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Western Alliance Bancorporation

S&P 500

WAL/Financial Services · Banks - Regional/NYSE

Dividend Yield

2.08%

$1.64 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$81.48P/E9.2MCap8.6BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

91/ 100Very Safe

WAL's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 18.6% earnings payout ratio & 11.4% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 9.30% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 10 of 10 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 18.6%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 11.4%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Net Debt / Total Assets: 3.1%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.

Risks

No material risks identified across rated metrics.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
18.6%Very Safe
11.4%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe

Profitability

Safe
31.8%Very Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
7+ yrsSafe
NoneVery Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Western Alliance Bancorporation

Western Alliance Bancorporation is a bank holding company that provides commercial and business banking services through Western Alliance Bank, its primary subsidiary. The company offers a broad range of products including loans, deposit accounts, treasury management, and digital payment solutions, with specialized capabilities for industries such as real estate, homeowner associations, mortgage banking, legal services, and other business-focused sectors. Its banking divisions serve clients across Arizona, California, Nevada, and other U.S. markets, combining local relationship banking with national reach. Western Alliance Bancorporation also provides niche financial services through subsidiaries involved in mortgage lending, corporate trust, and insurance-related activities, making it a diversified provider of business banking and specialty finance solutions.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.08%

Annual Dividend

$1.64

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

18.63%

FCF Payout Ratio

11.43%

52-Week Range

$65.82 - $97.23

Dividend History (2016–2025)

WAL annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

WAL earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 14, 2026

Last Payment Date

May 29, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

3.18%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

9.30%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

9.86%

5-Year Total Growth

56.00%

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$8,148.00

Annual Income

$164.00

Quarterly Income

$41.00

Monthly Income

$13.67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WAL's current dividend yield?
Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) currently has a dividend yield of 2.08%, based on a stock price of $81.48 and an annual dividend of $1.64.
When is WAL's next dividend payment date?
WAL's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-14 and the next payment date is 2026-05-29. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does WAL pay in dividends per year?
Western Alliance Bancorporation paid $1.56 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has WAL been increasing its dividend?
Western Alliance Bancorporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 9.30%.
Is WAL's dividend safe?
Western Alliance Bancorporation has a payout ratio of 18.63%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 11.43%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is WAL's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Western Alliance Bancorporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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