NASDAQ:WABC Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $55.36 -0.11 (-0.20%) Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$55.38 +0.02 (+0.05%) As of 05/22/2026 04:10 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 ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock 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$55.08▼$55.7050-Day Range$49.61▼$55.4752-Week Range$44.93▼$56.22Volume152,879 shsAverage Volume164,632 shsMarket Capitalization$1.30 billionP/E Ratio12.33Dividend Yield3.47%Price Target$58.00Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) is a California-based bank holding company that provides a comprehensive suite of commercial banking, trust and wealth management services. Through its primary subsidiary, Westamerica Bank, the company offers deposit products, lending solutions and treasury management to a diverse clientele that includes small and mid-sized businesses, professionals, non-profit organizations and individuals. The company’s lending portfolio encompasses commercial real estate financing, agricultural loans, equipment financing and lines of credit designed to support working capital needs. Westamerica Bank also offers specialized services such as cash management, merchant services, online and mobile banking, as well as mortgage and construction lending. Its trust and wealth management division provides investment advisory, fiduciary administration, estate planning and retirement planning services through dedicated client teams. Headquartered in San Rafael, California, Westamerica Bancorporation operates a network of branch offices primarily across California’s Central Coast, the Northern Coast and the Sacramento Valley. The company’s regional footprint enables it to maintain close relationships with local business owners and community institutions, ensuring tailored financial solutions and responsive service at the local level. Founded in 1978, Westamerica Bancorporation has grown organically and through targeted acquisitions while maintaining a focus on conservative underwriting and strong credit quality. Robert A. Strohm serves as President and Chief Executive Officer, bringing extensive banking experience and a commitment to community banking principles. Under his leadership, the company continues to emphasize customer-driven growth and prudent risk management.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Westamerica Bancorporation Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks49th Percentile Overall ScoreWABC MarketRank™: Westamerica Bancorporation scored higher than 49% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 652nd out of 881 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.0 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingWestamerica Bancorporation has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, 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 12.33, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.79.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Westamerica Bancorporation is 12.33, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 23.96.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWestamerica Bancorporation has a P/B Ratio of 1.47. 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 Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted2.30% 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 2.36, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Westamerica Bancorporation has recently increased by 8.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend3.3 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldWestamerica Bancorporation pays a meaningful dividend of 3.46%, 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 42.76%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Read more about Westamerica Bancorporation's dividend. News and Social Media0.0 / 5News SentimentN/A News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Westamerica Bancorporation this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. Company Ownership2.4 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Westamerica Bancorporation insiders have sold 1,145.26% more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $3,281.00 in company stock and sold $40,857.00 in 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. 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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 Price Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?May 20, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comIs It Time To Reassess Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) After Strong Multi‑Year Share Price GainsApril 27, 2026 | finance.yahoo.comThe SpaceX supplier that shipped 5 billion chips to StarlinkWhen Nvidia surged 770%, its data center cooling supplier Vertiv climbed 1,700%. When Apple ran 2,000%, supplier Broadcom gained 15,000%. The pattern is clear: suppliers often dwarf the headline stock. One little-known company has shipped over 5 billion chips to SpaceX - a figure expected to reach 10 billion by 2027. SpaceX calls them 'instrumental to Starlink's success.' With the IPO expected in June, you can get the name, ticker, and a full year of tech research for just $19 - 85% off.May 24 at 1:00 AM | Weiss Ratings (Ad)Westamerica Bancorporation Expands Share Repurchase Authorization SignificantlyApril 24, 2026 | tipranks.comWestamerica Bancorporation Increases Stock Repurchase Plan Authorization by 2 Million SharesApril 24, 2026 | quiverquant.comQWestamerica Bancorporation Increases Stock Repurchase Plan AuthorizationApril 24, 2026 | globenewswire.comWestamerica Bancorporation Raises Quarterly Dividend Amid Solid EarningsApril 23, 2026 | tipranks.comWestamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend Increase to $0.48 per ShareApril 23, 2026 | quiverquant.comQSee 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 beginning of the year. Since then, WABC stock has increased by 15.7% and is now trading at $55.36. How were Westamerica Bancorporation's earnings last quarter? Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 16th. The financial services provider reported $1.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.08 by $0.05. The financial services provider earned $62.08 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $60.70 million. Westamerica Bancorporation had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.26% and a net margin of 42.08%. How will Westamerica Bancorporation's stock buyback program work? Westamerica Bancorporation's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase plan on Thursday, December 18th 2025, which authorizes the company to buy back $2,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 0.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued. Who are Westamerica Bancorporation's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Westamerica Bancorporation include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.91%), Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership (1.21%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.87%) and Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.65%). 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, Robert James Baker, Jr and Curtis Belton. 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 Earnings4/16/2026Record date for 5/15 Dividend5/04/2026Ex-Dividend for 5/15 Dividend5/04/2026Dividend Payable5/15/2026Today5/24/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)7/16/2026Fiscal 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 (3m+) 1-Year History May 25 Aug 25 Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 WABC's financial health is in the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. WABC has been in this zone for over 3 months. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry BANKS - WEST Sub-IndustryRegional Banks Current SymbolNASDAQ:WABC CIK311094 Webwww.westamerica.com Phone(415) 257-8000Fax415-257-8013Employees590Year Founded1884Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Westamerica Bancorporation$58.00 High Price Target$58.00 Low Price Target$58.00 Potential Upside/Downside+4.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$4.49 Trailing P/E Ratio12.33 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$116.17 million Net Margins42.08% Pretax Margin56.60% Return on Equity12.26% Return on Assets1.91% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.22 Quick Ratio0.22 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$253.72 million Price / Sales5.12 Cash Flow$4.97 per share Price / Cash Flow11.15 Book Value$37.58 per share Price / Book1.47Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares23,488,000Free Float22,102,000Market Cap$1.30 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.57 Social Links The Best Nuclear Energy Stocks to BuyNuclear energy is entering a new growth cycle as rising power demand, expanding data centers, and renewed policy support bring the sector back into focus. 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