NASDAQ:WTBA West Bancorporation - WTBA 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 West Bancorporation, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $18.06 -0.39 (-2.11%) (As of 03/23/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$17.78▼$18.6050-Day Range$18.18▼$24.5052-Week Range$17.58▼$28.34Volume31,198 shsAverage Volume28,468 shsMarket Capitalization$300.52 millionP/E Ratio6.57Dividend Yield5.54%Price Target$23.00 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media West Bancorporation MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/A0.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside27.4% Upside$23.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.16% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.85 out of 5 starsFinance Sector834th out of 876 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry180th out of 180 stocks 2.0 Analyst's Opinion Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $23.00, West Bancorporation has a forecasted upside of 27.4% from its current price of $18.06.Amount of Analyst CoverageWest Bancorporation has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.16% of the float of West Bancorporation has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWest Bancorporation has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in West Bancorporation has recently decreased by 6.66%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWest Bancorporation is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.21%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWest Bancorporation has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of West Bancorporation is 36.36%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, West Bancorporation will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.14% next year. This indicates that West Bancorporation will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for WTBA. Previous Next 0.0 News and Social Media Coverage News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for West Bancorporation this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, West Bancorporation insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 4.06% of the stock of West Bancorporation is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions42.05% of the stock of West Bancorporation is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for West Bancorporation are expected to remain at $1.75 per share in the coming year.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of West Bancorporation is 6.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 123.57.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of West Bancorporation is 6.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 140.70.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWest Bancorporation has a P/B Ratio of 1.42. 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 About West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) StockWest Bancorp, Inc. is a financial holding company, which engages in the provision of commercial banking services through its subsidiary, West Bank. It offers personal banking, business banking, and investments and trust. The firm operates in the following markets: central Iowa, which is generally the greater Des Moines metropolitan area, eastern Iowa, which includes the area surrounding Iowa City and Coralville, and southern Minnesota, which includes the cities of Rochester, Owatonna, Mankato, and St. Cloud. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA.Read More Receive WTBA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for West Bancorporation and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WTBA Stock News HeadlinesMarch 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWest Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) Coverage Initiated at StockNews.comMarch 13, 2023 | msn.comEast West Bancorp says ‘liquidity is strong,’ but stock suffering biggest selloff since the financial crisisMarch 23, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BREAKING] New "Living Missile" to Replace Nuclear MissilesCBS News Reports: "It's an entirely new type of weapon." The New York Times Reports: "No existing defense can stop it." And one small company is building them for the Pentagon!March 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGeorge Milligan Is The Independent Director of West Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTBA) And They Just Picked Up 9.6% More SharesMarch 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWest Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) shareholders have endured a 26% loss from investing in the stock a year agoFebruary 17, 2023 | seekingalpha.comWTBA West Bancorporation, Inc.January 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWest Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTBA) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 27, 2023 | msn.comPacific West Bancorp GAAP EPS of $0.21, revenue of $3.04MMarch 23, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)[BREAKING] New "Living Missile" to Replace Nuclear MissilesCBS News Reports: "It's an entirely new type of weapon." The New York Times Reports: "No existing defense can stop it." And one small company is building them for the Pentagon!January 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWest Bancorporation Full Year 2022 Earnings: Misses ExpectationsJanuary 26, 2023 | msn.comWest Banc GAAP EPS of $0.53, revenue of $22.93MJanuary 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWest Bancorporation, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2022 Financial Results, Declares Quarterly DividendJanuary 25, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comWhat Wall Street expects from East West Bancorp's earningsJanuary 16, 2023 | reuters.comWTBA.DF - | Stock Price & Latest News | ReutersDecember 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comInstitutions own 43% of West Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTBA) shares but individual investors control 47% of the companyNovember 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comGreat news for West Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTBA): Insiders acquired stock in large numbers last yearOctober 29, 2022 | seekingalpha.comWest Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA) Q3 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptOctober 27, 2022 | msn.comRecap: West Bancorp Q3 EarningsOctober 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWest Bancorporation, Inc. Announces Net Income for the Third Quarter Of 2022, Declares Quarterly DividendOctober 20, 2022 | bizjournals.comEast West Bancorp, PacWest and Preferred Bank results boosted by rate hikesOctober 20, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comEast West Bancorp Profit Climbs In Q3, but misses estimatesSeptember 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEast West Bancorp (EWBC) Upgraded to Buy: Here's WhySeptember 13, 2022 | nasdaq.comIndividual investors account for 48% of West Bancorporation, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:WTBA) ownership, while institutions account for 42%August 25, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThose who invested in West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) three years ago are up 43%August 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comThere's A Lot To Like About West Bancorporation's (NASDAQ:WTBA) Upcoming US$0.25 DividendJuly 29, 2022 | seekingalpha.comWest Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA) CEO David Nelson on Q2 2022 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptJuly 28, 2022 | msn.comRecap: West Bancorp Q2 EarningsSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive WTBA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for West Bancorporation and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WTBA Company Calendar Last Earnings1/26/2023Ex-Dividend for 2/22 Dividend2/07/2023Dividend Payable2/22/2023Today3/23/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)4/27/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryRegional Banks SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:WTBA CUSIP95123P10 CIK1166928 Webwww.westbankstrong.com Phone(515) 222-2300Fax515-222-2346Employees167Year Founded1893Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$23.00 High Stock Price Forecast$23.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$23.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+27.4%Consensus RatingN/A Rating Score (0-4)0.00 Research Coverage0 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.75 Trailing P/E Ratio6.57 Forward P/E Ratio10.32 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$46.40 million Net Margins34.74% Pretax Margin44.47% Return on Equity21.52% Return on Assets1.31% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.35 Current Ratio0.88 Quick Ratio0.88 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$101.41 million Price / Sales2.96 Cash Flow$2.95 per share Price / Cash Flow6.13 Book Value$12.69 per share Price / Book1.42Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares16,640,000Free Float15,964,000Market Cap$300.52 million OptionableOptionable Beta0.86 Social Links Key ExecutivesDave NelsonPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorJane M. FunkChief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Executive VPBrad L. WinterbottomExecutive Vice PresidentHarlee N. OlafsonChief Risk Officer & Executive Vice PresidentPeters P. BradleyExecutive Vice PresidentKey CompetitorsCitizens & NorthernNASDAQ:CZNCSierra BancorpNASDAQ:BSRRMidWestOne Financial GroupNASDAQ:MOFGBank of Marin BancorpNASDAQ:BMRCEnterprise BancorpNASDAQ:EBTCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsMetLife Investment Management LLCSold 1,272 shares on 3/23/2023Ownership: 0.051%Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.Sold 1,193 shares on 2/21/2023Ownership: 0.148%Morgan StanleyBought 104,866 shares on 2/15/2023Ownership: 0.933%MetLife Investment Management LLCSold 1,272 shares on 2/15/2023Ownership: 0.051%Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLCSold 3,750 shares on 2/14/2023Ownership: 1.746%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WTBA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions What is West Bancorporation's stock price forecast for 2023? 0 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for West Bancorporation's stock. Their WTBA share price forecasts range from $23.00 to $23.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $23.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 27.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for WTBA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have WTBA shares performed in 2023? West Bancorporation's stock was trading at $25.55 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WTBA stock has decreased by 29.3% and is now trading at $18.06. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is West Bancorporation's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 27th 2023. View our WTBA earnings forecast. How were West Bancorporation's earnings last quarter? West Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTBA) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January, 26th. The financial services provider reported $0.53 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.58 by $0.05. The financial services provider had revenue of $22.93 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.90 million. West Bancorporation had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 21.52% and a net margin of 34.74%. How often does West Bancorporation pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for West Bancorporation? West Bancorporation announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 25th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 8th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Wednesday, February 22nd. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.54%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 7th. Read our dividend analysis for WTBA. What ETFs hold West Bancorporation's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) stock in their portfolio include Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF (OSCV) and First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA). 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 5.21%. 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 36.36%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WTBA will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.14% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for WTBA. 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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include West Bancorporation Inc. (2.37%), Legacy Bridge LLC (1.91%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.78%), Pacific Ridge Capital Partners LLC (1.75%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (1.37%) and Morgan Stanley (0.93%). Insiders that own company stock include Bradley P Peters, David D Nelson, David D Nelson, Douglas R Gulling, George D Milligan, Michael J Gerdin, Patrick J Donovan, Patrick J Donovan and Sean Patrick Mcmurray. View institutional ownership trends. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is West Bancorporation's stock price today? One share of WTBA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $18.06. How much money does West Bancorporation make? West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) has a market capitalization of $300.52 million and generates $101.41 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $46.40 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.75 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does West Bancorporation have? The company employs 167 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. 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