West Bancorporation Reports Strong Q1 2025 Results

West Bancorporation ( (WTBA) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information West Bancorporation presented to its investors.

West Bancorporation, Inc., headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, operates as a community bank offering lending, deposit, and trust services primarily to small- and medium-sized businesses and consumers across Iowa and Minnesota.

The company recently released its first quarter 2025 financial results, reporting a net income of $7.8 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, marking an improvement from the previous quarter and the same quarter last year. The board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share.

Key financial highlights include a notable increase in net interest margin to 2.28% from 1.98% in the previous quarter, driven by reduced deposit rates following Federal Reserve actions. The company also reported a strong efficiency ratio improvement to 56.37%, indicating better cost management. Loan growth was modest, with a $11.6 million increase, primarily in commercial real estate, while deposits saw a decrease of $33.1 million, attributed to normal cash flow fluctuations.

The company maintained its best-in-class credit quality, with no loans past due over 90 days and a minimal amount past due over 30 days. The tangible common equity ratio improved to 5.97%, reflecting retained earnings and an increase in the market value of securities.

Looking ahead, West Bancorporation remains focused on enhancing its balance sheet and identifying high-quality growth opportunities amidst ongoing economic uncertainties. The management’s outlook suggests a cautious yet optimistic approach to navigating the current financial landscape.