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WABC logoWestamerica Bancorporation(WABC)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

WABC•NASDAQ•Banking & Credit
$54.67
$1.37B mkt cap·10.5× P/E·Price updated May 6, 2026
SectorFinancial ServicesIndustryRegional BanksSub-IndustryCommunity and retail regional banks
AboutWestamerica Bancorporation operates as a bank holding company for the Westamerica Bank that provides various banking products and services to individual and commercial customers. The company accepts various deposit products, including retail savings and checking accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. Its loan portfolio includes commercial, commercial and residential real estate, real estate construction, and consumer installment loans, as well as indirect automobile loans. It operates through 78 branch offices in 21 counties in Northern and Central California. The company was formerly known as Independent Bankshares Corporation and changed its name to Westamerica Bancorporation in 1983. The company was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in San Rafael, California.Show more
  • Net Interest Income$251M-10.5%
  • Total Revenue$311M-5.0%
  • Net Income$139M-14.3%
  • Return on Equity16.67%-29.1%
  • Net Interest Margin4.12%-6.3%
  • Efficiency Ratio33.55%+6.5%
  • ROA2.23%-8.3%
  • Equity / Assets14.65%+20.6%
  • Book Value per Share33.35+15.2%
  • Tangible BV/Share28.79+18.1%
  • Debt/Equity0.16+56.0%
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WABC Key Insights

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) fundamental analysis — strengths, weaknesses & financial health based on data analysis

✓Strengths

  • ✓Dividend Aristocrat: 27 years of consecutive increases
  • ✓Strong NIM of 4.1%
  • ✓Efficient operations: 33.5% efficiency ratio
  • ✓Well capitalized: 14.6% equity/assets
  • ✓Good 3Y average ROE of 19.1%
  • ✓Healthy dividend yield of 3.2%

✗Weaknesses

No significant weaknesses identified

* These insights are generated automatically based on available financial data. Please conduct your own research before making investment decisions.

WABC Price & Volume

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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WABC Growth Metrics

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years4.95%
5 Years8.59%
3 Years12.8%
TTM-

Profit CAGR

10 Years8.62%
5 Years11.52%
3 Years17.02%
TTM-17.99%

EPS CAGR

10 Years8.41%
5 Years11.78%
3 Years17.32%
TTM-16.21%

Return on Capital

10 Years17.39%
5 Years19.42%
3 Years23.99%
Last Year21.29%

WABC Recent Earnings

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

Full history →
●Beat EPS 7/12 qtrs (78%)●Beat Revenue 7/12 qtrs (78%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 16, 2026
EPS
$1.13
Est $1.07
+5.6%
Revenue
$62M
Est $61M
+2.6%
Q1 2026
Feb 27, 2026
EPS
$1.12
Revenue
$67M
Q1 2026
Jan 15, 2026
EPS
$1.12
Est $1.07
+4.7%
Revenue
$64M
Est $62M
+2.7%
Q4 2025
Oct 16, 2025
EPS
$1.12
Est $1.08
+3.7%
Revenue
$64M
Est $64M
-0.6%
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestApr 16, 2026
$1.13vs $1.07+5.6%
$62Mvs $61M+2.6%
Q1 2026Feb 27, 2026
$1.12
$67M
Q1 2026Jan 15, 2026
$1.12vs $1.07+4.7%
$64Mvs $62M+2.7%
Q4 2025Oct 16, 2025
$1.12vs $1.08+3.7%
$64Mvs $64M-0.6%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

WABC Peer Comparison

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) competitors in Community and retail regional banks — business model, growth, and fundamentals comparison

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CompanyMarket CapStock PriceP/E Ratio (TTM)Revenue Growth 1YNet MarginReturn on Equity (ROE)FCF YieldDebt / Equity
CVBF logoCVBFCVB Financial Corp.Direct Competitor2.8B20.6313.57-2.33%9.25%0.43
BANR logoBANRBanner CorporationDirect Competitor2.24B66.2311.74-0.95%10.34%0.19
COLB logoCOLBColumbia Banking System, Inc.Direct Competitor7.19B30.2013.138.35%8.39%0.51
PFSI logoPFSIPennyMac Financial Services, Inc.Direct Competitor4.54B86.949.35173.81%12.02%5.35
BOKF logoBOKFBOK Financial CorporationDirect Competitor10.44B135.5416.6510.4%8.91%0.80
EWBC logoEWBCEast West Bancorp, Inc.Product Competitor17.23B125.2213.154.63%15.77%0.36
FFIN logoFFINFirst Financial Bankshares, Inc.Product Competitor4.64B32.6020.9018.79%13.25%0.12
UMBF logoUMBFUMB Financial CorporationProduct Competitor10.2B133.9614.6768.52%11.67%0.49

Compare WABC vs Peers

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

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WABC Income Statement

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) annual income statement — 10-year revenue, gross profit & net income history

10Y historyFree accessUpdated daily
Line itemDec'16Dec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24TTM
Net Interest Income133.8M136.41M149.76M156.79M164.03M171.49M219.83M280.12M250.59M222.9M
NII Growth %-0.23%1.95%9.79%4.69%4.62%4.55%28.19%27.43%-10.54%-58.37%
Net Interest Margin %2.49%2.47%2.69%2.79%2.43%2.3%3.16%4.4%4.12%3.77%
Interest Income135.92M138.31M151.72M158.68M165.86M173.44M221.76M284.01M268.01M236.59M
Interest Expense2.12M1.9M1.96M1.89M1.82M1.96M1.93M3.89M17.42M13.7M
Loan Loss Provision-3.2M-1.9M004.3M00-1.15M300K-550K
Non-Interest Income46.57M56M48.15M47.41M42.1M43.34M45.12M43.52M43.16M41.49M
Non-Interest Income %25.52%28.82%24.09%23%20.25%19.99%16.91%13.29%13.87%14.92%
Total Revenue
182.49M▲ 0%
194.31M▲ 6.5%
199.87M▲ 2.9%
206.09M▲ 3.1%
207.96M▲ 0.9%
216.79M▲ 4.2%
266.88M▲ 23.1%
327.54M▲ 22.7%
311.17M▼ 5.0%
278.09M▲ 0%
Revenue Growth %-1.03%6.48%2.86%3.11%0.91%4.25%23.11%22.73%-5%-52.63%
Non-Interest Expense103.62M107.14M106.92M98.99M95.03M97.81M99.36M103.22M104.39M102.31M
Efficiency Ratio56.78%55.14%53.49%48.03%45.7%45.12%37.23%31.51%33.55%36.79%
Operating Income
79.96M▲ 0%
87.17M▲ 9.0%
91M▲ 4.4%
105.22M▲ 15.6%
106.8M▲ 1.5%
117.03M▲ 9.6%
165.59M▲ 41.5%
221.58M▲ 33.8%
189.06M▼ 14.7%
162.56M▲ 0%
Operating Margin %43.81%44.86%45.53%51.05%51.36%53.98%62.05%67.65%60.76%58.46%
Operating Income Growth %4.28%9.02%4.39%15.63%1.51%9.57%41.5%33.81%-14.68%-
Pretax Income
79.96M▲ 0%
87.17M▲ 9.0%
91M▲ 4.4%
105.22M▲ 15.6%
106.8M▲ 1.5%
117.03M▲ 9.6%
165.59M▲ 41.5%
221.58M▲ 33.8%
189.06M▼ 14.7%
162.56M▲ 0%
Pretax Margin %43.81%44.86%45.53%51.05%51.36%53.98%62.05%67.65%60.76%58.46%
Income Tax21.1M37.15M19.43M24.83M26.39M30.52M43.56M59.81M50.42M42.49M
Effective Tax Rate %26.39%42.61%21.36%23.6%24.71%26.08%26.3%26.99%26.67%26.14%
Net Income
58.85M▲ 0%
50.02M▼ 15.0%
71.56M▲ 43.1%
80.39M▲ 12.3%
80.41M▲ 0.0%
86.51M▲ 7.6%
122.03M▲ 41.1%
161.77M▲ 32.6%
138.64M▼ 14.3%
120.07M▲ 0%
Net Margin %32.25%25.74%35.8%39.01%38.67%39.9%45.73%49.39%44.55%43.18%
Net Income Growth %0.17%-15%43.06%12.33%0.03%7.58%41.07%32.56%-14.3%-17.99%
Net Income (Continuing)58.85M50.02M71.56M80.39M80.41M86.51M122.03M161.77M138.64M120.07M
EPS (Diluted)
2.29▲ 0%
1.89▼ 17.5%
2.67▲ 41.3%
2.98▲ 11.6%
2.98▲ 0.0%
3.22▲ 8.1%
4.54▲ 41.0%
6.06▲ 33.5%
5.20▼ 14.2%
4.74▲ 0%
EPS Growth %-0.43%-17.47%41.27%11.61%0%8.05%40.99%33.48%-14.19%-16.21%
EPS (Basic)2.301.902.692.982.983.224.546.065.20-
Diluted Shares Outstanding25.68M26.42M26.76M27.01M26.96M26.87M26.91M26.71M26.69M25.34M

WABC Balance Sheet

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) balance sheet — assets, liabilities & shareholders' equity

Line itemDec'16Dec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24TTM
Cash & Short Term Investments2.35B2.77B3.07B3.45B4.68B5.77B4.63B4.19B1.94B7.67B
Cash & Due from Banks462.27M575M420.28M373.42M621.27M1.13B294.24M190.31M601.49M659.27M
Short Term Investments1.89B2.19B2.65B3.08B4.06B4.64B4.33B4B1.34B1.32B
Total Investments4.58B4.63B4.84B4.95B5.83B6.03B6.22B5.76B5.07B4.89B
Investments Growth %3.89%1.11%4.53%2.23%17.89%3.39%3.21%-7.45%-11.85%-43.06%
Long-Term Investments2.69B2.44B2.18B1.87B1.77B1.39B1.89B1.76B3.74B14.6B
Accounts Receivables21.49M23.56M25.83M28.8M33.02M35.52M53.56M54.57M44.61M39.38M
Goodwill & Intangibles128.6M125.52M123.6M123.06M122.78M122.51M122.26M122.02M121.8M121.67M
Goodwill121.67M121.67M121.67M121.67M121.67M121.67M121.67M121.67M121.67M121.67M
Intangible Assets6.93M3.85M1.93M1.39M1.1M835K583K347K125K0
PP&E (Net)36.57M35.3M34.51M51.73M51.65M49.13M44.56M45.83M44.12M48.3M
Other Assets80.3M88.02M80.13M82.69M84.98M89.85M85.23M90.4M95.28M91.57M
Total Current Assets2.38B2.8B3.11B3.48B4.72B5.81B4.68B4.25B1.99B2.02B
Total Non-Current Assets2.99B2.72B2.46B2.13B2.03B1.65B2.27B2.11B4.09B3.89B
Total Assets
5.37B▲ 0%
5.51B▲ 2.7%
5.57B▲ 1.0%
5.62B▲ 0.9%
6.75B▲ 20.1%
7.46B▲ 10.6%
6.95B▼ 6.8%
6.36B▼ 8.4%
6.08B▼ 4.5%
5.91B▲ 0%
Asset Growth %3.82%2.74%1.01%0.92%20.08%10.57%-6.84%-8.43%-4.53%-23.96%
Return on Assets (ROA)1.12%0.92%1.29%1.44%1.3%1.22%1.69%2.43%2.23%2.03%
Accounts Payable0000000000
Total Debt118.16M116.94M102.49M78.99M121.38M164.23M73.54M76.98M138.31M156.08M
Net Debt-344.12M-458.06M-317.79M-294.43M-499.9M-967.86M-220.7M-113.34M-463.19M-503.19M
Long-Term Debt0000000000
Short-Term Debt118.16M116.94M102.49M61.86M102.55M146.25M57.79M58.16M120.32M133.65M
Other Liabilities-18.18M-21.75M-16.4M-3.48M67.99M53.24M49.38M40.45M36.16M33.54M
Total Current Liabilities4.82B4.94B4.97B4.87B5.79B6.56B6.28B5.53B5.13B4.93B
Total Non-Current Liabilities-18.18M-21.75M-16.4M13.66M112.6M73.72M65.13M59.27M54.15M55.96M
Total Liabilities4.8B4.92B4.95B4.89B5.9B6.63B6.35B5.59B5.19B4.98B
Total Equity
561.37M▲ 0%
590.24M▲ 5.1%
615.59M▲ 4.3%
731.42M▲ 18.8%
844.81M▲ 15.5%
827.1M▼ 2.1%
602.11M▼ 27.2%
772.89M▲ 28.4%
889.96M▲ 15.1%
931.65M▲ 0%
Equity Growth %5.48%5.14%4.3%18.82%15.5%-2.1%-27.2%28.36%15.15%47.26%
Equity / Assets (Capital Ratio)10.46%10.71%11.05%13.02%12.52%11.09%8.66%12.14%14.65%15.75%
Return on Equity (ROE)10.76%8.69%11.87%11.94%10.2%10.35%17.08%23.53%16.67%12.89%
Book Value per Share21.8622.3423.0127.0831.3430.7822.3828.9433.3536.76
Tangible BV per Share16.8517.5918.3922.5326.7826.2217.8324.3728.7931.96
Common Stock404.61M431.73M448.35M465.46M466.01M471.01M475.09M473.14M476.47M448.56M
Additional Paid-in Capital0000000000
Retained Earnings165.3M173.8M205.84M239.13M264.36M306.39M383.09M490M581.55M582.96M
Accumulated OCI-10.07M-16.83M-40M26.05M114.41M49.66M-256.11M-190.28M-168.1M-99.91M
Treasury Stock0000000000
Preferred Stock0000000000

WABC Cash Flow Statement

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) cash flow — operating, investing & free cash flow history

Line itemDec'16Dec'17Dec'18Dec'19Dec'20Dec'21Dec'22Dec'23Dec'24TTM
Cash from Operations77.64M80.75M96.63M80.7M107.74M88.73M113.7M158.21M141.57M141.57M
Operating CF Growth %10.27%4.01%19.66%-16.48%33.51%-17.64%28.14%39.14%-10.52%450.34%
Net Income58.85M50.02M71.56M80.39M80.41M86.51M122.03M161.77M138.64M120.07M
Depreciation & Amortization19.94M26.08M24.4M20.63M22.65M16.62M16.57M11.77M10.4M8.27M
Deferred Taxes0000003.02M-869K-8.42M-2.4M
Other Non-Cash Items-4.33M-10.7M-1.03M-910K-3.82M-5.61M-2.63M-1.88M-1.54M3.31M
Working Capital Changes1.68M13.52M-290K-21.15M6.63M-10.2M-26.59M-13.94M1.01M-5.28M
Cash from Investing-197.26M-73.26M-253.56M-22.3M-748.92M-306.08M-631.29M547.27M715.68M428.16M
Purchase of Investments-1.33B-635.81M-854.55M-970.54M-2.1B-1.91B-1.36B0-20.73M-400.93M
Sale/Maturity of Investments1000K1000K1000K1000K1000K1000K1000K1000K1000K4M
Net Investment Activity-1.33B-634.81M-853.56M-969.54M-2.1B-1.91B-1.35B1000K-19.74M-396.93M
Acquisitions0000000000
Other Investing190.79M67.52M83.76M80.98M-122.75M193.75M113.47M88.47M50.62M89.56M
Cash from Financing148.85M105.23M2.22M-105.27M889.03M728.16M-320.26M-809.4M-446.07M-396.94M
Dividends Paid-39.92M-41.3M-42.63M-43.94M-44.28M-44.3M-45.18M-45.95M-46.96M-47.22M
Share Repurchases-5.42M-314K-524K-488K-16.5M-232K-218K-13.75M-210K-80.58M
Stock Issued0000000001.19M
Net Stock Activity-5.42M-314K-524K-488K-16.5M-232K-218K-13.75M-210K-79.39M
Debt Issuance (Net)1000K-607K-1000K-1000K1000K1000K-1000K370K1000K-2M
Other Financing188.15M147.46M52.6M-40.52M878.2M728.99M-186.41M-750.07M-461.06M-271.5M
Net Change in Cash
29.23M▲ 0%
112.73M▲ 285.7%
-154.72M▼ 237.2%
-46.86M▲ 69.7%
247.85M▲ 628.9%
510.81M▲ 106.1%
-837.85M▼ 264.0%
-103.92M▲ 87.6%
411.18M▲ 495.7%
156.32M▲ 0%
Exchange Rate Effect0000000000
Cash at Beginning433.04M462.27M575M420.28M373.42M621.27M1.13B294.24M190.31M626.44M
Cash at End462.27M575M420.28M373.42M621.27M1.13B294.24M190.31M601.49M659.27M
Interest Paid2.2M1.93M1.93M1.9M1.83M2.03M1.94M3.9M17.43M13.71M
Income Taxes Paid19.26M17.35M13.63M24.49M26.46M27.67M39.84M64.02M57.26M20.31M
Free Cash Flow
75.82M▲ 0%
78.03M▲ 2.9%
93.51M▲ 19.8%
76.71M▼ 18.0%
105.54M▲ 37.6%
87.41M▼ 17.2%
112.89M▲ 29.1%
157.05M▲ 39.1%
139.83M▼ 11.0%
122.81M▲ 0%
FCF Growth %15%2.92%19.83%-17.96%37.59%-17.18%29.15%39.11%-10.96%19.85%

WABC Banking Ratios

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) financial ratios — P/E, ROE, debt and 30+ core market and balance-sheet ratios

Metric201620172018201920202021202220232024TTM
Return on Equity (ROE)10.76%8.69%11.87%11.94%10.2%10.35%17.08%23.53%16.67%12.89%
Return on Assets (ROA)1.12%0.92%1.29%1.44%1.3%1.22%1.69%2.43%2.23%2.03%
Net Interest Margin2.49%2.47%2.69%2.79%2.43%2.3%3.16%4.4%4.12%3.77%
Efficiency Ratio56.78%55.14%53.49%48.03%45.7%45.12%37.23%31.51%33.55%36.79%
Equity / Assets10.46%10.71%11.05%13.02%12.52%11.09%8.66%12.14%14.65%15.75%
Book Value / Share21.8622.3423.0127.0831.3430.7822.3828.9433.3536.76
NII Growth-0.23%1.95%9.79%4.69%4.62%4.55%28.19%27.43%-10.54%-14.61%
Dividend Payout67.84%82.56%59.58%54.66%55.07%51.21%37.02%28.41%33.87%39.32%

WABC SEC Filings & Documents

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Apr 16, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jan 23, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jan 22, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 27, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 28, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 29, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2025

Nov 7, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 6, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

May 9, 2025·SEC

WABC Frequently Asked Questions

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) saw revenue decline by 5.0% over the past year.

Yes, Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) is profitable, generating $120.1M in net income for fiscal year 2024 (44.6% net margin).

Dividend & Returns

Yes, Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.22%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 16.7%. This is reasonable for most industries.

Industry Metrics

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 4.1%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) has an efficiency ratio of 33.5%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.

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