Westamerica Bancorporation
$ 51.47
0.35%
24 Feb - close price
- Market Cap 1,283,304,000 USD
- Current Price $ 51.47
- High / Low $ 51.54 / 50.16
- Stock P/E 11.39
- Book Value 37.91
- EPS 4.52
- Next Earning Report 2026-04-16
- Dividend Per Share $1.82
- Dividend Yield 3.55 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.02 %
- ROE 0.13 %
- 52 Week High 53.37
- 52 Week Low 40.44
About
Westamerica Bancorporation is a banking holding company for Westamerica Bank offering various banking products and services to individual and commercial clients. The company is headquartered in San Rafael, California.
Analyst Target Price
$55.00
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-01-15 | 2025-10-16 | 2025-07-17 | 2025-04-17 | 2025-01-16 | 2024-10-17 | 2024-07-18 | 2024-04-18 | 2024-01-18 | 2023-10-19 | 2023-07-20 | 2023-04-20 |
| Reported EPS | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.16 | 1.19 | 1.27 | 1.33 | 1.37 | 1.48 | 1.56 | 1.51 | 1.51 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.07 | 1.08 | 1.07 | 1.11 | 1.18 | 1.24 | 1.3 | 1.37 | 1.46 | 1.44 | 1.39 | 1.38 |
| Surprise | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Surprise Percentage | 4.6729% | 3.7037% | 4.6729% | 4.5045% | 0.8475% | 2.4194% | 2.3077% | 0% | 1.3699% | 8.3333% | 8.6331% | 9.4203% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-04-16 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Feb 2026 | Nov 2025 | Aug 2025 | May 2025 | Feb 2025 | Nov 2024 | Aug 2024 | May 2024 | Feb 2024 | Nov 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-02-13 | 2025-11-14 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-05-16 | 2025-02-14 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-08-16 | 2024-05-17 | 2024-02-16 | 2023-11-17 |
| Amount | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.44 | $0.44 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: WABC
2026-02-22 23:40:00
This article identifies three bank stocks—Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC), Live Oak Bancshares (LOB), and Commerce Bancshares (CBSH)—that exhibit warning signs despite the overall banking industry's recent gains. The author suggests passing on these stocks due to factors such as muted net interest income growth, declining net interest margins, weaker earnings per share, and concerning efficiency ratios, advising investors to consider other investment opportunities.
2026-02-16 14:27:46
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) experienced a significant increase in short interest by 25.8% in January, reaching 499,370 shares, which represents about 2.1% of its shares. Despite this, analysts generally maintain a "Hold" rating with an average price target of $52.50. The company reported strong quarterly earnings, beating estimates with an EPS of $1.12 and revenue of $66.05 million, and also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.46 and a $2.0 million share buyback program.
2026-02-16 10:27:46
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans significantly reduced its stake in Westamerica Bancorporation, selling 22,471 shares and retaining 18,369 shares valued at $918,000. Despite this, Westamerica Bancorporation demonstrated strong financial performance, beating quarterly earnings estimates with $1.12 EPS and $66.05 million in revenue. The company also announced a $2.00 million share buyback program and a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per share, indicating management's commitment to shareholder returns.
2026-02-14 06:57:43
Wall Street Zen downgraded Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) to a "sell" rating from a "hold" rating. Despite this downgrade, the overall analyst consensus remains "Hold" with an average price target of $52.50. The company recently exceeded quarterly earnings estimates and authorized a $2.0 million share buyback.
2026-02-09 09:27:44
Westamerica Bancorporation's stock reached a 52-week high of $52.90, reflecting a 3.2% increase over the past year. The company boasts a strong financial health rating, a P/E ratio of 11.51, and a 3.52% dividend yield, maintaining dividend payments for 52 consecutive years. Recent strategic moves include a share repurchase plan and the appointment of a new independent board member.
2026-02-07 22:32:18
Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) reported strong Q4 2025 results, exceeding revenue and earnings estimates, leading to positive share price momentum. Despite trading below banking industry averages on a P/E basis, its 11.1x P/E is above its estimated fair P/E of 8.7x. A discounted cash flow (DCF) model suggests the shares are undervalued at $52.48 compared to a future cash flow value of $117.70, prompting investors to consider whether the market is overly cautious or if an opportunity exists.
