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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
$10.42
+1.4%
$10.98
$7.42
$12.51
$1.26B1.13652,526 shs548,351 shs
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
$33.29
+0.8%
$34.73
$27.52
$43.77
$1.57B0.51210,101 shs169,599 shs
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
$10.78
+0.7%
$11.35
$9.80
$13.07
$1.37B0.6812,095 shs532,738 shs
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp
$19.95
+0.7%
$21.74
$19.27
$27.90
$891.38M0.94305,504 shs300,540 shs
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
$45.55
+0.1%
$46.84
$35.52
$57.96
$1.21B0.56112,103 shs179,675 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
+1.36%-2.16%-2.53%-10.33%+5.47%
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
+0.82%-2.06%+0.48%-15.74%-0.98%
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
+0.65%-0.19%-1.64%-11.06%-7.07%
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp
+0.71%-1.97%-4.45%-22.13%-16.53%
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
+0.11%-3.29%-1.77%-8.52%+10.56%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
4.4122 of 5 stars
1.05.03.33.21.81.73.8
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
3.3295 of 5 stars
2.42.03.30.02.42.52.5
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
2.863 of 5 stars
1.04.01.70.02.43.33.1
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp
4.0497 of 5 stars
2.05.03.30.02.21.73.8
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
3.1788 of 5 stars
2.05.03.30.02.52.51.3

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
2.00
Hold$11.338.77% Upside
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
2.80
Moderate Buy$41.6024.96% Upside
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
2.00
Hold$11.506.68% Upside
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp
2.00
Hold$24.0020.30% Upside
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
2.00
Hold$56.5024.04% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest HOPE, WABC, NBTB, NWBI, and SASR Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/21/2024
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
Janney Montgomery Scott
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$39.00
3/1/2024
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp
Janney Montgomery Scott
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Initiated CoverageNeutral$25.00
2/14/2024
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
Stephens
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$42.00
1/31/2024
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
Wedbush
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$13.00 ➝ $12.00
1/25/2024
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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Lower Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$45.00 ➝ $41.00
1/25/2024
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
Piper Sandler
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Lower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$42.00 ➝ $41.00
1/24/2024
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp
Stephens
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Lower Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$28.00 ➝ $27.00
1/23/2024
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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Boost Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$12.00 ➝ $13.00
1/19/2024
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
Piper Sandler
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Lower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$56.00 ➝ $55.00
1/19/2024
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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Lower Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$60.00 ➝ $58.00
(Data available from 4/19/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
$1.09B1.15$1.35 per share7.70$17.66 per share0.59
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
$664.97M2.36$3.63 per share9.16$30.27 per share1.10
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
$701.74M1.95$1.33 per share8.12$12.20 per share0.88
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp
$704.60M1.27$3.51 per share5.69$35.37 per share0.56
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
$327.54M3.71$6.50 per share7.01$29.00 per share1.57

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
$133.67M$1.129.307.83N/A12.19%7.03%0.73%4/29/2024 (Confirmed)
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
$118.78M$2.6612.5210.06N/A17.86%11.10%1.14%4/22/2024 (Confirmed)
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
$134.96M$1.0610.1710.57N/A19.23%9.21%0.98%4/22/2024 (Estimated)
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp
$122.84M$2.737.317.10N/A17.43%8.66%0.95%4/23/2024 (Confirmed)
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
$161.77M$6.067.529.69N/A49.39%23.61%2.45%N/A

Latest HOPE, WABC, NBTB, NWBI, and SASR 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  
4/23/2024N/A
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp
$0.46N/A-$0.46N/AN/AN/A  
4/22/2024N/A
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
$0.67N/A-$0.67N/AN/AN/A  
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    
1/23/2024Q4 2023
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
$0.74$0.72-$0.02$0.80$138.87 million$137.66 million
1/23/202412/31/2023
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp
$0.51$0.60+$0.09$0.62$101.53 million$182.18 million  
1/22/202412/31/2023
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
$0.24$0.24N/A$0.25$133.06 million$186.56 million

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
$0.565.37%N/A50.00%N/A
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
$1.283.84%+4.71%48.12%3 Years
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
$0.807.42%+1.72%75.47%N/A
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp
$1.366.82%+4.26%49.82%N/A
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
$1.763.86%+1.60%29.04%1 Years

Latest HOPE, WABC, NBTB, NWBI, and SASR Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
1/22/2024
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
Quarterly$0.323.37%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
1/31/2024
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp
quarterly$0.345.7%2/13/20242/14/20242/21/2024
1/25/2024
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
Quarterly$0.443.66%2/2/20242/5/20242/16/2024
1/22/2024
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
Quarterly$0.206.3%2/1/20242/2/20242/14/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
0.90
1.05
1.05
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
0.18
0.86
0.86
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
0.41
0.96
0.95
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp
0.77
1.06
1.06
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
N/A
0.19
0.19

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
84.00%
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
58.46%
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
66.32%
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp
66.90%
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
81.89%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Hope Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
HOPE
Hope Bancorp
1,244120.61 million114.52 millionOptionable
NBT Bancorp Inc. stock logo
NBTB
NBT Bancorp
2,03447.15 million45.59 millionOptionable
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock logo
NWBI
Northwest Bancshares
2,165127.11 million125.72 millionOptionable
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. stock logo
SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp
1,11245.00 million43.56 millionOptionable
Westamerica Bancorporation stock logo
WABC
Westamerica Bancorporation
64126.68 million25.50 millionOptionable

HOPE, WABC, NBTB, NWBI, and SASR Headlines

SourceHeadline
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 (NASDAQ:WABC) Short Interest Down 17.1% in MarchWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Short Interest Down 17.1% in March
americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 3:22 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
Citigroup Inc. Has $850,000 Stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Citigroup Inc. Has $850,000 Stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)
marketbeat.com - March 20 at 4:47 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
Westamerica BancorporationWestamerica Bancorporation
money.usnews.com - February 16 at 2:09 PM
Westamerica Bancorps Dividend AnalysisWestamerica Bancorp's Dividend Analysis
finance.yahoo.com - February 2 at 8:25 AM
Westamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Cash DividendWestamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
finance.yahoo.com - January 25 at 6:53 PM
The Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Full-Year Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New ForecastsThe Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Full-Year Results Are Out And Analysts Have Published New Forecasts
finance.yahoo.com - January 21 at 12:24 PM
Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral Rating for Westamerica Bancorp: Heres What You Need To KnowPiper Sandler Maintains Neutral Rating for Westamerica Bancorp: Here's What You Need To Know
markets.businessinsider.com - January 19 at 1:30 PM
Westamerica Bancorporation Full Year 2023 Earnings: In Line With ExpectationsWestamerica Bancorporation Full Year 2023 Earnings: In Line With Expectations
finance.yahoo.com - January 19 at 8:30 AM
Westamerica GAAP EPS of $1.48 beats by $0.02, revenue of $80.73M misses by $0.13MWestamerica GAAP EPS of $1.48 beats by $0.02, revenue of $80.73M misses by $0.13M
msn.com - January 18 at 2:42 PM
Recap: Westamerica Bancorp Q4 EarningsRecap: Westamerica Bancorp Q4 Earnings
benzinga.com - January 18 at 2:42 PM
Westamerica Bancorporation Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial ResultsWestamerica Bancorporation Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results
finance.yahoo.com - January 18 at 2:42 PM
Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) Reports Modest Earnings Growth in Q4 2023Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) Reports Modest Earnings Growth in Q4 2023
finance.yahoo.com - January 18 at 2:42 PM
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Company Descriptions

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.
NBT Bancorp logo

NBT Bancorp

NASDAQ:NBTB
NBT Bancorp Inc., a financial holding company, provides commercial banking, retail banking, and wealth management services. Its deposit products include demand deposit, savings, negotiable order of withdrawal, money market deposit, and certificate of deposit accounts. The company's loan portfolio comprises indirect and direct consumer, home equity, mortgages, business banking loans, and commercial loans; commercial and industrial, commercial real estate, agricultural, and commercial construction loans; and residential real estate loans. It also provides trust and investment services; financial planning and life insurance services; and retirement plan administration and recordkeeping services. In addition, the company offers insurance products comprising personal property and casualty, business liability, and commercial insurance, as well as other products and services through 24-hour online, mobile, and telephone channels that enable customers to check balances, make deposits, transfer funds, pay bills, access statements, apply for loans, and access various other products and services. Further, it operates as a property management and passive investment company, as well as investment advisor that provides investment management and financial consulting services. The company operates in upstate New York, northeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Hampshire, western Massachusetts, Vermont, southern Maine, and central and northwestern Connecticut. NBT Bancorp Inc. was founded in 1856 and is headquartered in Norwich, New York.
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.
Sandy Spring Bancorp logo

Sandy Spring Bancorp

NASDAQ:SASR
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Sandy Spring Bank that provides commercial and retail banking, mortgage, private banking, and trust services to individuals and businesses in the United States. It offers financial products and services, including various loan and deposit products. Its loan products include commercial real estate loans, construction loans, and business loans; residential real estate loans; and consumer loans comprising home equity loans and lines, installment loans, and personal lines of credit. The company provides investment management, financial planning, and wealth management services. Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Olney, Maryland.
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.