NYSE$WAL

Western Alliance Bancorporation · Q4 2025 earnings

Q4 2025 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Western Alliance Bancorporation reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, driven by record net interest income, revenues, and PPNR.

Western Alliance Bancorporation delivered exceptional results in Q4 2025, with net income of $293.2 million and diluted earnings per share of $2.59. The company achieved record net interest income and revenues, alongside strong loan and deposit growth, improved efficiency, and a steady net interest margin. Full year results also reflected substantial increases in earnings and PPNR.

  • Net income for Q4 2025 was $293.2 million, an increase of 35.2% from Q4 2024.
  • Diluted earnings per common share for Q4 2025 were $2.59, up 32.8% from Q4 2024.
  • Total assets increased by 14.6% year-over-year to $92.8 billion at December 31, 2025.
  • Pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) for Q4 2025 was $428.7 million, a 34.9% increase from Q3 2025.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$981M

Previous: $838M+17.0%
EPS (adj)

$2.59

Previous: $1.95+32.8%
Net Income

$293M

Previous: $217M+35.2%
Operating Income

$356M

Previous: $259M+37.1%

Revenue & EPS history

Western Alliance · Revenue · Quarterly

$981M

Q4 2025+17%vs Q4 2024
Beat estimate in 8 of 14 quarters(57%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

The company anticipates sustaining a strong earnings trajectory in 2026, building on the exceptional performance of 2025.

Tailwinds

  • Record net interest income and revenues in 2025 provide a strong base for future growth.
  • Outstanding loan and deposit growth indicates continued market penetration and customer acquisition.
  • Improved efficiency and a steady net interest margin are expected to contribute to sustained profitability.
  • PPNR climbed significantly in 2025, demonstrating strong earnings power.
  • Sound asset quality management and declining criticized assets support a healthy financial outlook.

Headwinds

  • The decrease in net loan servicing (loss) revenue in Q4 2025 could indicate a challenging area.
  • Seasonal runoff in mortgage related balances impacted deposits in Q4 2025, which could recur.
  • Net interest margin decreased slightly from Q3 2025, suggesting potential pressure on profitability.
  • Increase in repossessed assets year-over-year could signal underlying asset quality concerns.
  • The increase in non-interest expense from Q4 2024, particularly in salaries and employee benefits, could continue to impact profitability.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2025

Historical avgQ4 2025

+1.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

+2.1%

Avg return

5 days after

+4.4%

Avg return

30 days after

58%

38 / 65 earnings

Positive

+22.9%

Q1 2023

Best reaction

-13.2%

Q4 2021

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-2.0%+2.7%+0.2%
Q4 2025+1.3%+4.0%+0.9%
Q3 2025+3.1%+4.0%+3.8%
Q2 2025-1.7%-1.7%+5.4%
Q1 2025+0.7%+7.4%+11.3%
Q4 2024-5.1%-6.5%-8.3%
Q3 2024-6.7%-10.2%-1.4%
Q2 2024+4.6%+6.4%+7.2%
Q1 2024+3.5%+7.8%+17.1%
Q4 2023+1.4%+3.0%-11.5%
Q3 2023-9.9%-12.2%+5.2%
Q2 2023+16.5%+21.4%+19.9%
Q1 2023+22.9%+23.7%+7.2%
Q4 2022+4.1%+9.7%+8.4%
Q3 2022+1.1%+7.4%+10.9%
Q2 2022-5.8%-7.4%+5.3%
Q1 2022-0.9%-3.0%-5.5%
Q4 2021-13.2%-9.3%-14.1%
Q3 2021+2.5%-0.4%-3.9%
Q2 2021-1.9%-1.8%+3.8%
Q1 2021+6.6%+3.1%+11.1%
Q4 2020-0.2%-2.5%+23.5%
Q3 2020+8.7%+1.5%+37.7%
Q2 2020-2.1%+1.9%+3.9%
Q1 2020+4.5%+4.1%-1.3%
Q4 2019+0.4%-0.5%-2.3%
Q3 2019+5.0%+6.6%+12.7%
Q2 2019+5.5%+8.0%-1.5%
Q1 2019+6.1%+7.9%-0.2%
Q4 2018+2.6%+2.5%+5.3%
Q3 2018-9.4%-11.3%-13.2%
Q2 2018+0.0%-0.1%-1.0%
Q1 2018+4.6%+5.0%+8.5%
Q4 2017-0.6%-2.1%-0.2%
Q3 2017+7.0%+6.9%+4.7%
Q2 2017+1.5%+5.3%-3.7%
Q1 2017+0.3%+5.7%-1.9%
Q4 2016+2.4%+0.1%+4.6%
Q3 2016-1.4%-1.3%+21.0%
Q2 2016+0.7%-0.1%+4.9%
Q1 2016-0.6%
Q4 2015+1.9%
Q3 2015+7.0%
Q2 2015-1.1%
Q1 2015+4.1%
Q4 2014+6.0%
Q3 2014+6.3%
Q2 2014-1.0%
Q1 2014+0.6%
Q4 2013-5.9%
Q3 2013+0.8%
Q2 2013+7.0%
Q1 2013+5.5%
Q4 2012+7.7%
Q3 2012+1.2%
Q2 2012-4.1%
Q1 2011-0.7%
Q1 2012+2.2%
Q4 2011-1.9%
Q4 2010-1.9%
Q3 2011-4.4%
Q2 2011-11.7%
Q3 2010-5.3%
Q2 2010-3.6%
Q1 2010+2.7%

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