 5.39% | 11.92% | -1.80% | 0.24% | 24.12% | 3.07% |
Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Sharpe ratio
Sortino ratio
Omega ratio
Calmar ratio
Martin ratio
sharpe ratio
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of WAL compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
Volatility Chart
The current Western Alliance Bancorporation volatility is 2.59%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
Income Statement
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 92.77B | 80.93B | 70.86B | 67.73B | 55.98B | 36.46B | 26.82B | 23.11B | 20.33B | 17.20B | 14.28B | 10.60B | 9.31B | 7.62B | 6.84B |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 7.65B | 6.71B | 6.08B | 5.36B | 4.96B | 3.41B | 3.02B | 2.61B | 2.23B | 1.89B | 1.59B | 1.00B | 855.25M | 759.62M | 636.68M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | 293.00M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 7.95B | 6.71B | 6.08B | 5.36B | 4.96B | 3.41B | 3.02B | 2.61B | 2.23B | 1.89B | 1.59B | 1.00B | 855.25M | 759.62M | 636.68M |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | 1.39B | 2.42B | 446.00M | 1.31B | 775.00M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 341.10M | - | - |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 84.83B | 74.23B | 64.78B | 62.38B | 51.02B | 33.05B | 23.81B | 20.50B | 18.10B | 15.31B | 12.68B | 9.60B | 8.45B | 6.86B | 6.21B |
| Liabilities (USD) | 84.83B | 74.23B | 64.78B | 62.38B | 51.02B | 33.05B | 23.81B | 20.50B | 18.10B | 15.31B | 12.68B | 9.60B | 8.45B | 6.86B | 6.21B |
| Intangible Assets (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7.71M | 9.26M | 10.85M | 12.93M | 15.72M | 2.69M | 4.15M | 6.54M | 9.81M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 442.00M | 361.00M | 339.00M | 276.00M | 181.90M | 134.10M | 125.84M | 119.47M | 118.72M | 119.83M | 118.54M | 113.82M | 120.17M | 107.91M | 105.55M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Current Assets (USD) | 92.77B | 80.93B | 70.86B | 67.73B | 55.98B | 36.46B | 26.82B | - | 20.33B | - | 14.28B | 10.60B | 9.31B | 7.62B | 6.84B |
| Assets (USD) | 92.77B | 80.93B | 70.86B | 67.73B | 55.98B | 36.46B | 26.82B | 23.11B | 20.33B | 17.20B | 14.28B | 10.60B | 9.31B | 7.62B | 6.84B |
News and Insights
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Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims for Western Alliance Bancorporation shareholders after the company disclosed a lawsuit against a borrower, causing a stock price drop of 10.88%.
Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims for Western Alliance Bancorporation shareholders after the company disclosed a lawsuit against a borrower, causing a stock price drop.
Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims for Western Alliance Bancorporation shareholders after the company disclosed a lawsuit against a borrower, causing a stock price drop.
Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims for Western Alliance Bancorporation shareholders after the company disclosed a lawsuit against a borrower, causing a stock price drop of 10.88%.
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Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims for Western Alliance Bancorporation shareholders after the company disclosed a lawsuit against a borrower, causing a stock price drop of 10.88%.
Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims for Western Alliance Bancorporation shareholders after the company disclosed a lawsuit against a borrower, causing a stock price drop of 10.88%.
Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities claims for Western Alliance Bancorporation shareholders after the company disclosed a lawsuit against a borrower, causing a stock price drop of 10.88%.