Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) News Today $48.69 -0.04 (-0.08%) Closing price 05/6/2025 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$48.73 +0.04 (+0.08%) As of 05/6/2025 04:05 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 Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. 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The firm owned 12,131 shares ofMay 6 at 3:51 AM | marketbeat.comDimensional Fund Advisors LP Buys 9,928 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 1.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 875,300 shares of the financial services providerMay 6 at 3:42 AM | marketbeat.comAquatic Capital Management LLC Buys 6,513 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Aquatic Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 6,513.0% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 6,613 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purcMay 5 at 4:43 AM | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Sees Significant Increase in Short InterestWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Get Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 393,500 shares, an increase of 27.3% from the March 31st total of 309,100 shares. Approximately 1.6% of the shares of the company are short sold. Based on an average trading volume of 166,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.4 days.May 4 at 9:52 AM | marketbeat.comHsbc Holdings PLC Buys New Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Hsbc Holdings PLC purchased a new position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 33,641 shares of the financial services provider's stock,May 4 at 4:10 AM | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Hits New 1-Year Low Following Insider SellingMay 2, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comJohn A. Thorson Sells 2,243 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) StockWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Get Free Report) SVP John A. Thorson sold 2,243 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, April 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $48.57, for a total value of $108,942.51. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president now owns 11,591 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $562,974.87. This trade represents a 16.21 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.May 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comInsider Buying: Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Director Acquires 451 Shares of StockMay 1, 2025 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) SVP Sells 2,243 Shares of StockApril 30, 2025 | insidertrades.comRenaissance Technologies LLC Invests $1.30 Million in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Renaissance Technologies LLC purchased a new position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 24,831 shares of the financial services proApril 30, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation Holds Annual Shareholder VoteApril 30, 2025 | investing.comWestamerica Bancorporation Executive Makes Significant Stock Sale!April 29, 2025 | tipranks.comT. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. Sells 88,892 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. decreased its position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 18.5% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 391,932 shares of the financialApril 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comRaymond James Financial Inc. Makes New $3.65 Million Investment in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 69,510 shares of the financial services pApril 29, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation's (NASDAQ:WABC) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year'sApril 27, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comDark Forest Capital Management LP Purchases New Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Dark Forest Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 21,971 shares of the financial sApril 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comRobert James Baker, Jr. Sells 710 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) StockApril 25, 2025 | insidertrades.comWestamerica board raises quarterly dividend to 46c per shareApril 25, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comInsider Moves: Westamerica Bancorporation Stock Sale by Top ExecutiveApril 24, 2025 | tipranks.comWestamerica Bancorporation Increases Quarterly Cash DividendApril 24, 2025 | globenewswire.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Price Target Lowered to $55.00 at Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsKeefe, Bruyette & Woods lowered their price objective on Westamerica Bancorporation from $58.00 to $55.00 and set a "market perform" rating for the company in a research report on Monday.April 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Price Target Lowered to $50.00 at Piper SandlerPiper Sandler lowered their price target on Westamerica Bancorporation from $54.00 to $50.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Monday.April 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Shares Sold by Invesco Ltd.Invesco Ltd. reduced its position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 7.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 247,138 shares of the financial services provider's stock afterApril 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica price target lowered to $50 from $54 at Piper SandlerApril 22, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comWestamerica price target lowered to $55 from $58 at Keefe BruyetteApril 21, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comPiper Sandler Remains a Hold on Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)April 21, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Shares Sold by Franklin Resources Inc.Franklin Resources Inc. trimmed its stake in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 42.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,573 shares of the financial servApril 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comJPMorgan Chase & Co. Purchases 60,871 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted its position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 74.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 142,330 shares of the financial services provider's sApril 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica reports Q1 EPS $1.16, consensus $1.11April 18, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comWestamerica Bancorporation Reports Stable Q1 2025 ResultsApril 18, 2025 | tipranks.comWestamerica Bancorporation Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial ResultsApril 17, 2025 | gurufocus.comWestamerica Bancorporation Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results | WABC Stock NewsApril 17, 2025 | gurufocus.comWestamerica Bancorporation Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial ResultsApril 17, 2025 | globenewswire.comGeode Capital Management LLC Acquires 17,649 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 2.4% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 753,088 shares of the financial services provider's sApril 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comKennedy Capital Management LLC Sells 39,564 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Kennedy Capital Management LLC trimmed its position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 21.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 142,515 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 39,564 shareApril 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comExodusPoint Capital Management LP Takes $1.04 Million Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)ExodusPoint Capital Management LP purchased a new stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 19,735 shares of the financial serviApril 13, 2025 | marketbeat.com67,946 Shares in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Purchased by Norges BankNorges Bank bought a new position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 67,946 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $3,564April 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Hits New 52-Week Low - What's Next?Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Reaches New 1-Year Low - Time to Sell?April 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Projected to Post Earnings on ThursdayWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) will be releasing earnings before the market opens on Thursday, April 17, Financial Modeling Prep reports.April 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comArrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership Has $8.31 Million Holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lessened its holdings in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 8.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor ownApril 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comVanguard Group Inc. Has $183.90 Million Holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 1.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,505,495 shares of theApril 8, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Sets New 1-Year Low - Time to Sell?Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Sets New 12-Month Low - Here's What HappenedApril 6, 2025 | marketbeat.com3 Dividend Stocks To Consider With Yields Up To 4.7%April 5, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 78% of the companyApril 3, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Shares Sold by Sei Investments Co.Sei Investments Co. cut its holdings in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 5.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 118,199 shares of the financial services provider's stock afApril 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comNew Age Alpha Advisors LLC Takes $1.87 Million Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)New Age Alpha Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 35,554 shares of the financial seApril 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comThrivent Financial for Lutherans Sells 11,315 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Thrivent Financial for Lutherans lessened its stake in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 18.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 50,675 shares of the finanMarch 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comRaymond James Financial Inc. Makes New Investment in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 69,510 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valueMarch 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comAmerican Century Companies Inc. Sells 75,267 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)American Century Companies Inc. decreased its position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 4.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,760,488 shares oMarch 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Shares Acquired by Royce & Associates LPRoyce & Associates LP lifted its position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 43.2% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 27,456 shares of the financial services provider'sMarch 22, 2025 | marketbeat.com Get Westamerica Bancorporation News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for WABC and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WABC Media Mentions By Week WABC Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). 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