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NASDAQ:WTBA

West Bancorporation - WTBA Stock Forecast, Price & News

$18.06
-0.39 (-2.11%)
(As of 03/23/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$17.78
$18.60
50-Day Range
$18.18
$24.50
52-Week Range
$17.58
$28.34
Volume
31,198 shs
Average Volume
28,468 shs
Market Capitalization
$300.52 million
P/E Ratio
6.57
Dividend Yield
5.54%
Price Target
$23.00

West Bancorporation MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
N/A
0.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
27.4% Upside
$23.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.16% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

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 stars

Finance Sector

834th out of 876 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

180th out of 180 stocks


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About West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) Stock

West 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.

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WTBA Stock News Headlines

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WTBA Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/26/2023
Ex-Dividend for 2/22 Dividend
2/07/2023
Dividend Payable
2/22/2023
Today
3/23/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/27/2023
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
167
Year Founded
1893

Price 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 Rating
N/A
Rating Score (0-4)
0.00
Research Coverage
0 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$46.40 million
Pretax Margin
44.47%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$101.41 million
Cash Flow
$2.95 per share
Book Value
$12.69 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
15,964,000
Market Cap
$300.52 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.86

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Key Executives

  • Dave Nelson
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Jane M. Funk
    Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Executive VP
  • Brad L. Winterbottom
    Executive Vice President
  • Harlee N. Olafson
    Chief Risk Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Peters P. Bradley
    Executive Vice President













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.
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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.
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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, April 27th 2023.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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 $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.

This page (NASDAQ:WTBA) was last updated on 3/23/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff