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Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)

$61.28+1.49%
Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 4, 2026$61.41▲ 30.24% in range
Nov 3, 2025Low $46.42 · High $62.46Nov 4, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 4, 2026

Westamerica Bancorporation closed at $61.28 on Nov 4, up 1.49%, 1.9% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 167.9K shares was 0.95× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +4.3% over one month, +12.1% over six months, +30.0% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $66.09M, down 2.5% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 41.4%.

Short interest was 919.8K shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 6.6% from the prior report (4.2% of float, 5.0 days to cover).

Market cap$1.41B23.1M shares
Revenue · quarter$66.1M−2.5% YoY
Diluted EPS$1.17+4.5% YoY
P/E · TTM12.8×P/S 5.3×
Net margin41.4%Gross 95.0%
Dividend yield3.13%$0.48 last paid
52-week range46.42 – 62.46−1.9% from high
Volume167.9K0.95× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d18.1%Annualised
Short % of float4.2%5.0 days to cover
Net cash$4.75BCash $4.75B
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +0.6%1M +4.3%3M +2.7%6M +12.1%YTD +28.1%1Y +30.0%3Y +29.7%5Y +13.3%

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Rank within Banking & Credit

Percentile among 435 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum65
Revenue growth18
Net margin97
Value (low P/E)44
Size62

Industry medians: 6-month return +7.4%, revenue growth +5.2%, net margin 18.2%, P/E 12.5×.

Short interest

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Shares short919.8K+6.6% vs prior
Days to cover5.0Settled Oct 15
% of float4.2%
Short vol. 10d60.8%of daily volume

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News about Westamerica Bancorporation

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Westamerica Bancorporation Increases Stock Repurchase Plan AuthorizationGlobeNewswire Inc. · Apr 24, 2026▲ PositiveWestamerica Bancorporation Increases Quarterly Cash DividendBenzinga · Apr 23, 2026▲ Positive

Quick answers

What does Westamerica Bancorporation do?
Westamerica Bancorp provides a full range of banking services to individual and commercial customers in Northern and Central California through its subsidiary bank. The Bank is a California-chartered commercial bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the FDIC) up to applicable limits.
What is WABC's market cap?
$1.41B, based on the Nov 4 close of $61.28.
What is WABC's P/E ratio?
12.8× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $110.81M.
Does Westamerica Bancorporation pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.48 per share (ex-date Nov 2), an annualised yield of 3.13%.
How much of WABC is sold short?
919.8K shares, 4.2% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is WABC in?
Financials, in the Banking & Credit industry.

About Westamerica Bancorporation

Westamerica Bancorp provides a full range of banking services to individual and commercial customers in Northern and Central California through its subsidiary bank. The Bank is a California-chartered commercial bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the FDIC) up to applicable limits. The principal communities served are located in Northern and Central California, from Mendocino, Lake and Nevada Counties in the north to Kern County in the south. The Company's strategic focus is on the banking needs of small businesses.

HQ: San Rafael, CA627 employeesListed Jan 4, 1973westamerica.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology