Western Alliance Stock Price, News & Analysis

SmartRent, Inc. (NYSE: SMRT) has appointed Robyn Young as its first Chief Marketing Officer, effective May 9, 2022. Young brings extensive experience from Western Alliance Bancorporation, where she led marketing and communications during significant growth. Her role will focus on enhancing SmartRent's marketing strategy and establishing its market leadership in smart home technology. Young's appointment rounds out the executive team, which has seen recent additions including a Chief Financial Officer and a Chief Legal Officer. SmartRent aims to improve operational efficiencies for property owners and enhance resident experiences.

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) reported a net income of $240.1 million for Q1 2022, with earnings per share at $2.22, marking a 24.7% increase year-over-year. Total assets reached $60.6 billion, driven by a 43.2% increase in loans and a 35.9% rise in deposits. The company completed acquisitions of Digital Disbursements and AmeriHome Mortgage, contributing to its growth. However, tangible book value per share decreased by 1.9% due to fair value losses on investments. Overall, the results display robust growth despite slight declines in certain metrics.

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) plans to release its first quarter 2022 financial results on April 21, 2022, post-market. A conference call led by President Ken Vecchione and CFO Dale Gibbons will follow on April 22, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Interested participants can join via phone at 1-833-236-2753 (conference ID 8647856) or through a live webcast. With over $50 billion in assets, Western Alliance is recognized as a leading U.S. bank, ranking high in performance and service excellence.

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) announced the retirement of Robert Sarver and Steve Hilton from their leadership roles, effective at the annual meeting in June. Sarver, who served as Executive Chairman since March 2018 and has been a director since 2002, was pivotal in growing the bank's assets to over $50 billion. Hilton, also a director since 2002, contributed valuable insights during critical growth phases. The leadership change comes as the company maintains a strong performance, ranking highly among U.S. banks.

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) announced key leadership changes, extending CEO Kenneth A. Vecchione's contract through 2024. Bruce Beach is set to become Chairman of the Board in June 2022, succeeding his role as Lead Independent Director. The Board also nominated Patricia Arvielo, Co-Founder and President of New American Funding, as a new director, expected to enhance the company's leadership with her mortgage industry expertise. This leadership stability is seen as essential for the company's growth and financial performance.

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) reported robust fourth quarter 2021 results, achieving a record net income of $246 million and earnings per share of $2.32, marking a 20% year-over-year increase. Total assets rose to $56 billion, fueled by a quarterly loan growth of $4.3 billion and deposit growth of $2.3 billion. The acquisition of AmeriHome contributed to a 57.8% increase in annual net revenue, totaling $2 billion. Despite a slight drop in net interest margin to 3.33%, pre-provision net revenue climbed 50% year-on-year to $1.1 billion.

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results on January 27, 2022, after market close. The conference call discussing the results will be held on January 28, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Interested participants can join by dialing 1-833-236-2753 with conference ID 4979835, or via a live audio webcast. The bank boasts over $50 billion in assets and is ranked as a top-performing U.S. bank, recently acquiring AmeriHome Mortgage to enhance its services.

Western Alliance Bank announced the implementation of TassatPay, a digital banking platform enabling clients to make 24/7 instant payments on a private Ethereum blockchain. This move positions the bank to meet increasing demand for digital payments, enhancing customer service and security. With over $50 billion in assets, the bank aims to be a leader in digital payments.

This platform allows real-time transactions and supports multiple digital currencies, aligning with the company’s vision for future banking solutions.

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) reported robust financial results for Q3 2021, with net income reaching $236.9 million and earnings per share at $2.28, marking gains of 74.4% and 67.6% year-over-year, respectively. Pre-provision net revenue increased to $317.1 million while total revenue rose to $548.5 million, an 8.3% increase from the prior quarter. Loan growth was exceptional at $4.8 billion (63% annualized), and deposits increased by $3.4 billion (32% annualized). The acquisition of AmeriHome Mortgage enhances market position, contributing to these strong results.