West Bancorporation, Inc. operates as the 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 various deposit products, 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 trust services, including the administration of estates, conservatorships, personal trusts, and agency accounts. The company has eight offices in the Des Moines metropolitan area; one office in Iowa City; one office in Coralville; and one office in Rochester, Minnesota. West Bancorporation, Inc. was founded in 1893 and is based in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry State commercial banks
Sub-IndustryRegional Banks
SectorFinance
SymbolNASDAQ:WTBA
CUSIP95123P10
Phone515-222-2300
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.67
Current Ratio0.85
Quick Ratio0.85
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio15.74
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$81.68 million
Price / Sales5.17
Cash Flow$1.9265 per share
Price / Cash13.47
Book Value$10.98 per share
Price / Book2.36
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net Income$23.07 million
Net Margins28.86%
Return on Equity15.03%
Return on Assets1.31%
Miscellaneous
Employees162
Outstanding Shares16,270,000
Market Cap$417.36
West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Bancorporation's stock symbol?
West Bancorporation trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WTBA."
How often does West Bancorporation pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for West Bancorporation?
West Bancorporation declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 25th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Wednesday, May 23rd. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.08%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 8th. This is an increase from West Bancorporation's previous quarterly dividend of $0.18. View West Bancorporation's Dividend History.
How were West Bancorporation's earnings last quarter?
West Bancorporation, Inc. (NASDAQ:WTBA) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April, 26th. The financial services provider reported $0.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.45. The financial services provider earned $17.33 million during the quarter. West Bancorporation had a net margin of 28.86% and a return on equity of 15.03%. View West Bancorporation's Earnings History.
When is West Bancorporation's next earnings date?
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for West Bancorporation?
0 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for West Bancorporation in the last year. There are currently for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "N/A."
Who are some of West Bancorporation's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to West Bancorporation include First Busey (BUSE), S & T Bancorp (STBA), Seacoast Banking Co. of Florida (SBCF), 1st Source (SRCE), Boston Private Financial (BPFH), State Bank Financial (STBZ), Enterprise Financial Services (EFSC), Live Oak Bancshares (LOB), FB Financial (FBK), Lakeland Financial (LKFN), First Bancorp (FBNC), Southside Bancshares (SBSI), Triumph Bancorp (TBK), MainSource Financial Group (MSFG) and Washington Trust Bancorp (WASH).
Who are West Bancorporation's key executives?
West Bancorporation's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. David D. Nelson, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 57)
- Mr. Douglas Ray Gulling, Exec. VP, Treasurer & CFO (Age 64)
- Mr. Brad Lee Winterbottom, Exec. VP (Age 61)
- Mr. Harlee N. Olafson, Exec. VP & Chief Risk Officer (Age 60)
- Ms. Marie I. Roberts, Sr. VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Has West Bancorporation been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about WTBA stock have trended somewhat positive on Friday, according to Accern Sentiment. The research group scores the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. West Bancorporation earned a news impact score of 0.17 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the financial services provider an impact score of 46.03 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days.
How do I buy shares of West Bancorporation?
Shares of WTBA 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 West Bancorporation's stock price today?
One share of WTBA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $25.95.
How big of a company is West Bancorporation?
West Bancorporation has a market capitalization of $417.36 million and generates $81.68 million in revenue each year. West Bancorporation employs 162 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 financial services provider can be reached via phone at 515-222-2300 or via email at [email protected]
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