Western Alliance Cuts 2026 Net Interest Income Growth Forecast to 11%-12%

Western Alliance Bancorporation lowered its 2026 net interest income growth forecast to 11%-12% from 12%-14% as deposit changes reshape the earnings outlook for a bank serving institutional digital asset businesses. The company has reshaped $4.5 billion of higher-cost deposits over the past two quarters and expects $5 billion in deposit optimization for 2026. It now projects deposit growth of $3.5 billion-$4 billion this year, down from its previous $6 billion forecast. Western Alliance also lowered its forecast for growth in loans held for investment to $4 billion from $5 billion.

Source: TokenPost