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Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC - Get Free Report)'s share price crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $48.73 and traded as high as $51.82. Westamerica Bancorporation shares last traded at $48.52, with a volume of 112,817 shares traded. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Several research
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC - Get Free Report)'s share price crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Monday. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $48.64 and traded as high as $50.15. Westamerica Bancorporation shares last traded at $48.98, with a volume of 103,234 shares changing hands. Analyst Ratings Changes WABC has
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. acquired a new stake in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 116,643 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $5,831,000. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. owned about
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 18, 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 December 31, 2026. The repurchase plan represents approximately 8.0 percent of the Company's common stock outstanding as of September 30, 2025.
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American Century Companies Inc. lifted its position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) by 9.3% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 2,019,329 shares of the financial services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 171,991 shares during the
D.A. Davidson and CO. boosted its position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) by 35.8% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 9,366 shares of the financial services provider's stock after buying an additional 2,471 shares during
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business November 3, 2025. The dividend is payable November 14, 2025.
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (Nasdaq: WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the third quarter 2025 of $28.3 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.12. Third quarter 2025 results compare to second quarter 2025 net income of $29.1 million and EPS of $1.12.
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (Nasdaq: WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the second quarter 2025 of $29.1 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.12. Second quarter 2025 results compare to first quarter 2025 net income of $31.0 million and EPS of $1.16.
Westamerica (WABC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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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.
Westamerica (WABC) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.09 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.37 per share a year ago.
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.
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.
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.