UBS Keeps Buy Rating on Western Alliance (WAL)

Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) is one of the 10 Best Bank Stocks to Buy in 2026. On February 4, UBS trimmed its target price on Western Alliance (WAL) by 0.9% to $106 (from $107) but retained its Buy recommendation on the stock. The firm said in a research note to investors that Q4 2025 results from mid-cap banks were strong and that it did not see any early asset quality concerns. It also thinks that the steepening of the yield curve, combined with faster loan book expansion and more M&A acti ...