NYSE:GWB - Great Western Bancorp Stock Price, News, & Analysis

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$37.83 -1.29 (-3.30 %)

(As of 10/22/2018 02:26 PM ET)

Previous Close$39.12

Today's Range$37.83 - $38.99

52-Week Range$37.65 - $46.03

Volume12,221 shs

Average Volume294,640 shs

Market Capitalization$2.30 billion

P/E Ratio15.52

Dividend Yield2.56%

Beta1.53

Great Western Bancorp, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Great Western Bank that provides business and agribusiness banking, retail banking, and wealth management services. The company offers non-interest-bearing demand accounts, interest-bearing savings and money market accounts, individual retirement accounts, and time certificates of deposits, as well as NOW accounts. It also provides agricultural loans; commercial and industrial loans, including working capital and other shorter-term lines of credit, fixed-rate and variable rate loans; commercial real estate (CRE) loans comprising owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied CRE loans, multifamily residential real estate loans, and construction and development loans; short-term working capital funding, long-term land-related lending, and other tailored services; and residential mortgage, home equity, home equity lines of credit and general lines of credit, and auto loans and other loans. In addition, the company offers cash management services, online business deposit, and wire transfer services; credit cards; crop insurance; online, telephone, and mobile banking services; and wealth management solutions consisting of financial planning, private banking, investment management, and trust services through associations with third party vendors, including a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. It serves retail customers; grain and protein producers; and small and mid-sized businesses in various industries, including ancillary agribusiness services, freight and transport, healthcare, and tourism. As of September 30, 2017, the company's branch network consisted of 173 branches located in 129 communities in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, as well as operated 162 ATMs and 21 company-owned ATMs at off-site locations. The company was founded in 1935 and is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NYSE

Industry State commercial banks

Sub-IndustryN/A

SectorFinance

SymbolNYSE:GWB

CUSIPN/A

Webwww.greatwesternbank.com

Phone605-334-2548

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.24

Current Ratio0.99

Quick Ratio0.99

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio15.52

Forward P/E Ratio12.57

P/E Growth0.97

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$497.73 million

Price / Sales4.48

Cash Flow$2.6887 per share

Price / Cash14.07

Book Value$29.83 per share

Price / Book1.27

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.46

Net Income$144.78 million

Net Margins28.45%

Return on Equity9.36%

Return on Assets1.41%

Miscellaneous

Employees1,689

Outstanding Shares58,910,000

Market Cap$2.30 billion

Great Western Bancorp (NYSE:GWB) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Great Western Bancorp's stock symbol?

Great Western Bancorp trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GWB."

How often does Great Western Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Great Western Bancorp?

Great Western Bancorp announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 26th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 10th will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share on Wednesday, August 22nd. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.63%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 9th. View Great Western Bancorp's Dividend History.

How were Great Western Bancorp's earnings last quarter?

Great Western Bancorp Inc (NYSE:GWB) issued its earnings results on Thursday, July, 26th. The bank reported $0.78 EPS for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.04. The bank earned $123.61 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $121.23 million. Great Western Bancorp had a return on equity of 9.36% and a net margin of 28.45%. Great Western Bancorp's quarterly revenue was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.59 earnings per share. View Great Western Bancorp's Earnings History.

When is Great Western Bancorp's next earnings date?

Great Western Bancorp is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, October 25th 2018. View Earnings Estimates for Great Western Bancorp.

What price target have analysts set for GWB?

8 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Great Western Bancorp's stock. Their predictions range from $40.00 to $51.00. On average, they expect Great Western Bancorp's share price to reach $46.25 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 21.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Great Western Bancorp.

What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Great Western Bancorp?

8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Great Western Bancorp in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Great Western Bancorp.

Who are some of Great Western Bancorp's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Great Western Bancorp include East West Bancorp (EWBC), Commerce Bancshares (CBSH), Signature Bank (SBNY), Bank Of The Ozarks (OZRK), Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), Popular (BPOP), First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA), Wintrust Financial (WTFC), Prosperity Bancshares (PB), Hancock (HBHC), IBERIABANK (IBKC), Investors Bancorp (ISBC), Associated Banc (ASB), First Financial Bankshares (FFIN) and Chemical Financial (CHFC).

Who are Great Western Bancorp's key executives?

Great Western Bancorp's management team includes the folowing people:

Mr. Kenneth James Karels, Chairman, Pres & CEO (Age 61)
Mr. Peter Chapman, Exec. VP, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 44)
Mr. Douglas R. Bass, Exec. VP & Regional Pres (Age 57)
Mr. Michael Gough, Exec. VP (Age 57)
Mr. Scott Edward Erkonen, Chief Information Officer

Who are Great Western Bancorp's major shareholders?

Great Western Bancorp's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Tributary Capital Management LLC (0.36%), Peregrine Capital Management LLC (0.28%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.28%), Strs Ohio (0.19%) and Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.04%). Company insiders that own Great Western Bancorp stock include Bryan Leighton Kindopp, Douglas Richard Bass, Kenneth James Karels, Peter Robert Chapman and Stephen John Ulenberg. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Great Western Bancorp.

Which major investors are selling Great Western Bancorp stock?

GWB stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Tributary Capital Management LLC and Peregrine Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Great Western Bancorp company stock in the last year include Douglas Richard Bass, Kenneth James Karels, Peter Robert Chapman and Stephen John Ulenberg. View Insider Buying and Selling for Great Western Bancorp.

Which major investors are buying Great Western Bancorp stock?

GWB stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Strs Ohio, Bank of Montreal Can and Nisa Investment Advisors LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Great Western Bancorp.

How do I buy shares of Great Western Bancorp?

Shares of GWB 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 Great Western Bancorp's stock price today?

One share of GWB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $38.08.

How big of a company is Great Western Bancorp?

Great Western Bancorp has a market capitalization of $2.30 billion and generates $497.73 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $144.78 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.46 on an earnings per share basis. Great Western Bancorp employs 1,689 workers across the globe.

What is Great Western Bancorp's official website?

The official website for Great Western Bancorp is http://www.greatwesternbank.com.

How can I contact Great Western Bancorp?

Great Western Bancorp's mailing address is 225 S. MAIN AVENUE, SIOUX FALLS SD, 57104. The bank can be reached via phone at 605-334-2548.

MarketBeat Community Rating for Great Western Bancorp (NYSE GWB)

Community Ranking:		2.7 out of 5 ( )
Outperform Votes:		265 (Vote Outperform)
Underperform Votes:		232 (Vote Underperform)
Total Votes:		497

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Great Western Bancorp and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe GWB will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe GWB will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

This page was last updated on 10/22/2018 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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