Western Alliance (WAL) Stock Rocked by Loan Scares – Analysts See Rebound Ahead of Earnings
Western Alliance Bancorp shares closed near $70 on Oct. 17 after plunging 10% Thursday amid renewed credit fears. The stock remains about 28% below its 52-week high, following sharp swings tied to a fraud-related loan issue and exposure to the First Brands Group bankruptcy. JPMorgan and RBC raised price targets to $105 and $100. Q3 earnings are due Oct. 21, with analysts expecting $2.11 EPS on $891 million revenue.