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NASDAQ:WTBA

West Bancorporation (WTBA) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$16.26
-0.21 (-1.28%)
(As of 09/22/2023 06:55 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$16.25
$16.53
50-Day Range
$16.26
$20.68
52-Week Range
$15.04
$25.80
Volume
14,600 shs
Average Volume
29,223 shs
Market Capitalization
$272.03 million
P/E Ratio
7.97
Dividend Yield
6.15%
Price Target
$21.50

West Bancorporation MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
0.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
32.2% Upside
$21.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.51% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
$13,155 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
-9.72%
From $1.44 to $1.30 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.06 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

608th out of 850 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

151st out of 177 stocks


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About West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) Stock

West Bancorporation, Inc. operates as the financial holding company for West Bank that provides community banking and trust services to individuals and small- to medium-sized businesses in the United States. It offers deposit services, including checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as time certificates of deposit. The company also provides loan products comprising commercial real estate loans, construction and land development loans, commercial lines of credit, and commercial term loans; consumer loans, including loans extended to individuals for household, family, and other personal expenditures not secured by real estate; and 1-4 family residential mortgages and home equity loans. In addition, it offers online and mobile banking, treasury management services including cash management, client-generated automated clearing house transactions, remote deposit, and fraud protection services; merchant credit card processing and corporate credit cards; and administration of estates, conservatorships, personal trusts, and agency accounts. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa.

WTBA Price History

WTBA Stock News Headlines

West Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WTBA)
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WTBA Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/27/2023
Ex-Dividend for 8/23 Dividend
8/08/2023
Dividend Payable
8/23/2023
Today
9/25/2023
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
10/26/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
State commercial banks
Sub-Industry
Regional Banks
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:WTBA
CUSIP
95123P10
Employees
173
Year Founded
1893

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$21.50
High Stock Price Forecast
$21.50
Low Stock Price Forecast
$21.50
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+32.2%
Consensus Rating
Rating Score (0-4)
0.00
Research Coverage
0 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$46.40 million
Pretax Margin
27.74%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$133.56 million
Cash Flow
$3.06 per share
Book Value
$12.69 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
16,046,000
Market Cap
$272.03 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.89

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Key Executives

  • Mr. David D. NelsonMr. David D. Nelson (Age 62)
    CEO, Pres & Director
  • Ms. Jane M. Funk (Age 54)
    Exec. VP, Treasurer & CFO
    Comp: $516k
  • Mr. Douglas Ray GullingMr. Douglas Ray Gulling (Age 69)
    Director
    Comp: $256.62k
  • Mr. Brad Lee Winterbottom (Age 66)
    Exec. VP
  • Mr. Harlee N. Olafson (Age 65)
    Exec. VP & Chief Risk Officer
  • Mr. Bradley P. Peters (Age 59)
    Exec. VP
    Comp: $516k
  • Mr. John F. McKinney III
    J.D., VP, Gen. Counsel, First VP of West Bank and Gen. Counsel of West Bank
  • Ms. Melissa L. Gillespie
    VP, Assistant Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.
  • Mr. Han Wu
    Sr. VP of West Bank
  • Mr. Keith A. Kurth
    VP of West Bank













WTBA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Bancorporation's stock price forecast for 2023?

0 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for West Bancorporation's shares. Their WTBA share price forecasts range from $21.50 to $21.50. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $21.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 32.2% from the stock's current price.
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How have WTBA shares performed in 2023?

West Bancorporation's stock was trading at $25.55 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, WTBA stock has decreased by 36.4% and is now trading at $16.26.
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When is West Bancorporation's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, October 26th 2023.
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How were West Bancorporation's earnings last quarter?

West Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTBA) released its earnings results on Thursday, July, 27th. The financial services provider reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.32 by $0.03. The financial services provider had revenue of $19.73 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $19.90 million. West Bancorporation had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.23% and a net margin of 22.13%.

How often does West Bancorporation pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for West Bancorporation?

West Bancorporation declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, July 26th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, August 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Wednesday, August 23rd. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.15%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, August 8th.
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What ETF holds West Bancorporation's stock ?

Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF holds 175,065 shares of WTBA stock, representing 1.29% of its portfolio.

Is West Bancorporation a good dividend stock?

West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.15%. WTBA has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company 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 is 49.02%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on EPS estimates, WTBA will have a dividend payout ratio of 76.92% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend.
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What is David D. (Dave) Nelson's approval rating as West Bancorporation's CEO?

1 employees have rated West Bancorporation Chief Executive Officer David D. (Dave) Nelson on Glassdoor.com. David D. (Dave) Nelson has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts David D. (Dave) Nelson in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of West Bancorporation own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other West Bancorporation investors own include Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Comcast (CMCSA), Kohl's (KSS), Southern (SO), Verizon Communications (VZ), Enbridge (ENB), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) and International Paper (IP).

What is West Bancorporation's stock symbol?

West Bancorporation trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WTBA."

Who are West Bancorporation's major shareholders?

West Bancorporation's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (6.78%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.20%), West Bancorporation Inc. (2.56%), State Street Corp (2.16%), Legacy Bridge LLC (1.87%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.82%). Insiders that own company stock include Bradley P Peters, David D Nelson, David D Nelson, Douglas R Gulling, George D Milligan, Patrick J Donovan, Patrick J Donovan and Sean Patrick Mcmurray.
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How do I buy shares of West Bancorporation?

Shares of WTBA stock 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.
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What is West Bancorporation's stock price today?

One share of WTBA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $16.26.

How much money does West Bancorporation make?

West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) has a market capitalization of $272.03 million and generates $133.56 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $46.40 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.04 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does West Bancorporation have?

The company employs 173 workers across the globe.

How can I contact West Bancorporation?

West Bancorporation's mailing address is 1601 22ND ST, WEST DES MOINES IA, 50266. The official website for the company is www.westbankstrong.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (515) 222-2300, via email at dgulling@westbankstrong.com, or via fax at 515-222-2346.

This page (NASDAQ:WTBA) was last updated on 9/25/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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