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$WAL

Western Alliance Bancorporation

XNYSFinancialsState Commercial Banks

$81.34-1.16%$0.9550Prev $82.30LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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As of the latest tick, WAL is trading at $81.34, down 1.16% versus the previous close of $82.30. Our scanner has flagged WAL 4 times on unusual volume in the last 30 days.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$81.34
Change today
-1.16%
Previous close
$82.30
52-week range
$65.81 – $97.23
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$9.17B
Dividend yield
2.04% ($1.68)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
109.2M
SEC · as of 2026-05-04
Insider ownership
2.7%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-22
Institutional own.
94.71%
Tradeable float
2.8M
3% of shares · after 3% insiders + 95% institutions
Avg daily volume
1.2M
Classification
Sector
Financials
Industry
State Commercial Banks
Exchange
XNYS

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Why is $WAL down today?

Here is the latest on WAL from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for WAL today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystShareholder Vote, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $WAL moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low float · 2.8M shShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy11 analysts
Avg target $89.20(+10% upside)
Range $79 – $98
8 buy3 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

Insiders selling0 buys, 22 sells last 3 months (30/127 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Idnani Vishal
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-123sold 1.1%11K$10K
at $81.81
Jun 15, 26
Idnani Vishal
Officer
Other123added 1.1%12Kn/aJun 15, 26
Vecchione Kenneth
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 0.3%463K$129K
at $81.81
Jun 15, 26
Vecchione Kenneth
Officer
Other2Kadded 0.3%464Kn/aJun 15, 26
Bruckner Tim R
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-415sold 1.4%29K$34K
at $81.81
Jun 15, 26
Bruckner Tim R
Officer
Other415added 1.4%29Kn/aJun 15, 26
Herndon Lynne
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-84sold 4.3%2K$7K
at $81.81
Jun 15, 26
Herndon Lynne
Officer
Other84added 4.6%2Kn/aJun 15, 26
Kennedy Barbara
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-257sold 2.4%10K$21K
at $81.81
Jun 15, 26
Kennedy Barbara
Officer
Other257added 2.5%10Kn/aJun 15, 26
Nachlas Emily
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-189sold 1.1%17K$15K
at $81.81
Jun 15, 26
Nachlas Emily
Officer
Other189added 1.1%17Kn/aJun 15, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$WAL Sentiment

Bearish
Bearish19Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 4 bearToday: -1.2%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$WAL Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 2d ago 6.4× RVOL
WAL hit 6.360x RVOL at 3:53 PM ET
at $82.17
Alert· 2d ago 6.5× RVOL
WAL hit 6.550x RVOL at 3:00 PM ET
at $81.99
Alert· 4d ago +0.5% vs EMA
WAL 200EMA (5m) Trending · 75 bars · L3 · +0.51% above EMA · slope +0.19%
at $81.77
Alert· 4d ago 17.0× RVOL
WAL hit 16.981x RVOL at 3:47 PM ET
at $82.00
Alert· 4d ago 2.8× RVOL
WAL hit 2.752x RVOL at 1:01 PM ET
at $82.51
News· SEC EDGAR· 38d ago
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION filed an 8-K: Shareholder Vote
News· SEC EDGAR· 69d ago
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change
News· SEC EDGAR· 69d ago
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION filed an 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure
News· SEC EDGAR· 72d ago
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 129d ago Bearish
Western Alliance Bancorporation Investigated by the Portnoy Law Firm
News· The Motley Fool· 138d ago Bearish
The Regional Bank Survival Guide: Why KRE Is the Ultimate "Fear Gauge" Right Now
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 221d ago Bearish
WAL Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL), You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 224d ago Bearish
WAL Investor News: If You Have Suffered Losses in Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL), You Are Encouraged to Contact The Rosen Law Firm About Your Rights

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WAL stock FAQ

Why is $WAL down today?

Here is the latest on WAL from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for WAL today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the WAL stock price today?

WAL last traded at $81.34, down 1.16% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does WAL pay a dividend?

Yes. WAL currently has a dividend yield of about 2.04% ($1.68 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live WAL alerts?

The WAL Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged WAL 4 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is WAL on?

WAL (Western Alliance Bancorporation) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $9.17B in the STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS sector.

Is WAL good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge WAL for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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