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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
$89.32
-2.5%
$86.65
$68.44
$104.00
$2.94B1.0963,981 shs79,444 shs
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$34.46
-1.7%
$33.78
$24.52
$38.16
$2.04B1.08264,618 shs255,214 shs
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
$10.97
-0.9%
$10.97
$7.42
$12.51
$1.32B1.13655,201 shs596,849 shs
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
$10.89
-0.5%
$11.29
$9.80
$13.07
$1.38B0.6814,120 shs662,331 shs
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
$47.21
-1.4%
$46.97
$35.52
$57.96
$1.26B0.56156,700 shs126,819 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
-0.86%+12.67%+6.64%-0.92%+17.16%
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
+0.95%+7.91%+4.75%+0.43%+22.47%
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
+0.64%+7.68%-0.45%-5.87%+21.51%
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
-0.55%+2.15%-2.23%-15.13%-2.32%
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
+0.21%+5.19%+1.53%+0.10%+20.98%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
2.3346 of 5 stars
0.83.04.20.02.74.21.3
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
4.6982 of 5 stars
1.55.05.02.71.83.32.5
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
4.3441 of 5 stars
1.04.03.33.21.91.73.8
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
1.9418 of 5 stars
0.84.01.70.01.81.73.1
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
3.0165 of 5 stars
2.04.03.30.01.83.31.3

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
1.50
Reduce$85.50-4.84% Downside
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
3.00
Buy$38.0010.85% Upside
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
2.00
Hold$11.334.07% Upside
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
1.50
Reduce$11.001.38% Upside
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
2.00
Hold$53.5014.07% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest FRME, HOPE, BANF, NWBI, and WABC Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/23/2024
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$13.00 ➝ $12.00
4/23/2024
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
Piper Sandler
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Lower Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$11.00 ➝ $10.00
4/22/2024
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$58.00 ➝ $57.00
4/19/2024
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
Piper Sandler
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$51.00 ➝ $50.00
1/31/2024
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
Wedbush
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$13.00 ➝ $12.00
1/29/2024
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
Raymond James
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$33.00 ➝ $40.00
(Data available from 4/25/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
$809.34M3.66$6.99 per share12.86$43.56 per share2.06
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$999.49M2.03$4.07 per share8.42$37.42 per share0.92
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
$1.09B1.20$1.33 per share8.21$17.66 per share0.62
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
$701.74M1.97$1.30 per share8.35$12.21 per share0.89
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
$327.54M3.82$6.37 per share7.36$29.68 per share1.58

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
$212.46M$6.1214.6816.31N/A26.25%14.85%1.69%7/18/2024 (Estimated)
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$223.79M$3.749.179.82N/A22.39%10.97%1.29%4/25/2024 (Confirmed)
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
$133.67M$1.129.728.19N/A12.19%7.03%0.73%4/29/2024 (Confirmed)
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
$134.96M$1.0310.5310.64N/A17.84%8.77%0.93%7/22/2024 (Estimated)
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
$161.77M$5.927.9210.09N/A48.35%21.99%2.42%7/18/2024 (Estimated)

Latest FRME, HOPE, BANF, NWBI, and WABC Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
4/29/2024N/A
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
$0.27N/A-$0.27N/AN/AN/A  
4/25/2024N/A
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$0.84N/A-$0.84N/AN/AN/A  
4/22/2024Q1 2024
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
$0.23$0.23N/A$0.23$132.80 million$188.20 million
4/18/2024Q1 2024
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
$1.39$1.37-$0.02$1.37$77.34 million$78.84 million
1/30/2024Q4 2023
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
$0.25$0.22-$0.03$0.42$138.47 million$135.20 million    
1/25/2024Q4 2023
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$0.87$0.87N/A$1.03$158.50 million$156.51 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
$1.721.91%+7.94%28.10%30 Years
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
$1.363.97%+8.82%36.36%12 Years
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
$0.565.14%N/A50.00%N/A
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
$0.807.37%+1.72%77.67%N/A
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
$1.763.75%+1.60%29.73%1 Years

Latest FRME, HOPE, BANF, NWBI, and WABC Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/22/2024
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
Quarterly$0.207.23%5/1/20245/2/20245/15/2024
2/22/2024
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
Quarterly$0.431.96%3/27/20243/28/20244/15/2024
2/6/2024
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
Quarterly$0.344.05%2/29/20243/1/20243/15/2024
1/30/2024
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
Quarterly$0.144.9%2/8/20242/9/20242/23/2024
1/25/2024
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
Quarterly$0.443.66%2/2/20242/5/20242/16/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
0.06
0.95
0.95
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
0.39
0.86
0.86
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
0.90
1.05
1.05
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
0.42
0.96
0.95
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
N/A
0.23
0.19

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
51.72%
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
73.92%
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
84.00%
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
66.32%
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
81.89%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
BancFirst Co. stock logo
BANF
BancFirst
2,10932.97 million21.77 millionOptionable
First Merchants Co. stock logo
FRME
First Merchants
2,16259.28 million58.50 millionOptionable
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
1,244120.61 million114.23 millionOptionable
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
2,165127.11 million125.72 millionOptionable
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
64126.68 million25.50 millionOptionable

FRME, BANF, NWBI, HOPE, and WABC Headlines

SourceHeadline
Westamerica declares $0.44 dividendWestamerica declares $0.44 dividend
msn.com - April 25 at 2:38 PM
Westamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Cash DividendWestamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
globenewswire.com - April 25 at 11:54 AM
Insider Selling: Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) CFO Sells 1,100 Shares of StockInsider Selling: Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) CFO Sells 1,100 Shares of Stock
insidertrades.com - April 25 at 6:24 AM
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) CFO Sells $51,964.00 in StockWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) CFO Sells $51,964.00 in Stock
marketbeat.com - April 24 at 6:41 PM
Westamerica Bancorporations (WABC) "Market Perform" Rating Reaffirmed at Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsWestamerica Bancorporation's (WABC) "Market Perform" Rating Reaffirmed at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
americanbankingnews.com - April 23 at 3:26 AM
Westamerica Bancorporations (WABC) Market Perform Rating Reiterated at Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsWestamerica Bancorporation's (WABC) Market Perform Rating Reiterated at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
marketbeat.com - April 22 at 10:43 AM
KBW Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)KBW Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)
markets.businessinsider.com - April 22 at 8:41 AM
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) PT Lowered to $50.00Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) PT Lowered to $50.00
americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 4:44 AM
Strong Buy Rating for Westamerica Bancorporation Maintained Amid Favorable Financial Outlook and Robust Credit QualityStrong Buy Rating for Westamerica Bancorporation Maintained Amid Favorable Financial Outlook and Robust Credit Quality
markets.businessinsider.com - April 20 at 6:54 PM
Westamerica Bancorporation: Markets Overreaction Creates OpportunityWestamerica Bancorporation: Market's Overreaction Creates Opportunity
seekingalpha.com - April 20 at 6:54 PM
Westamerica Bancorporation First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Revenues DisappointWestamerica Bancorporation First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Revenues Disappoint
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 10:48 AM
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Issues Quarterly  Earnings ResultsWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results
marketbeat.com - April 19 at 8:28 AM
KBW Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)KBW Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)
markets.businessinsider.com - April 19 at 5:48 AM
Westamerica Bancorporation Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsWestamerica Bancorporation Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
globenewswire.com - April 18 at 10:52 AM
Westamerica Bancorp is about to announce its earnings — heres what to expectWestamerica Bancorp is about to announce its earnings — here's what to expect
markets.businessinsider.com - April 17 at 9:11 PM
Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Set to Announce Earnings on ThursdayWestamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Set to Announce Earnings on Thursday
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 4:15 PM
StockNews.com Lowers Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) to SellStockNews.com Lowers Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) to Sell
americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 2:24 AM
Westamerica Bancorporation welcomes new board memberWestamerica Bancorporation welcomes new board member
investing.com - April 13 at 12:19 AM
Westamerica Bank Announces New Board MemberWestamerica Bank Announces New Board Member
globenewswire.com - April 11 at 1:42 PM
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Upgraded by StockNews.com to HoldWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Upgraded by StockNews.com to Hold
marketbeat.com - April 8 at 2:30 AM
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 77%Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 77%
finance.yahoo.com - March 2 at 10:03 AM
WABC Apr 2024 55.000 callWABC Apr 2024 55.000 call
finance.yahoo.com - February 18 at 8:11 AM
WABC Mar 2024 50.000 callWABC Mar 2024 50.000 call
finance.yahoo.com - February 17 at 2:47 PM
WABC Mar 2024 45.000 putWABC Mar 2024 45.000 put
finance.yahoo.com - February 17 at 2:47 PM

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Company Descriptions

BancFirst logo

BancFirst

NASDAQ:BANF
BancFirst Corporation operates as the bank holding company for BancFirst that provides a range of commercial banking services to retail customers, and small to medium-sized businesses. The company operates through BancFirst Metropolitan Banks, BancFirst Community Banks, Pegasus, Worthington, and Other Financial Services segments. It offers checking accounts, negotiable order of withdrawal accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, sweep accounts, club accounts, individual retirement accounts, and certificates of deposit, as well as overdraft protection and auto draft services. The company also provides commercial and agricultural non-real estate loans for working capital, facilities acquisition or expansion, purchase of equipment, and other needs; lending services that include private banking, energy, commercial and residential real estate, and commercial and industrial loans; and loans to finance purchases of consumer goods, such as automobiles, boats, household goods, vacations, and education. In addition, it engages in the investment management and administration of trusts for individuals, corporations, and employee benefit plans, as well as bond trustee and paying agent business for various Oklahoma municipalities and governmental entities; and provision of item processing, research, and other correspondent banking services to financial institutions and governmental units. Further, the company provides insurance agency services; depository and funds transfer, collection, safe deposit box, cash management, and other services. It serves customers in non-metropolitan trade centers and cities in the metropolitan statistical areas of Oklahoma. The company was formerly known as United Community Corporation and changed its name to BancFirst Corporation in November 1988. BancFirst Corporation was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
First Merchants logo

First Merchants

NASDAQ:FRME
First Merchants Corporation operates as the financial holding company for First Merchants Bank that provides community banking services. The company offers a range of financial services, including time, savings, and demand deposits; and consumer, commercial, agri-business, public finance, and real estate mortgage loans. It also provides personal and corporate trust; brokerage and private wealth management; and letters of credit, repurchase agreements, and other corporate services. The company operates banking locations in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan counties. It also offers its services through electronic and mobile delivery channels. First Merchants Corporation was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Muncie, Indiana.
Hope Bancorp logo

Hope Bancorp

NASDAQ:HOPE
Hope Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Bank of Hope that provides retail and commercial banking services for businesses and individuals in the United States. It accepts personal and business checking, money market, savings, time deposit, and individual retirement accounts. The company also offers loans comprising commercial and industrial loans to businesses for various purposes, such as working capital, purchasing inventory, debt refinancing, business acquisitions, international trade finance, other business-related financing, and loans syndication services; commercial real estate loans; residential mortgage loans; small business administration loans; and consumer loans, such as single-family mortgage, home equity, automobile, credit card, and personal loans. In addition, it provides internet banking and bill-pay, remote deposit capture, lock box, and ACH origination services; treasury management services; foreign currency exchange transactions; interest rate contracts and wealth management services; automated teller machine services; and engages in investment activities. Hope Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Northwest Bancshares logo

Northwest Bancshares

NASDAQ:NWBI
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Northwest Bank, a state-chartered savings bank that provides personal and business banking solutions. The company accepts various deposits, including checking, savings, money market deposit, term certificate, and individual retirement accounts. It also offers loan products comprising one-to-four-family residential real estate loans, shorter term consumer loans, and loans collateralized by multi-family residential and commercial real estate; home equity loans and lines of credit; commercial business and real estate loans; commercial loans; and consumer loans, including automobile loans, sales finance loans, unsecured personal loans, credit card loans, and loans secured by investment accounts, as well as investment management and trust services. The company operates community banking locations in Pennsylvania, Western New York, Eastern Ohio, and Indiana. Northwest Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Westamerica Bancorporation logo

Westamerica Bancorporation

NASDAQ:WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation operates as a bank holding company for the Westamerica Bank that provides various banking products and services to individual and commercial customers. The company accepts various deposit products, including retail savings and checking accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. Its loan portfolio includes commercial, commercial and residential real estate, real estate construction, and consumer installment loans, as well as indirect automobile loans. The company was formerly known as Independent Bankshares Corporation and changed its name to Westamerica Bancorporation in 1983. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in San Rafael, California.