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$WAL

Western Alliance Bancorporation

XNYSFinancialsState Commercial Banks

$82.14-1.02%$0.8450Prev $82.98LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is WAL down today? It is at $82.14 (-1.02%), and our scanner flagged it 23 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment WAL spikes, and full due diligence on WAL — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$82.14
Change today
-1.02%
Previous close
$82.98
52-week range
$65.81 – $97.23
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$9.06B
Dividend yield
2.02% ($1.68)
Ex-dividend
Aug 13
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
109.2M
Live vendor count
Insider ownership
2.7%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-22
Institutional own.
95.17%
Total held
97.9%
Tradeable float
2.3M
2% of shares · after 3% insiders + 95% institutions
Avg daily volume
1.2M
Classification
Sector
Financials
Industry
State Commercial Banks
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.7x
15m
0.6x
1h
1.6x
1D
0.1x

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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 catalystQuarterly report (10-Q), 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 · 2.3M shShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy13 analysts
Avg target $91.64(+12% upside)
Range $79 – $98
9 buy4 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

Insiders selling0 buys, 30 sells last 3 months (30/135 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Nachlas Emily
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-189sold 1.1%17K$15K
at $81.79
Jul 15, 26
Nachlas Emily
Officer
Other189added 1.1%17Kn/aJul 15, 26
Boothe Timothy W
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-235sold 0.4%65K$19K
at $81.79
Jul 15, 26
Boothe Timothy W
Officer
Other235added 0.4%66Kn/aJul 15, 26
Idnani Vishal
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-123sold 1.1%11K$10K
at $81.79
Jul 15, 26
Idnani Vishal
Officer
Other123added 1.1%12Kn/aJul 15, 26
Jarvi Jessica H
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-168sold 1.2%14K$14K
at $81.79
Jul 15, 26
Jarvi Jessica H
Officer
Other168added 1.2%14Kn/aJul 15, 26
Kennedy Barbara
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-257sold 2.4%10K$21K
at $81.79
Jul 15, 26
Kennedy Barbara
Officer
Other257added 2.5%10Kn/aJul 15, 26
Herndon Lynne
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-84sold 4.3%2K$7K
at $81.79
Jul 15, 26
Herndon Lynne
Officer
Other84added 4.6%2Kn/aJul 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: -1.0%👥 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.

News· SEC EDGAR· 5d ago
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· SEC EDGAR· 6d ago
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION filed an 8-K: Other Material Event
Alert· 10d ago +1.0% vs EMA
$WAL near 200 EMA: +1.00% from 200 EMA at 10:38 AM ET
at $84.39
Alert· 10d ago 37.8× RVOL
WAL hit 37.831x RVOL at 10:38 AM ET
at $84.39
Alert· 10d ago 3.5× RVOL
WAL hit 3.508x RVOL at 10:13 AM ET
at $84.76
Alert· 10d ago 29.4× RVOL
WAL hit 29.361x RVOL at 9:33 AM ET
at $85.00
Alert· 13d ago +0.8% vs EMA
WAL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 65 bars · L3 · +0.84% above EMA · slope +0.08%
at $82.85
Alert· 13d ago +0.8% vs EMA
WAL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 65 bars · L3 · +0.84% above EMA · slope +0.08%
at $82.85
Alert· 13d ago +0.8% vs EMA
WAL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 65 bars · L3 · +0.84% above EMA · slope +0.08%
at $82.85
Alert· 13d ago -0.2% vs EMA
$WAL near 200 EMA: -0.16% from 200 EMA at 1:47 PM ET
at $81.86
Alert· 13d ago 16.5× RVOL
WAL hit 16.457x RVOL at 1:47 PM ET
at $81.86
Alert· 14d ago -0.2% vs EMA
$WAL near 200 EMA: -0.16% from 200 EMA at 12:12 PM ET
at $81.94
Alert· 14d ago 7.2× RVOL
WAL hit 7.202x RVOL at 12:12 PM ET
at $81.94
Alert· 14d ago 18.3× RVOL
WAL hit 18.318x RVOL at 10:10 AM ET
at $81.53
Alert· 14d ago 2.9× RVOL
WAL hit 2.872x RVOL at 9:37 AM ET
at $81.49
Alert· 14d ago +2.1% vs EMA
WAL 200EMA (5m) Trending · 72 bars · L3 · +2.10% above EMA · slope +0.28%
at $83.39
Alert· 14d ago +1.1% vs EMA
WAL 50EMA (5m) Trending · 73 bars · L3 · +1.13% above EMA · slope +0.42%
at $83.39
Alert· 14d ago 6.2× RVOL
WAL hit 6.209x RVOL at 3:41 PM ET
at $82.81
Alert· 14d ago 2.0× RVOL
WAL hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:01 PM ET
at $82.56
Alert· 14d ago +1.0% vs EMA
$WAL near 200 EMA: +0.97% from 200 EMA at 1:58 PM ET
at $82.84
Alert· 14d ago 34.8× RVOL
WAL hit 34.747x RVOL at 1:58 PM ET
at $82.84
Alert· 14d ago 64.4× RVOL
WAL hit 64.440x RVOL at 1:27 PM ET
at $82.80
Alert· 14d ago +1.1% vs EMA
$WAL near 200 EMA: +1.12% from 200 EMA at 1:26 PM ET
at $82.72
Alert· 14d ago 9.1× RVOL
WAL hit 9.113x RVOL at 1:26 PM ET
at $82.72
Alert· 14d ago +2.6% vs EMA
$WAL near 200 EMA: +2.62% from 200 EMA at 1:00 PM ET
at $83.62
Alert· 14d ago 46.6× RVOL
WAL hit 46.583x RVOL at 1:00 PM ET
at $83.62
Alert· 14d ago +1.9% vs EMA
$WAL near 200 EMA: +1.86% from 200 EMA at 12:43 PM ET
at $82.68
News· SEC EDGAR· 15d ago
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION filed an 8-K: Results of Operations
News· SEC EDGAR· 55d ago
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION filed an 8-K: Shareholder Vote
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 146d ago Bearish
Western Alliance Bancorporation Investigated by the Portnoy Law Firm
News· The Motley Fool· 155d ago Bearish
The Regional Bank Survival Guide: Why KRE Is the Ultimate "Fear Gauge" Right Now
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 238d 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.· 241d 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 $82.14, down 1.02% 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 2.02% ($1.68 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Aug 13. 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 23 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is WAL on?

WAL (Western Alliance Bancorporation) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $9.06B 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.

Live data from TheDesperateTrader scanner. Not investment advice.