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Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)
NASDAQ:WABC
WABC Stock Chart & Stats
$50.88
$0.05(0.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$50.88
$0.05(0.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$42.00 - $57.65
Previous CloseN/A
Volume29.48K
Average Volume (3M)160.41K
Market Cap
$1.24B
Enterprise Value$741.18M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.98B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$156.08M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.8
Beta0.71
Next Earnings
Jan 15, 2026EPS Estimate
1.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.12
Shares Outstanding24,933,050
10 Day Avg. Volume146,817
30 Day Avg. Volume160,412
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.71
Price to Book (P/B)1.57
Price to Sales (P/S)4.50
P/FCF Ratio10.01
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.60
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.67
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.80
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.39
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$53.00Price Target Upside4.17% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Credit QualityWABC is regarded as an exceptional bank with pristine credit quality and excellent expense management.
DividendsWABC announced a 4.6% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.46/share, yielding 3.6% on an annualized basis.
EarningsWABC reported 2Q25 results with EPS of $1.12, beating the 2-analyst consensus estimate of $1.07 and our estimate of $1.03.
Bears Say
Interest MarginThe net interest margin narrowed by 5bps to 3.80%, and average earning assets were down 0.5%.
Loan PortfolioThe size of WABC's auto loan portfolio is expected to continue to decline as weaker loan applicants are turned down.
ProfitabilityComing quarters could see a slow but steady decline in profitability.
Westamerica Bancorporation News
WABC FAQ
What was Westamerica Bancorporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Westamerica Bancorporation lowest stock price was $42.00 and its highest was $57.65 in the past 12 months.
What is Westamerica Bancorporation’s market cap?
Westamerica Bancorporation’s market cap is $1.24B.
When is Westamerica Bancorporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Westamerica Bancorporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 15, 2026 which is in 27 days.
How were Westamerica Bancorporation’s earnings last quarter?
Westamerica Bancorporation released its earnings results on Oct 23, 2025. The company reported $1.12 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.075 by $0.045.
Is Westamerica Bancorporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Westamerica Bancorporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Westamerica Bancorporation pay dividends?
Westamerica Bancorporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.46 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.58%. See more information on Westamerica Bancorporation dividends here
What is Westamerica Bancorporation’s EPS estimate?
Westamerica Bancorporation’s EPS estimate is 1.07.
How many shares outstanding does Westamerica Bancorporation have?
Westamerica Bancorporation has 24,933,050 shares outstanding.
What happened to Westamerica Bancorporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Westamerica Bancorporation reported an EPS of $1.12 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.075. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.553%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Westamerica Bancorporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WABC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Westamerica Bancorporation Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$53.00 (4.17% Upside)
$53.00 (4.17% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 848.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-6.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Westamerica Bancorporation
Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) is a financial services holding company headquartered in San Rafael, California. It operates through its primary subsidiary, Westamerica Bank, which provides a range of banking services primarily to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. The bank offers various products, including personal and commercial loans, checking and savings accounts, and investment services. Westamerica Bancorporation primarily serves the markets of Northern and Central California, focusing on delivering personalized service and community involvement.
WABC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$53.00
▲(4.17% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Dime Community Bancshares
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Bank First National
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Ownership Overview
0.09% Insiders
22.46% Mutual Funds
9.26% Other Institutional Investors
38.11% Public Companies and
Individual Investors