About Westamerica Bancorporation - Common Stock (WABC)
Westamerica Bancorp is a bank holding company that primarily operates through its subsidiary, Westamerica Bank, which provides a range of financial services to both individual and commercial customers. The company focuses on traditional banking products, including checking and savings accounts, loans, and mortgages, while also offering wealth management and investment services. With a commitment to community banking, Westamerica Bancorp emphasizes personalized service and local decision-making, serving a diverse clientele across various regions. Through its operations, the company aims to build long-term relationships with customers and contribute positively to the communities in which it operates. Read More
Regional bank Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales fell by 12.6% year on year to $64.88 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.12 per share was 4.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
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Westamerica Bancorporation currently trades at $51.35 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 1.1%. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 6.2% gain during that period.
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