NASDAQ:WABC Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $59.04 -0.44 (-0.74%) Closing price 09/22/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$59.08 +0.04 (+0.06%) As of 09/22/2026 07:30 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About Westamerica Bancorporation Stock (NASDAQ:WABC) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get WABC alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$58.84▼$60.7050-Day Range$57.92▼$62.4652-Week Range$44.93▼$63.61Volume234,096 shsAverage Volume208,825 shsMarket Capitalization$1.36 billionP/E Ratio13.00Dividend Yield3.25%Price Target$64.00Consensus RatingHold Company Overview Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) is a bank holding company headquartered in San Rafael, California. Through its principal subsidiary, Westamerica Bank, the company provides community banking services to individuals, businesses and organizations. Westamerica Bank offers deposit accounts, commercial and consumer lending, real estate loans, cash-management and treasury services, online and mobile banking, and other financial services. Its lending activities include loans for business operations, commercial real estate, residential real estate and personal needs. The company serves customers primarily in Northern and Central California through a network of banking offices and digital channels. Westamerica’s history includes roots in California community banking dating to the late 19th century, with the organization expanding over time through acquisitions and the development of its regional banking franchise.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Westamerica Bancorporation Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks50th Percentile Overall ScoreWABC MarketRank™: Westamerica Bancorporation scored higher than 50% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 597th out of 837 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.1 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingWestamerica Bancorporation has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Upside/DownsideThe consensus price target for Westamerica Bancorporation is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.Amount of Analyst CoverageWestamerica Bancorporation has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Westamerica Bancorporation's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation1.3 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthN/A Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Westamerica Bancorporation is 13.00, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.84.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Westamerica Bancorporation is 13.00, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 25.33.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWestamerica Bancorporation has a P/B Ratio of 1.58. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Westamerica Bancorporation's valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted4.14% of the float of Westamerica Bancorporation has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWestamerica Bancorporation has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.95.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Westamerica Bancorporation has recently increased by 10.47%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend3.3 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldWestamerica Bancorporation pays a meaningful dividend of 3.23%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthWestamerica Bancorporation has been increasing its dividend for 34 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Westamerica Bancorporation is 42.29%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Read more about Westamerica Bancorporation's dividend. News and Social Media2.7 / 5News Sentiment0.34 News SentimentWestamerica Bancorporation has a news sentiment score of 0.34. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Westamerica Bancorporation this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Westamerica Bancorporation to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Company Ownership0.9 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Westamerica Bancorporation insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders5.90% of the stock of Westamerica Bancorporation is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions81.89% of the stock of Westamerica Bancorporation is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Westamerica Bancorporation's insider trading history. Receive WABC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Westamerica Bancorporation and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. WABC Stock News HeadlinesWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Stock Crosses Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average - What's Next?September 19, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comWestamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.48 Per ShareJuly 23, 2026 | quiverquant.comQMy top 3 AI picks for the next decadeAlexander Green bought Apple in 1996, recommended Nvidia at a split-adjusted 66 cents in 2004, and picked up Amazon and Netflix under $3 per share in 2005. Now the chief investment strategist at The Oxford Club has identified three AI stocks he believes could be the most profitable investments of the next decade. | The Oxford Club (Ad)Westamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Cash DividendJuly 23, 2026 | globenewswire.comMichael Diana Maintains Hold on Westamerica Bancorporation as Stable Net Interest Income Limits Upside Despite Raised EPS EstimatesJuly 18, 2026 | tipranks.comWestamerica Bancorporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsJuly 16, 2026 | globenewswire.comWestamerica Bancorporation : WABCMay 28, 2026 | 247wallst.comIs It Time To Reassess Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) After Strong Multi‑Year Share Price GainsApril 27, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comSee More Headlines WABC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have WABC shares performed this year? Westamerica Bancorporation's stock was trading at $47.83 at the start of the year. Since then, WABC stock has increased by 23.4% and is now trading at $59.04. How were Westamerica Bancorporation's earnings last quarter? Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 16th. The financial services provider reported $1.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.10 by $0.07. The financial services provider had revenue of $62.77 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $61.60 million. Westamerica Bancorporation had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.31% and a net margin of 41.71%. How will Westamerica Bancorporation's stock buyback program work? Westamerica Bancorporation's board authorized a stock buyback plan on Thursday, December 18th 2025, which permits the company to repurchase $2,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 0.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued. Who are Westamerica Bancorporation's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Westamerica Bancorporation include BlackRock Inc. (14.20%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.90%), Man Group plc (0.38%) and Bank of America Corp DE (0.32%). Insiders that own company stock include David L Payne, John A Thorson, George S Ensinger, Inez Wondeh, Alisa Jane Belew, Martin Camsey, Robert James Baker, Jr and Robert James Baker Jr. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Westamerica Bancorporation? Shares of WABC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Westamerica Bancorporation own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Westamerica Bancorporation investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) and iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC). Company Calendar Last Earnings7/16/2026Record date for 8/14 Dividend8/03/2026Ex-Dividend for 8/14 Dividend8/03/2026Dividend Payable8/14/2026Today9/22/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)10/15/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (7m+) 1-Year History Sep 25 Dec 25 Mar 26 Jun 26 Sep 26 WABC's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. WABC has been in this zone for over 7 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry Banks Sub-IndustryRegional Banks Current SymbolNASDAQ:WABC CIK311094 Webwww.westamerica.com Phone(707) 863-6000Fax415-257-8013Employees627Year Founded1884Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Westamerica Bancorporation$64.00 High Price Target$64.00 Low Price Target$64.00 Potential Upside/Downside+8.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$4.54 Trailing P/E Ratio13.00 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$116.17 million Net Margins41.71% Pretax Margin56.08% Return on Equity12.31% Return on Assets1.88% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.20 Quick Ratio0.20 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$271.77 million Price / Sales5.02 Cash Flow$4.93 per share Price / Cash Flow11.98 Book Value$37.44 per share Price / Book1.58Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares23,110,000Free Float21,747,000Market Cap$1.36 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.56 Social Links 7 Stocks That Could Lead the Next Market BoomTesla, Nvidia, and Google helped shape the last era of market growth, but the next wave could come from a new group of companies. Inside this report, you’ll find 7 stocks that could play a major role in the next tech-driven market boom.Get This Free Report This page (NASDAQ:WABC) was last updated on 9/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff. From Our PartnersALERT: Drop these 5 stocks before the market opens tomorrow!The Wall Street Journal is already raising the alarm about a potential market crash, and Weiss Ratings researc...Weiss Ratings | SponsoredSmall Colorado Company (Backed by Sam Altman) Could Save U.S. Power GridA small Colorado company has secured rights to technology that could prevent the U.S. public power grid from c...Altimetry | SponsoredLouis Navellier: My #1 AI stock for 2026 (name & ticker inside)Louis Navellier's Stock Grader system helped him flag Nvidia before its 82,000% run and has identified the top...InvestorPlace | SponsoredReady to give options a try? Your first trade (Ticker included) -INSIDETired of trying tactic after tactic when it comes to options trades... only to be met with market noise and st...Base Camp Trading | SponsoredHere’s the stock symbol I’ve promisedWhitney Tilson of Stansberry Research has long recommended Berkshire Hathaway as a core retirement holding - b...Stansberry Research | SponsoredHere’s Why Trump Won’t End The Iran WarTrump has called an Iran deal close 38 times since the war began, yet the fighting keeps flaring back up. O...Banyan Hill Publishing | SponsoredThese gold assets are priced for $1,800 gold [it's over $4,000]Gold's major miners are generating record free cash flow, with margins as high as 75 percent even after gold's...Golden Portfolio | SponsoredBank of America: 'Digital Dollar Inevitable'Bank of America just revealed your expiration date. In their Bloomberg interview, they didn't just predict the...Decentralized Masters | Sponsored Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added ten stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Westamerica Bancorporation Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Share Westamerica Bancorporation With A Colleague Link copied to clipboard. Unlock superior investment research and tools. Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools and reports. Get MarketBeat All Access MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. Sign in to your free account to enjoy these benefits In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies. Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more. Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter. Sign in to your free account to enjoy all that MarketBeat has to offer. Sign In Create Account Your Email Address: Email Address Required Your Password: Password Required Log In Email Me a Login Link or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Forgot your password? Your Email Address: Please enter your email address. Please enter a valid email address Choose a Password: Please enter your password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least 1 number, 1 letter, and 1 special character. Create My Account (Free) or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
