Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Western Alliance Bancorporation shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Western Alliance Bancorporation stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 9.8 million shares (8.99% of the company), worth about $766.00 million as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 51.1%.
In Q2 2026, 523 institutional holdings reports listed 108.0 million shares worth $8.18 billion, up 18.7% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 149 transactions in the last two years: 4 sales worth $4.05 million and 1 purchase. The newest one on file is from September 15, 2026 (Vecchione Kenneth A, Chief Executive Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through September 15, 2026.
Western Alliance Bancorporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Western Alliance Bancorporation shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 9.8 million | 8.99% | $766.0M |
| T. Rowe Price International Ltd. | 6.3 million | 5.79% | $493.0M |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 5.9 million | 5.38% | $459.0M |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 5.9 million | 5.38% | $459.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 5.4 million | 4.99% | $425.0M |
| AQR Capital Management LLC | 5.2 million | 4.72% | $403.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.7 million | 4.28% | $365.0M |
| Wellington Trust Co., NA | 4.4 million | 4.02% | $343.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 4.3 million | 3.92% | $334.0M |
| SMW WAL Irrevocable Trust, Dated March 13, 2023 | 4.0 million | 3.68% | $313.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Western Alliance Bancorporation institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 523 | 108.0 million | $8.2B |
| Q1 2026 | 474 | 91.0 million | $6.5B |
| Q4 2025 | 478 | 95.9 million | $8.1B |
| Q3 2025 | 477 | 99.5 million | $8.6B |
| Q2 2025 | 474 | 98.8 million | $7.7B |
| Q1 2025 | 449 | 98.4 million | $7.7B |
| Q4 2024 | 464 | 98.9 million | $8.3B |
| Q3 2024 | 453 | 98.9 million | $8.6B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Western Alliance Bancorporation insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vecchione Kenneth A | Sep 15, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | -- | – |
| Kennedy Barbara J | Sep 15, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Bruckner Tim R | Sep 15, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Herndon Lynne | Sep 15, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Idnani Vishal | Sep 15, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | -- | – |
| Gibbons Dale M | Sep 15, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Boothe Timothy W | Sep 15, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Nachlas Emily | Sep 15, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Jarvi Jessica H | Sep 15, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Gibbons Dale M | Aug 14, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Vecchione Kenneth A | Aug 14, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | -- | – |
| Kennedy Barbara J | Aug 14, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
Newest 12 of 149 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Western Alliance Bancorporation stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 8.99% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: T. Rowe Price International Ltd. (5.79%) and Invesco Advisers, Inc. (5.38%).
How many institutions own Western Alliance Bancorporation stock?
523 institutional holdings reports listed Western Alliance Bancorporation shares in Q2 2026, 108.0 million shares in all worth $8.18 billion.
Are Western Alliance Bancorporation insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 4 sales and 1 purchase (149 transactions in all); the newest on file is from September 15, 2026.
