Summary:
- Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL, Financial) slightly exceeded Q1 2025 earnings predictions with a GAAP EPS of $1.79.
- Despite the earnings beat, both net interest and noninterest incomes saw a decline, causing shares to drop 1.4% in after-hours trading.
- Analysts predict a notable upside for WAL shares, with a one-year price target suggesting a 54.35% increase.
Q1 2025 Earnings Review
Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) has reported its first-quarter earnings for 2025, showing a slight surpass over Wall Street's expectations. The company's GAAP earnings per share came in at $1.79, narrowly edging out the analyst consensus of $1.78. Despite this earnings beat, a decrease in both net interest and noninterest incomes from the previous quarter contributed to a 1.4% drop in WAL shares during after-hours trading. This signals a cautious market reaction despite the positive earnings per share figure.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL, Financial) is catching analysts' attention, with 14 experts providing one-year price targets. The average target is pinned at $100.14, with an anticipated high of $112.00 and a low of $75.00. This average implies a substantial upside potential of 54.35% from the current trading price of $64.88. Investors seeking comprehensive projections can visit the Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL) Forecast page for more detailed data.
Brokerage Recommendations
The consensus from 14 brokerage firms positions Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL, Financial) with an average recommendation score of 1.7, pointing to an "Outperform" status. The brokerage rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies a Strong Buy and 5 denotes a Sell, indicating strong confidence in WAL's future performance among analysts.
GF Value Estimation
According to GuruFocus estimates, the projected GF Value for Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL, Financial) in one year is $91.71. This projection represents a 41.35% upside from the current share price of $64.88. GF Value is calculated based on historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance projections. For a deeper dive into valuation analytics, please see the Western Alliance Bancorp (WAL) Summary page.
