Westamerica's equity-to-assets ratio has risen from 0.13 in Q2 2024 to 0.14 in Q3 2026 while total assets contracted from roughly $6.3B to $5.8B, suggesting deliberate balance sheet discipline and a conservative capital cushion.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 15, 2026 | $1.22+4.3% vs $1.17 | $64M+1.8% vs $63M |
Q3 2026 Jul 16, 2026 | $1.17+6.4% vs $1.10 | $63M+2.2% vs $62M |
Q2 2026 Apr 16, 2026 | $1.13+5.6% vs $1.07 | $62M+2.6% vs $61M |
Q1 2026 Jan 15, 2026 | $1.12+4.7% vs $1.07 | $64M+2.7% vs $62M |
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.48 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business November 2, 2026. The dividend is payable November 13, 2026.
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (Nasdaq: WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the third quarter 2026 of $28.2 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.22.
Connor Clark and Lunn Investment Management Ltd. acquired a new position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 27,060 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,588,000. Connor
BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund bought 3,335,703 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $195,706,000. BlackRock Inc. owned approximately 14.20% of Westamerica Bancorporation as of its most
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $59.84 | $1.41B | 12.50 | -12.13% | 43.89% | 12.8% | 3.16% | |
| $22.74 | $3.26B | 17.14 | 7.23% | 36.65% | 8.52% | 3.59% | |
| $70.09 | $2.38B | 12.12 | -0.08% | 38.63% | 10.07% | 2.8% | |
| $30.48 | $8.62B | 10.23 | 19.28% | 30.19% | 11.08% | 3.7% | |
| $65.59 | $3.41B | 14.52 | 55.29% | 5.44% | 5.54% | 1.77% | |
| $129.48 | $7.87B | 11.62 | 9.59% | 29.56% | 11.21% | 1.87% |
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Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Oct 22, 2026·SEC
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Jul 23, 2026·SEC
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Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) revenue fell by 4.6% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) earned $110.7M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 43.9% net margin).
Yes. Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) pays a dividend that yields 3.16% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) had a return on equity (ROE) of 12.8% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 3.6%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) has an efficiency ratio of 39.5%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.
