WABC
WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION
$58.15
+1.18%
$1.4B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$1.4B
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusSell (0%)
Inst. Holders50 funds
Inst. Value$634.2M
Inst. Activity9 buys / 8 sells
Insider Activity1B / 1S
Insider Net $-$37.6K
SEC Reports6
Press Releases2
Recent Activity
May 1, 2026
Insider
Baker Robert James Jr acquired via exercise 10,200 shares
SVP/Banking Division Manager
Apr 24, 2026
SEC
Two insiders at Westamerica Bancorporation traded shares within the past week: a director purchased $3K of stock while a
CLUSTER — Impact 5/10
Apr 24, 2026
SEC
Westamerica Bancorporation announced an increase in its stock repurchase plan authorization by 2,000,000 shares, bringin
8-K — Impact 3/10
Apr 24, 2026
Press
Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) announced an increase in its stock repurchase plan by 2 million shares, bringing total
Impact 3/10
Apr 24, 2026
buyback
Westamerica Bancorporation Increases Stock Repurchase Plan Authorization
<p>SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC
Apr 24, 2026
Insider
Belton Curtis acquired via exercise 10,600 shares
SVP/Risk Officer
Apr 23, 2026
SEC
Westamerica Bancorporation declared a quarterly cash dividend increase to $0.48 per share, up $0.02 from the prior quart
8-K — Impact 3/10
Apr 22, 2026
Insider
Wondeh Inez bought 61 shares
Director @ $53.79 ($3.3K)
Price Targets
$58.00
-0.3% upside
Hold
Current $58.15
Low $58.00
Median $58.00
High $58.00
1 analysts
$58.00
$58.00
Analyst Ratings
0Strong Buy
0Buy
4Hold
1Sell
2Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Market Perform → Market Perform |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Market Perform → Market Perform |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.10 ▲ +4.3% | $1.07 — $1.13 | -2% YoY | 2 |
| Next Q | $1.10 ▲ +4.2% | $1.06 — $1.15 | -1% YoY | 2 |
| Current FY | $4.45 ▲ +4.5% | $4.32 — $4.57 | -2% YoY | 2 |
| Next FY | $4.29 ▲ +2.3% | $4.14 — $4.45 | -3% YoY | 2 |
Latest Reports
MIXED
CLUSTER
5/10
Two insiders at Westamerica Bancorporation traded shares within the past week: a director purchased $3K of stock while a
Apr 24, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Westamerica Bancorporation announced an increase in its stock repurchase plan authorization by 2,000,000 shares, bringin
Apr 24, 2026
NEUTRAL
Press
3/10
Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) announced an increase in its stock repurchase plan by 2 million shares, bringing total
Apr 24, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $179.9M | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $91.8M | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | $62.8M | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $57.1M | — |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $49.3M | — |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Baker Robert | M | $0.00 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Belton Curtis | M | $0.00 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Wondeh Inez | BUY | $3.3K |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Baker Robert | SELL | $40.9K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Ensinger George | F | $58.8K |
50 institutional holders with $634.2M total value (12,163,863 shares) as of 2026-Q1. Top holders: BlackRock,, VANGUARD, STATE. Net buying activity: 9 institutions added/increased vs 8 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2026-Q1
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3,449,335 | $179.9M | 28.4% | — |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 1,759,550 | $91.8M | 14.5% | — |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 1,203,283 | $62.8M | 9.9% | — |
| 4 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 1,095,078 | $57.1M | 9.0% | — |
| 5 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 944,699 | $49.3M | 7.8% | — |
| 6 | Nuveen, LLC | 359,345 | $18.7M | 3.0% | — |
| 7 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 353,032 | $18.4M | 2.9% | — |
| 8 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 297,925 | $15.5M | 2.4% | — |
| 9 | ARROWSTREET CAPITAL, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 283,809 | $14.8M | 2.3% | — |
| 10 | MORGAN STANLEY | 255,156 | $13.3M | 2.1% | — |
| 11 | GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 226,720 | $11.8M | 1.9% | — |
| 12 | VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO | 159,933 | $8.3M | 1.3% | — |
| 13 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 152,431 | $7.9M | 1.3% | ADD +59.6% |
| 14 | Invesco Ltd. | 132,218 | $6.9M | 1.1% | — |
| 15 | FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 130,982 | $6.8M | 1.1% | ADD +64.1% |
| 16 | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 124,582 | $6.5M | 1.0% | — |
| 17 | JUPITER ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD | 97,707 | $5.1M | 0.8% | — |
| 18 | PUBLIC SECTOR PENSION INVESTMENT BOARD | 88,107 | $4.6M | 0.7% | — |
| 19 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 86,384 | $4.5M | 0.7% | ADD +48.0% |
| 20 | FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC | 85,098 | $4.4M | 0.7% | DOUBLED +669.4% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | ADD | 95,531 | 152,431 | +59.6% | $7.9M | 2026-Q1 |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | ADD | 79,834 | 130,982 | +64.1% | $6.8M | 2026-Q1 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 58,375 | 86,384 | +48.0% | $4.5M | 2026-Q1 |
| FRANKLIN RESOURCES INC | DOUBLED | 11,060 | 85,098 | +669.4% | $4.4M | 2026-Q1 |
| Trexquant Investment LP | TRIM | 55,918 | 38,052 | -32.0% | $2.0M | 2026-Q1 |
| State of Tennessee, Department of Treasury | DOUBLED | 10,623 | 32,041 | +201.6% | $1.7M | 2026-Q1 |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | TRIM | 71,970 | 23,670 | -67.1% | $1.2M | 2026-Q1 |
| SEI INVESTMENTS CO | TRIM | 26,265 | 16,727 | -36.3% | $872.6K | 2026-Q1 |
| Rafferty Asset Management, LLC | TRIM | 21,536 | 15,155 | -29.6% | $790.3K | 2026-Q1 |
| MetLife Investment Management, LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 228,658 | 12,735 | -94.4% | $664.1K | 2026-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | TRIM | 30,335 | 11,840 | -61.0% | $617.4K | 2026-Q1 |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | TRIM | 11,128 | 7,900 | -29.0% | $412.0K | 2026-Q1 |
| FIFTH THIRD BANCORP | DOUBLED | 78 | 5,472 | +6915.4% | $285.4K | 2026-Q1 |
| PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | ADD | 1,055 | 1,660 | +57.3% | $86.6K | 2026-Q1 |
| STRS OHIO | NEAR_EXIT | 1,900 | 200 | -89.5% | $10.4K | 2026-Q1 |
| HRT FINANCIAL LP | DOUBLED | 11,039 | 94,687 | +757.7% | $4.9K | 2026-Q1 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. | ADD | 9 | 15 | +66.7% | $783.00 | 2026-Q1 |
| MetLife Investment Management, LLC | ADD | 155,898 | 228,658 | +46.7% | $10.9M | 2025-Q4 |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | DOUBLED | 9,403 | 71,970 | +665.4% | $3.4M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 26,514 | 35,383 | +33.5% | $1.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 24,228 | 30,335 | +25.2% | $1.5M | 2025-Q4 |
| Cerity Partners LLC | ADD | 16,042 | 24,570 | +53.2% | $1.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| Mariner, LLC | DOUBLED | 8,315 | 17,812 | +114.2% | $854.4K | 2025-Q4 |
| BALYASNY ASSET MANAGEMENT L.P. | DOUBLED | 4,061 | 16,356 | +302.8% | $782.3K | 2025-Q4 |
| O'SHAUGHNESSY ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | ADD | 6,791 | 11,772 | +73.3% | $563.1K | 2025-Q4 |
6 unique insiders with 8 transactions. Net insider value: -$37.6K ($3.3K bought, $40.9K sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Baker Robert James Jr | SVP/Banking Division Manager | EXERCISE | 10,200 | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Belton Curtis | SVP/Risk Officer | EXERCISE | 10,600 | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Wondeh Inez | Director | BUY | 61 | $53.79 | $3.3K |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Baker Robert James Jr | SVP/Banking Division Manager | SELL | 759 | $53.83 | $40.9K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Ensinger George S | SVP/Human Resources Div. Mgr | TAX W/H | 1,156 | $50.90 | $58.8K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | DONOHOE BRIAN J | SVP/Chief Information Officer | TAX W/H | 1,010 | $50.90 | $51.4K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Baker Robert James Jr | SVP/Banking Division Manager | TAX W/H | 601 | $50.90 | $30.6K |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Jonas Anela Marya | SVP/CFO | AWARD | 15 | — | — |
6 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 2 bullish, 0 bearish, 1 mixed, 3 neutral. Avg impact: 4.5/10.
MIXED
CLUSTER
5/10
Two insiders at Westamerica Bancorporation traded shares within the past week: a director purchased
Apr 24, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Westamerica Bancorporation announced an increase in its stock repurchase plan authorization by 2,000
Apr 24, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Westamerica Bancorporation declared a quarterly cash dividend increase to $0.48 per share, up $0.02
Apr 23, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
7/10
Westamerica Bancorporation reported Q1 2026 EPS of $1.13, a 5.6% beat versus consensus estimates of
Apr 16, 2026
BULLISH
PRESS-RELEASE
6/10
Westamerica Bancorporation reported Q1 2026 EPS of $1.13, beating consensus of $1.07 by 5.6%, driven
Apr 16, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
Westamerica Bancorporation filed a definitive proxy statement for its 2026 annual shareholder meetin
Mar 13, 2026
Current analyst consensus: Strong Sell (0% buy). Based on 7 analysts: 0 strong buy, 0 buy, 4 hold, 1 sell, 2 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$58.00 mean target
-0.3% upside
Hold (3.00)
$58.00 Low
$58.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $58.15 |
| Target Low | $58.00 |
| Target Mean | $58.00 |
| Target Median | $58.00 |
| Target High | $58.00 |
| # Analysts | 1 |
| Recommendation | Hold (3.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$1.10 | $1.07 | $1.13 | -1.8% | +4.3% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.1B | -5.1% | 2 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$1.10 | $1.06 | $1.15 | -1.3% | +4.2% | 2↑ 0↓ | $0.1B | -3.4% | 2 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$4.45 | $4.32 | $4.57 | -1.7% | +4.5% | 2↑ 0↓ | $0.2B | -4.5% | 2 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$4.29 | $4.14 | $4.45 | -3.4% | +2.3% | 1↑ 0↓ | $0.2B | -3.5% | 2 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.100 | |
| 7d ago | $1.070 | +0.030 |
| 30d ago | $1.055 | +0.045 |
| 60d ago | $1.055 | +0.045 |
| 90d ago | $1.055 | +0.045 |
1 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Market Perform | Market Perform |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | MAINTAIN | Market Perform | Market Perform |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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Apr 24, 2026
buyback
Westamerica Bancorporation Increases Stock Repurchase Plan Authorization
<p>SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) today announced that its Board of Directors appr
Apr 23, 2026
dividend
Westamerica Bancorporation Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend
<p>SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) today declared a quart
Apr 16, 2026
earnings
Westamerica Bancorporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
<p>SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (Nasdaq: WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated n
Apr 16, 2026
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WABC Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-16
Apr 15, 2026
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WABC Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-04-15
Apr 14, 2026
other
Westamerica Bank Announces New Board Member
<p>SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation announces the appointment of Carter Welch to its Board of Direc