PacWest Bancorp operates as the holding company for Pacific Western Bank, a state chartered bank that provides commercial banking products and services. The company accepts demand, money market, and time deposits. It also provides real estate loans to professional developers and real estate investors for the acquisition, refinancing, and construction of commercial real estate properties; small business administration loans; asset-based loans for working capital needs; venture capital loans to support the start-up operations of entrepreneurial companies; and equipment-secured loans and leases. In addition, the company offers consumer loans comprising personal loans, auto loans, home equity lines of credit, revolving lines of credit, and other loans. Further, it provides international banking and multi-state deposit services; money market sweep products; investment advisory and asset management services; treasury and cash management services; telephone banking, and online and mobile banking services; and foreign exchange and ATM services. The company offers its products and services to small and mid-sized companies, entrepreneurial businesses and their venture capital, private equity investors, professionals, and other individuals. As of February 1, 2018, it had 76 full-service branches located throughout the state of California; and one branch in Durham, North Carolina. The company was formerly known as First Community Bancorp and changed its name to PacWest Bancorp in April 2008. PacWest Bancorp was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry National commercial banks
Sub-IndustryRegional Banks
SectorFinance
SymbolNASDAQ:PACW
CUSIP69526310
Phone310-887-8500
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.21
Current Ratio0.92
Quick Ratio0.92
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio18.45
Forward P/E Ratio14.60
P/E Growth1.46
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.18 billion
Price / Sales5.71
Cash Flow$3.4621 per share
Price / Cash15.56
Book Value$38.65 per share
Price / Book1.39
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.92
Net Income$357.81 million
Net Margins32.53%
Return on Equity8.34%
Return on Assets1.69%
Miscellaneous
Employees1,786
Outstanding Shares125,130,000
PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ:PACW) Frequently Asked Questions
What is PacWest Bancorp's stock symbol?
PacWest Bancorp trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PACW."
How often does PacWest Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for PacWest Bancorp?
PacWest Bancorp declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 25th. Investors of record on Monday, May 21st will be given a dividend of $0.60 per share on Thursday, May 31st. This represents a $2.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.46%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 18th. This is a positive change from PacWest Bancorp's previous quarterly dividend of $0.50. View PacWest Bancorp's Dividend History.
How will PacWest Bancorp's stock buyback program work?
PacWest Bancorp announced that its board has initiated a stock repurchase program on Monday, February 19th 2018, which permits the company to buyback $200,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were PacWest Bancorp's earnings last quarter?
PacWest Bancorp (NASDAQ:PACW) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April, 17th. The financial services provider reported $0.93 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.80 by $0.13. The financial services provider had revenue of $295.06 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $288.49 million. PacWest Bancorp had a return on equity of 8.34% and a net margin of 32.53%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.65 earnings per share. View PacWest Bancorp's Earnings History.
When is PacWest Bancorp's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for PACW?
11 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for PacWest Bancorp's shares. Their forecasts range from $49.00 to $59.00. On average, they expect PacWest Bancorp's stock price to reach $54.70 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for PacWest Bancorp.
Who are some of PacWest Bancorp's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to PacWest Bancorp include KeyCorp (KEY), Regions Financial (RF), Shinhan Financial Group (SHG), BANCO DO BRASIL/S (BDORY), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), Comerica (CMA), Zions Bancorp (ZION), Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR), Synovus Financial (SNV), CIT Group (CIT), BOK Financial (BOKF), First Horizon National (FHN), Webster Bank (WBS), Akbank T.A.S. (AKBTY) and Sterling Bancorp (STL).
Who are PacWest Bancorp's key executives?
PacWest Bancorp's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Matthew P. Wagner, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 61)
- Mr. James J. Pieczynski, Exec. VP & Vice Chairman (Age 55)
- Mr. Patrick J. Rusnak, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 54)
- Mr. Bryan M. Corsini, Chief Credit Officer & Exec. VP (Age 56)
- Mr. Frank Tower, Exec. VP (Age 51)
Has PacWest Bancorp been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about PACW stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm ranks the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. PacWest Bancorp earned a media sentiment score of 0.14 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the financial services provider an impact score of 46.91 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are PacWest Bancorp's major shareholders?
PacWest Bancorp's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (10.86%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (3.64%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (2.89%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (2.89%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.52%) and Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC (2.05%). Company insiders that own PacWest Bancorp stock include Barry C Fitzpatrick, Bryan M Corsini, Christopher D Blake, Craig A Carlson, Daniel B Platt, Donald D Destino, James Pieczynski, John M Eggemeyer III, Kori Ogrosky, Mark A Christian, Mark Yung, Matthew P Wagner, Patrick J Rusnak and Stanley R Ivie. View Institutional Ownership Trends for PacWest Bancorp.
Which major investors are selling PacWest Bancorp stock?
PACW stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., Victory Capital Management Inc., Wells Fargo & Company MN, Prudential Financial Inc., Neuberger Berman Group LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and FSI Group LLC. Company insiders that have sold PacWest Bancorp company stock in the last year include Bryan M Corsini, Christopher D Blake, Craig A Carlson, Daniel B Platt, James Pieczynski and Stanley R Ivie. View Insider Buying and Selling for PacWest Bancorp.
Which major investors are buying PacWest Bancorp stock?
PACW stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including GW&K Investment Management LLC, Algebris UK Ltd, Interval Partners LP, Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc., Green Square Capital LLC, UBS Group AG, Great Lakes Advisors LLC and Stevens Capital Management LP. Company insiders that have bought PacWest Bancorp stock in the last two years include Donald D Destino, Mark Yung, Matthew P Wagner and Patrick J Rusnak. View Insider Buying and Selling for PacWest Bancorp.
How do I buy shares of PacWest Bancorp?
Shares of PACW can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is PacWest Bancorp's stock price today?
One share of PACW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $53.87.
How big of a company is PacWest Bancorp?
PacWest Bancorp has a market capitalization of $6.75 billion and generates $1.18 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $357.81 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.92 on an earnings per share basis. PacWest Bancorp employs 1,786 workers across the globe.
How can I contact PacWest Bancorp?
PacWest Bancorp's mailing address is 9701 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 700, Beverly Hills CA, 90212. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at 310-887-8500.
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