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Westamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Signals Stability

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Westamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Signals Stability

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Westamerica Bancorporation ( (WABC) ) has provided an update.

On January 22, 2026, Westamerica Bancorporation’s board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share on common stock, payable on February 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 2, 2026, underscoring the bank’s consistent dividend policy. The move followed the company’s January 15, 2026 report of $27.8 million in net income, or $1.12 diluted earnings per share, for the fourth quarter of 2025, with management citing reliable earnings, financial strength and a conservative risk profile, signaling ongoing stability for investors and reinforcing its positioning as a financially solid regional banking franchise.

The most recent analyst rating on (WABC) stock is a Hold with a $55.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Westamerica Bancorporation stock, see the WABC Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on WABC Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WABC is a Outperform.

Westamerica Bancorporation scores highly due to strong technical indicators and a favorable valuation, supported by positive corporate events such as a share repurchase program and consistent dividends. While financial performance is solid, recent declines in revenue and cash flow growth present potential challenges.

To see Spark’s full report on WABC stock, click here.

More about Westamerica Bancorporation

Westamerica Bancorporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary Westamerica Bank, operates banking and trust offices throughout Northern and Central California, providing commercial banking and trust services to customers in these regional markets.

Average Trading Volume: 136,463

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $1.24B

For an in-depth examination of WABC stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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