Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) to Release Earnings on Thursday

Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) is expected to be posting its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, January 15th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.07 per share and revenue of $61.90 million for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET.

Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 16th. The financial services provider reported $1.12 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.08 by $0.04. Westamerica Bancorporation had a net margin of 43.19% and a return on equity of 13.10%. The business had revenue of $63.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $64.20 million. On average, analysts expect Westamerica Bancorporation to post $4 EPS for the current fiscal year and $4 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Westamerica Bancorporation Stock Down 1.1%

Shares of WABC stock opened at $48.01 on Thursday. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $48.27 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $48.72. The company has a current ratio of 0.29, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. Westamerica Bancorporation has a 1 year low of $42.00 and a 1 year high of $53.85. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.46 and a beta of 0.62.

Westamerica Bancorporation Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 14th. Investors of record on Monday, November 3rd were given a $0.46 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 3rd. This represents a $1.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.8%. Westamerica Bancorporation’s payout ratio is currently 40.09%.

Westamerica Bancorporation announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase plan on Thursday, December 18th that authorizes the company to repurchase $2.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the financial services provider to buy up to 0.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have recently commented on WABC shares. Wall Street Zen downgraded Westamerica Bancorporation from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, November 1st. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Westamerica Bancorporation in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $52.00.

Institutional Trading of Westamerica Bancorporation

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Sei Investments Co. grew its position in Westamerica Bancorporation by 31.7% in the third quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 21,965 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,098,000 after acquiring an additional 5,281 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation by 20.8% during the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 9,034 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $452,000 after purchasing an additional 1,555 shares during the last quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its position in Westamerica Bancorporation by 13.8% during the 2nd quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 19,562 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $948,000 after purchasing an additional 2,377 shares in the last quarter. Marshall Wace LLP bought a new position in Westamerica Bancorporation in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $942,000. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Westamerica Bancorporation in the second quarter valued at approximately $755,000. 81.89% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Westamerica Bancorporation Company Profile

Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) is a California-based bank holding company that provides a comprehensive suite of commercial banking, trust and wealth management services. Through its primary subsidiary, Westamerica Bank, the company offers deposit products, lending solutions and treasury management to a diverse clientele that includes small and mid-sized businesses, professionals, non-profit organizations and individuals.

The company’s lending portfolio encompasses commercial real estate financing, agricultural loans, equipment financing and lines of credit designed to support working capital needs.