Westamerica 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 other loans primarily consisting of indirect automobile loans. Westamerica Bancorporation operates through 79 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. Westamerica Bancorporation was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in San Rafael, California.
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Website: westamerica.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2024 | Buy → Hold | Maxim Group |
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share, which represents a two cent per share increase from the prior quarter, on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business May 5, 2025. The dividend is payable May 16, 2025. Chairman, President and CEO David Payne stated, "This increase in the quarterly dividend recognizes Westamerica's reliable earnings stream, financial strength and conservative risk profile." On April 17, 2025, Westamerica reported $31.0 million in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, or $1.16 d
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the first quarter 2025 of $31.0 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.16. First quarter 2025 results include a reversal of provision for credit losses of $550 Thousand, which increased EPS $0.01. These results compare to fourth quarter 2024 net income of $31.7 million and EPS of $1.19. "Westamerica's first quarter 2025 results benefited from the Company's valuable low-cost deposit base, of which 46 percent was represented by non-interest bearing checking accounts during the quarter; the annualized cost of fundin
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) today approved a plan to repurchase, as conditions warrant, up to 2,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions prior to March 31, 2026. The repurchase plan represents approximately 7.5 percent of the Company's common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2024. Chairman, President and CEO David Payne stated, "This stock repurchase plan recognizes Westamerica's financial strength, conservative risk profile and reliable earnings stream." Westamerica Bancorporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Westamerica
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business February 3, 2025. The dividend is payable February 14, 2025. Chairman, President and CEO David Payne stated, "This quarterly dividend recognizes Westamerica's reliable earnings stream, financial strength and conservative risk profile." On January 16, 2025, Westamerica reported $31.7 million in net income for the three months ended December 31, 2024, or $1.19 diluted earnings per common share. Westamerica Bancorporation, through its
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the fourth quarter 2024 of $31.7 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.19. Fourth quarter 2024 results include an increase to the book tax provision to reconcile the 2023 income tax provision to the filed 2023 tax returns, which reduced EPS $0.01. Fourth quarter 2024 results compare to third quarter 2024 net income of $35.1 million and EPS of $1.31, which included gains from life insurance and sales of other assets equivalent to EPS of $0.04. "Westamerica's fourth quarter 2024 results benefited from the Company's
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business November 4, 2024. The dividend is payable November 15, 2024. Chairman, President and CEO David Payne stated, "This quarterly dividend recognizes Westamerica's reliable earnings stream, financial strength and conservative risk profile." On October 17, 2024, Westamerica reported $35.1 million in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2024, or $1.31 diluted earnings per common share. Westamerica Bancorporation, through it
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the third quarter 2024 of $35.1 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.31, which includes gains from life insurance and sales of other assets equivalent to $0.04 EPS. Third quarter 2024 results compare to second quarter 2024 net income of $35.5 million and EPS of $1.33. "Westamerica's third quarter 2024 results benefited from the Company's valuable low-cost deposit base, of which 48 percent was represented by non-interest bearing checking accounts during the quarter; the annualized cost of funding our loan and bon
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business August 5, 2024. The dividend is payable August 16, 2024. Chairman, President and CEO David Payne stated, "This quarterly dividend recognizes Westamerica's reliable earnings stream, financial strength and conservative risk profile." On July 18, 2024, Westamerica reported $35.5 million in net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024, or $1.33 diluted earnings per common share. Westamerica Bancorporation, through its wholly own
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the second quarter 2024 of $35.5 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.33. Second quarter 2024 results compare to first quarter 2024 net income of $36.4 million and EPS of $1.37. "Westamerica's second quarter 2024 results benefited from the Company's low-cost operating principles. The annualized cost of funding our interest-earning loans, bonds and cash was 0.35 percent for the second quarter 2024. The Company recognized no provision for credit losses due to $73 thousand of net loan recoveries in the second quart
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business May 6, 2024. The dividend is payable May 17, 2024. Chairman, President and CEO David Payne stated, "This quarterly dividend recognizes Westamerica's reliable earnings stream, financial strength and conservative risk profile." On April 18, 2024, Westamerica reported $36.4 million in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2024, or $1.37 diluted earnings per common share. Westamerica Bancorporation, through its wholly owned
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation announces the appointment of Martin Camsey to its Board of Directors. "We are pleased to add Martin Camsey to our Board of Directors," said David L. Payne, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Westamerica Bancorporation. "Martin has over 35 years of experience in the retail automobile industry. His unique background in finance and administration will enhance our board and contribute to our ongoing governance practices." In addition to being a Director of Westamerica Bank, Mr. Camsey will serve as a member of the Audit and Employee Benefits committees. Mr. Camsey was most recently the Chief
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation announces the appointment of Alisa Belew to its Board of Directors. "We are pleased to add Alisa Belew to our Board of Directors," said David L. Payne, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Westamerica Bancorporation. "Alisa has over 14 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry and her unique background will enhance our board and contribute to our ongoing governance practices." Ms. Belew is a Director of Newmark, one of the largest commercial real estate firms in the world. As Director, she specializes in the leasing and sales of commercial properties in Marin and Sonoma countie
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation announces the appointment of Inez Wondeh to its Board of Directors. "We are pleased to add Inez Wondeh to our Board of Directors." says David L. Payne, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Westamerica Bancorporation. "Inez has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry and her unique background will enhance our board and contribute to our continued positive growth." Ms. Wondeh was named the Chief Executive Officer at BASS Medical Group in 2019. She has held several key positions in various healthcare organizations, including four years as Chief Operating Officer at BASS where she he
Maxim Group downgraded Westamerica Banc from Buy to Hold
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share, which represents a two cent per share increase from the prior quarter, on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business May 5, 2025. The dividend is payable May 16, 2025. Chairman, President and CEO David Payne stated, "This increase in the quarterly dividend recognizes Westamerica's reliable earnings stream, financial strength and conservative risk profile." On April 17, 2025, Westamerica reported $31.0 million in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, or $1.16 d
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the first quarter 2025 of $31.0 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.16. First quarter 2025 results include a reversal of provision for credit losses of $550 Thousand, which increased EPS $0.01. These results compare to fourth quarter 2024 net income of $31.7 million and EPS of $1.19. "Westamerica's first quarter 2025 results benefited from the Company's valuable low-cost deposit base, of which 46 percent was represented by non-interest bearing checking accounts during the quarter; the annualized cost of fundin
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business February 3, 2025. The dividend is payable February 14, 2025. Chairman, President and CEO David Payne stated, "This quarterly dividend recognizes Westamerica's reliable earnings stream, financial strength and conservative risk profile." On January 16, 2025, Westamerica reported $31.7 million in net income for the three months ended December 31, 2024, or $1.19 diluted earnings per common share. Westamerica Bancorporation, through its
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the fourth quarter 2024 of $31.7 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.19. Fourth quarter 2024 results include an increase to the book tax provision to reconcile the 2023 income tax provision to the filed 2023 tax returns, which reduced EPS $0.01. Fourth quarter 2024 results compare to third quarter 2024 net income of $35.1 million and EPS of $1.31, which included gains from life insurance and sales of other assets equivalent to EPS of $0.04. "Westamerica's fourth quarter 2024 results benefited from the Company's
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business November 4, 2024. The dividend is payable November 15, 2024. Chairman, President and CEO David Payne stated, "This quarterly dividend recognizes Westamerica's reliable earnings stream, financial strength and conservative risk profile." On October 17, 2024, Westamerica reported $35.1 million in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2024, or $1.31 diluted earnings per common share. Westamerica Bancorporation, through it
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the third quarter 2024 of $35.1 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.31, which includes gains from life insurance and sales of other assets equivalent to $0.04 EPS. Third quarter 2024 results compare to second quarter 2024 net income of $35.5 million and EPS of $1.33. "Westamerica's third quarter 2024 results benefited from the Company's valuable low-cost deposit base, of which 48 percent was represented by non-interest bearing checking accounts during the quarter; the annualized cost of funding our loan and bon
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business August 5, 2024. The dividend is payable August 16, 2024. Chairman, President and CEO David Payne stated, "This quarterly dividend recognizes Westamerica's reliable earnings stream, financial strength and conservative risk profile." On July 18, 2024, Westamerica reported $35.5 million in net income for the three months ended June 30, 2024, or $1.33 diluted earnings per common share. Westamerica Bancorporation, through its wholly own
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the second quarter 2024 of $35.5 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.33. Second quarter 2024 results compare to first quarter 2024 net income of $36.4 million and EPS of $1.37. "Westamerica's second quarter 2024 results benefited from the Company's low-cost operating principles. The annualized cost of funding our interest-earning loans, bonds and cash was 0.35 percent for the second quarter 2024. The Company recognized no provision for credit losses due to $73 thousand of net loan recoveries in the second quart
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business May 6, 2024. The dividend is payable May 17, 2024. Chairman, President and CEO David Payne stated, "This quarterly dividend recognizes Westamerica's reliable earnings stream, financial strength and conservative risk profile." On April 18, 2024, Westamerica reported $36.4 million in net income for the three months ended March 31, 2024, or $1.37 diluted earnings per common share. Westamerica Bancorporation, through its wholly owned
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the first quarter 2024 of $36.4 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.37. First quarter 2024 results compare to fourth quarter 2023 net income of $39.5 million and EPS of $1.48. "Westamerica's first quarter 2024 results benefited from the Company's valuable low-cost deposit base, of which 47 percent was represented by non-interest bearing checking accounts during the quarter; the annualized cost of funding our loan and bond portfolios was 0.20 percent for the first quarter 2024. First quarter 2024 operating expe