Western Alliance Bancorporation filings document the regulatory record of a bank holding company with common stock and 4.250% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A. Its 8-K reports furnish quarterly operating results, earnings presentations, dividend declarations for common and preferred securities, investor communications and material-event disclosures tied to banking operations.
The company’s proxy materials cover board governance, shareholder voting matters, executive compensation and equity-related compensation arrangements. Other filings document credit-related events, including impairment charges on commercial loan exposures, as well as capital-structure details, deferred compensation plans and risk disclosures associated with the company’s lending, deposit and specialty banking activities.
Western Alliance Bancorp Schedule 13G shows Barrow Hanley Global Investors reported beneficial ownership of 2,362,939 shares, representing 2.15% of common stock as of 03/31/2026.
The filing lists voting and dispositive powers: sole power to vote 1,789,458, shared power to vote 573,481, sole dispositive power 2,362,939, and shared dispositive power 0. The form is filed under the "Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class" disclosure.
Western Alliance Bancorporation reported a leadership change in its senior banking team. On May 8, 2026, Stephen Curley, Chief Banking Officer for National Business Lines, submitted his resignation. He is leaving to pursue another employment opportunity as a Chief Executive Officer within the financial services industry.
The filing does not provide further detail on succession plans or changes to his responsibilities before departure. Western Alliance’s common stock and its 4.250% fixed-rate reset non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, Series A, remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Western Alliance Bancorporation used its Investor Day to highlight a national, specialty-focused commercial banking model, strong recent performance, and medium-term financial targets. As of March 31, 2026, the bank reported total assets of $99 billion, loans held for investment of $59.1 billion, and deposits of $83 billion, with a loan-to-deposit ratio of 71%.
For 2025, Western Alliance posted a return on average tangible common equity of 15.3%, return on average assets of 1.12%, and an adjusted efficiency ratio of 50.2%. Management’s medium-term outlook targets 16–17% ROATCE, 1.20–1.30% ROAA, and an adjusted efficiency ratio of about 48%, supported by specialty deposit growth, fee income expansion, and operating leverage.
The company emphasized diversified engines such as commercial banking, deposit initiatives and AmeriHome mortgage banking, alongside a fortified balance sheet, with a CET1 ratio of 11.0% and total capital ratio of 14.4% as of March 31, 2026. Management framed Western Alliance as prepared to exceed $100 billion in assets in 2026 while maintaining disciplined risk management and technology-driven scalability.
Western Alliance Bancorporation reported Q1 2026 net income of $189.2 million, down from $199.1 million a year earlier, as sharply higher credit costs offset stronger revenue. Net income available to common shareholders was $178.9 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, versus $1.79 in Q1 2025.
Net interest income rose to $766.3 million from $650.6 million, helped by higher loan and securities income, while total non-interest income nearly doubled to $252.6 million driven by mortgage banking and a $50.5 million gain on sales of available-for-sale securities. Non-interest expense increased to $574.4 million, reflecting higher compensation and deposit-related costs.
Credit quality was a key pressure point. The provision for credit losses jumped to $213.2 million from $31.2 million, and gross loan charge-offs surged to $209.1 million from $27.5 million, largely in other commercial and industrial, tech and innovation, and non-owner occupied commercial real estate. The allowance for credit losses on loans ended the quarter at $461.1 million.
Total assets grew to $98.9 billion, with loans held for investment of $59.1 billion and deposits of $82.7 billion, up from $77.2 billion at year-end. Cash and cash equivalents increased to $8.6 billion, supported by deposit growth and additional Federal Home Loan Bank advances. The company continued capital management actions, repurchasing 698,014 common shares for $50.3 million and paying a quarterly common dividend of $0.42 per share and preferred dividends of $3.2 million.
Invesco Ltd. filed an amendment on Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 5,218,914 shares of Western Alliance Bancorp common stock, representing 4.7% of the class. The filing shows sole voting power for 5,171,823 shares and sole dispositive power for 5,218,914 shares. The schedule lists advisor subsidiaries (Invesco Advisers, Inc.; Invesco Asset Management Limited; Invesco Investment Advisers LLC; Invesco Capital Management LLC) as relevant. The signature is dated 05/06/2026.
WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION Chief Accounting Officer Ben Mucha reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On May 4, 2026, 2,296 shares of common stock were withheld at $79.85 per share to satisfy tax obligations, coded as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. Following this transaction, he directly holds 9,431 common shares.
Western Alliance Bancorporation announced that its board of directors declared regular quarterly cash dividends on both its common and preferred stock. The company will pay a cash dividend of $0.42 per share on its common stock on May 29, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 14, 2026.
The board also approved a quarterly dividend of $106.25 per share on its 4.250% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, equivalent to $0.265625 per depositary share. This preferred dividend will be paid on June 30, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 15, 2026.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is soliciting stockholder votes for its 2026 Annual Meeting, asking investors to elect 13 directors, approve an advisory Say‑on‑Pay resolution, and ratify RSM US LLP as independent auditor.
The proxy highlights 2025 performance, including net income of $990, total assets of $92.8 billion, net interest income of $2.9 billion, and deposit growth of $10.8 billion or 16.3% year over year. Tangible book value per share reached $61.29, up 17.3% year over year, while earnings per share were $8.73, a 23.1% increase.
The company reports a Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of 11.0%, net interest margin of 3.51%, and return on average assets of 1.12% with ROATCE of 15.3%. The proxy emphasizes a diversified national commercial banking model, robust risk governance using a three‑lines‑of‑defense framework, and extensive Board‑level oversight, including a new Technology & Cybersecurity Committee. It also describes director independence, stock ownership guidelines, and a compensation program designed to align director and executive pay with long‑term stockholder value.
Western Alliance Bancorporation reported mixed first quarter 2026 results. Net income was $189.2 million and diluted EPS was $1.65, or $251.3 million and $2.22 per share on an adjusted basis, reflecting large credit costs tied to specific loans. Net revenue reached $1.02 billion, up 3.9% from the prior quarter and 31.0% year over year, while pre-provision net revenue rose to $444.5 million, showing solid underlying earnings power.
Deposits grew strongly to $82.7 billion, up $5.6 billion in the quarter, and loans held for investment increased to $59.1 billion. Net interest margin expanded to 3.54% as funding costs eased. However, provision for credit losses jumped to $213.2 million and net loan charge-offs rose to $208.5 million, or 1.45% of average loans. Capital metrics remained robust with a CET1 ratio of 11.0% and tangible book value per share of $61.14, up 13.0% from a year earlier.