NASDAQ:CWBC Community West Bancshares Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Community West Bancshares Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $14.00 -0.31 (-2.17%) (As of 07/1/2022 05:43 PM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$13.85▼$14.3150-Day Range$13.36▼$14.3152-Week Range$12.11▼$16.55Volume4,447 shsAverage Volume8,957 shsMarket Capitalization$121.56 millionP/E Ratio8.75Dividend Yield2.10%Price TargetN/A ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Community West Bancshares Stock Forecast (MarketRank)Analyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.02% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.96Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$127.54 K Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth8.11%From $1.48 to $1.60 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as 30% analysis score, 20% valuation score, 10% short interest score, 10% dividend score, 10% sustainability score, 10% news and social score, and 10% insider trading score.1.63 out of 5 starsFinance Sector704th out of 1,393 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry149th out of 243 stocks 0.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Community West Bancshares. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.02% of the float of Community West Bancshares has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverCommunity West Bancshares has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Community West Bancshares has recently decreased by 25.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldCommunity West Bancshares pays a meaningful dividend of 2.10%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthCommunity West Bancshares has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Community West Bancshares is 18.75%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Community West Bancshares will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.75% next year. This indicates that Community West Bancshares will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for CWBC. Previous Next 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentCommunity West Bancshares has a news sentiment score of 0.96. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.61 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Community West Bancshares this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Community West Bancshares to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Community West Bancshares insiders have bought 1,176.83% more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $127,543.00 in company stock and sold $9,989.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders22.17% of the stock of Community West Bancshares is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 27.19% of the stock of Community West Bancshares is held by institutions. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Community West Bancshares are expected to grow by 8.11% in the coming year, from $1.48 to $1.60 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Community West Bancshares is 8.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 61.53.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Community West Bancshares is 8.75, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 75.98.Price to Book Value per Share RatioCommunity West Bancshares has a P/B Ratio of 1.19. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive CWBC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Community West Bancshares and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address About Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC)Community West Bancshares operates as the bank holding company for Community West Bank, N.A. that provides various financial products and services in California. The company offers deposit products, such as checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and fixed rate and fixed maturity certificates of deposit; and cash management products. It also provides commercial, commercial real estate, consumer, manufactured housing, and small business administration loans, as well as agricultural loans for real estate and operating lines; home equity lines of credit collateralized by residential real estate; single family real estate loans; and installment loans consisting of automobile and general-purpose loans. The company serves small to medium-sized businesses and their owners, professionals, high-net worth individuals, and non-profit organizations. It operates through a network of seven branch banking offices in Goleta, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Oxnard, and Paso Robles. Community West Bancshares was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Goleta, California.Read More CWBC Stock News HeadlinesJune 30, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comCommunity West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC) Stock Crosses Below 200 Day Moving Average of $13.81June 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWe Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC) Passed With EaseJune 17, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comCommunity West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC) Director Buys $16,250.00 in StockJune 15, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comCommunity West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC) Sees Significant Drop in Short InterestJune 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhat You Need To Know About Community West Bancshares' (NASDAQ:CWBC) Investor CompositionMay 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comBe Sure To Check Out Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC) Before It Goes Ex-DividendMay 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThe Independent Director of Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC), Robert Bartlein, Just Bought 1.9% More SharesApril 29, 2022 | seekingalpha.comCommunity West Bancshares GAAP EPS of $0.45 beats by $0.10, revenue of $12.03MApril 29, 2022 | seekingalpha.comCommunity West Bancshares raises dividend by 7% to $0.075/shareApril 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCommunity West Bancshares Earnings Increase 31% to $4.0 Million, or $0.45 Per Diluted Share, in 1Q22 Compared to 1Q21; Declares Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.075 Per Common ShareApril 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCommunity West Bancshares (CWBC) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top EstimatesMarch 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAs Community West Bancshares' (NASDAQ:CWBC) market cap increased US$13m, insiders who bought last year may be reflecting on buying moreFebruary 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC) have made a notable return of 53% over the past yearFebruary 3, 2022 | nasdaq.comCommunity West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC) shareholders have earned a 54% return over the last yearJanuary 31, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWilliam F. Filippin Named President and Chief Credit Officer of Community West BankJanuary 28, 2022 | benzinga.comCommunity West Bancshares Q4 EPS $0.33 Up From $0.31 YoYJanuary 28, 2022 | seekingalpha.comCommunity West Bancshares GAAP EPS of $0.33 misses by $0.06, revenue of $11.66MJanuary 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comCommunity West Bancshares Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings of $2.9 Million, or $0.33 Per Diluted Share, and Record Net Income of $13.1 Million, or $1.50 Per Diluted Share, for the Year; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.07 Per Common ShareJanuary 28, 2022 | seekingalpha.comCommunity West Bancshares declares $0.07 dividendJanuary 11, 2022 | nasdaq.comCommunity West Bancshares Common Stock (CWBC)December 31, 2021 | seekingalpha.comRichard Pimentel is the new finance chief at Community West BancsharesDecember 23, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comIs Community West Bancshares' (NASDAQ:CWBC) Shareholder Ownership Skewed Towards Insiders?December 21, 2021 | nasdaq.comWhat Is The Ownership Structure Like For Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC)?December 20, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comCelina L. Zacarias Elected To Community West Bancshares and Community West Bank Boards of DirectorsNovember 3, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comIs Now The Time To Put Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC) On Your Watchlist?See More Headlines Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:CWBC CUSIPN/A CIK1051343 Webwww.communitywest.com Phone(805) 692-5821Fax805-681-3372Employees122Year FoundedN/ACompany Calendar Last Earnings4/29/2022Ex-Dividend for 5/31 Dividend5/12/2022Dividend Payable5/31/2022Today7/02/2022Next Earnings (Estimated)8/01/2022Fiscal Year End12/31/2022Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.599990 Trailing P/E Ratio8.75 Forward P/E Ratio9.46 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$13.10 million Net Margins27.71% Pretax Margin38.29% Return on Equity14.02% Return on Assets1.25% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.86 Current Ratio1.16 Quick Ratio1.13 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$49.83 million Price / Sales2.44 Cash Flow$1.63 per share Price / Cash Flow8.59 Book Value$11.77 per share Price / Book1.19Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares8,683,000Free Float6,758,000Market Cap$121.56 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.92 Community West Bancshares Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Community West Bancshares stock right now? 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Community West Bancshares in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" Community West Bancshares stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in CWBC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View analyst ratings for Community West Bancshares or view top-rated stocks. How has Community West Bancshares' stock performed in 2022? Community West Bancshares' stock was trading at $13.41 on January 1st, 2022. Since then, CWBC stock has increased by 4.4% and is now trading at $14.00. View the best growth stocks for 2022 here. When is Community West Bancshares' next earnings date? Community West Bancshares is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 1st 2022. View our earnings forecast for Community West Bancshares. How were Community West Bancshares' earnings last quarter? Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC) issued its earnings results on Friday, April, 29th. The financial services provider reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.35 by $0.10. The financial services provider earned $12.03 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $11.80 million. Community West Bancshares had a net margin of 27.71% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.02%. View Community West Bancshares' earnings history. How often does Community West Bancshares pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Community West Bancshares? Community West Bancshares announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, May 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.075 per share on Tuesday, May 31st. This represents a $0.30 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.14%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 12th. This is a positive change from Community West Bancshares's previous quarterly dividend of $0.07. View Community West Bancshares' dividend history. Is Community West Bancshares a good dividend stock? Community West Bancshares(NASDAQ:CWBC) pays an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.10%. Community West Bancshares has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Community West Bancshares is 18.75%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Community West Bancshares will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.75% next year. This indicates that Community West Bancshares will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. View Community West Bancshares' dividend history. Who are Community West Bancshares' key executives? Community West Bancshares' management team includes the following people: Mr. Martin E. Plourd, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 63, Pay $822.01k) (LinkedIn Profile)Mr. Timothy Joseph Stronks, Exec. VP, COO & Chief Risk Officer (Age 53, Pay $436.36k)Mr. John D. Illgen, Independent Director & Sec. (Age 77, Pay $25.2k)Mr. William F. Filippin, Pres & Chief Credit Officer of Community West Bank (Age 58, Pay $483.43k)Mr. Richard Pimentel, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 49)Michael Will, Sr. VP and Director of Legal & Asset ResolutionKevin W. Moon, Sr. VP and Director of Marketing & Product Devel.Jennifer Ofner, Sr. VP & Director of HRMs. Susan C. Thompson CPA, CPA, Sr. VP & Interim SEC Reporting Mang. (Age 58)Mr. Jason Beitz, Sr. VP & Regional Pres Who are some of Community West Bancshares' key competitors? Some companies that are related to Community West Bancshares include Equity Bancshares (EQBK), Capital City Bank Group (CCBG), MidWestOne Financial Group (MOFG), Bridgewater Bancshares (BWB), Five Star Bancorp (FSBC), CapStar Financial (CSTR), Mid Penn Bancorp (MPB), South Plains Financial (SPFI), CNB Financial (CCNE), Independent Bank (IBCP), West Bancorporation (WTBA), Dacotah Banks (DBIN), RBB Bancorp (RBB), Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) and Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB). View all of CWBC's competitors. What other stocks do shareholders of Community West Bancshares own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Community West Bancshares investors own include Las Vegas Sands (LVS), Energy Transfer (ET), AbbVie (ABBV), Franklin Resources (BEN), CenterPoint Energy (CNP), Dominion Energy (D), Consolidated Edison (ED), Eastman Chemical (EMN), Enbridge (ENB) and Enterprise Products Partners (EPD). What is Community West Bancshares' stock symbol? Community West Bancshares trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "CWBC." How do I buy shares of Community West Bancshares? Shares of CWBC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Community West Bancshares' stock price today? One share of CWBC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $14.00. How much money does Community West Bancshares make? Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ:CWBC) has a market capitalization of $121.56 million and generates $49.83 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $13.10 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.599990 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Community West Bancshares have? Community West Bancshares employs 122 workers across the globe. How can I contact Community West Bancshares? Community West Bancshares' mailing address is 445 PINE AVENUE, GOLETA CA, 93117. The official website for Community West Bancshares is www.communitywest.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (805) 692-5821, via email at sthompson@communitywestbank.com, or via fax at 805-681-3372. This page (NASDAQ:CWBC) was last updated on 7/2/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for $1.00 Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. 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