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Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) is a San Rafael, California-based bank holding company for Westamerica Bank, which operates commercial banking and trust offices throughout Northern and Central California. This news page aggregates WABC-related announcements and disclosures so readers can review how the company communicates its financial performance, capital actions and governance events.
Company press releases frequently cover quarterly and annual financial results, including net income, diluted earnings per common share, net interest income on a fully taxable equivalent basis, noninterest income and noninterest expense. Management commentary often highlights metrics such as net interest margin, efficiency ratio, return on assets, return on common equity, nonperforming assets and the allowance for credit losses on loans.
Westamerica’s news flow also includes dividend declarations and stock repurchase plan authorizations approved by the Board of Directors. These releases describe the per-share dividend amount, record and payment dates, and the size and timing of share repurchase plans relative to common shares outstanding. Updates on share repurchases executed under these plans may appear in subsequent earnings announcements.
In addition, the company issues news about certain corporate governance developments, such as the retirement of a member of the Board of Directors, and files related current reports on Form 8-K. For investors tracking WABC, following these updates provides insight into Westamerica Bancorporation’s earnings trends, capital management decisions, risk profile and board-level changes over time.
Readers who monitor this page can review historical and recent WABC news in one place, using the sequence of press releases and related SEC-referenced documents to understand how the company’s commercial banking operations and financial position evolve within its Northern and Central California footprint.
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) said its Board increased the stock repurchase plan authorization by 2,000,000 shares. After prior purchases and the prior 785,023 available, 2,785,023 shares remain under the plan, equal to 11.8% of common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2026. Purchases may occur on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions through December 31, 2026.
The company noted the increase reflects its financial position and that repurchases are at management discretion.
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.48 per share, a $0.02 increase from the prior quarter, payable May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business May 4, 2026. The company reported $27.4 million in net income for Q1 2026, or $1.13 diluted EPS.
The board cited the company's earnings stream, financial strength and conservative risk profile as reasons for the increase.
Westamerica Bancorporation (Nasdaq: WABC) reported first quarter 2026 net income of $27.4 million and diluted EPS of $1.13. Return on average common equity was 11.0%. Net interest income (FTE) was $52.7 million with a 0.24% cost of funds. The company paid a $0.46 quarterly dividend and retired 997,000 shares.
Loans and deposits declined modestly; allowance for credit losses was $11.2 million and nonperforming assets were $1.4 million at March 31, 2026.
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) announced on April 14, 2026 the appointment of Carter Welch to its Board of Directors. Mr. Welch will also join the Audit and Loan & Investment committees.
Mr. Welch brings nearly 40 years of leadership across financial services, consumer products, technology and professional services, and currently advises via The Fig Tree Group and The Shirlaws Group. He holds a BA from Bowdoin College. Westamerica Bank operates commercial banking and trust offices across Northern and Central California. For investor inquiries, contact Robert A. Thorson at the provided phone and email.
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 2, 2026, payable February 13, 2026. The board cited the company's reliable earnings stream and financial strength.
For the three months ended December 31, 2025, Westamerica reported $27.8 million in net income and $1.12 diluted earnings per common share. Westamerica operates banking and trust offices across Northern and Central California.
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) approved a stock repurchase program to buy up to 2,000,000 shares on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions through December 31, 2026. The amount represents approximately 8.0% of shares outstanding as of September 30, 2025. Management described the plan as reflecting the company’s financial strength, conservative risk profile and reliable earnings stream. Repurchases are discretionary and will be executed “as conditions warrant.”
Contact: Robert A. Thorson, Investor Relations; website: www.westamerica.com.
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 3, 2025, payable November 14, 2025.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, Westamerica reported $28.3 million in net income, or $1.12 diluted earnings per common share. The company cited its earnings stream, financial strength and conservative risk profile when announcing the dividend.
Westamerica Bancorporation (Nasdaq: WABC) reported Q3 2025 net income $28.3M and diluted EPS $1.12, essentially flat vs Q2'25 EPS. The company recorded no provision for credit losses, nonperforming assets of $2.6M and an allowance for credit losses on loans of $11.9M. Net interest income (FTE) was $53.8M and net interest margin was 3.80%. Westamerica paid a $0.46 per-share quarterly dividend and retired 488,000 common shares in Q3'25. Efficiency ratio (FTE) was 40.3% and return on common equity was 10.9% (annualized).
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share for shareholders of record as of August 4, 2025, payable on August 15, 2025. The announcement follows the company's strong Q2 2025 performance, with net income of $29.1 million and diluted earnings per share of $1.12.
CEO David Payne emphasized that this dividend reflects the company's reliable earnings, financial strength, and conservative risk profile. Westamerica operates banking and trust offices throughout Northern and Central California through its subsidiary, Westamerica Bank.
Westamerica Bancorporation (Nasdaq: WABC) reported Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $29.1 million and diluted EPS of $1.12, compared to Q1 2025's $31.0 million and $1.16 EPS. The bank maintained strong operational efficiency with a 39% efficiency ratio and generated an 11.2% return on equity.
Key financial metrics include net interest income (FTE) of $54.6 million, down from $56.4 million in Q1 2025, with an annualized yield of 4.07% on loans, bonds and cash. The bank's cost of funding remained low at 0.22%. The company maintained strong asset quality with nonperforming assets of $5.0 million and an allowance for credit losses of $13.8 million.
During Q2, Westamerica paid a $0.46 dividend per share and repurchased 773,000 common shares while maintaining capital ratios above regulatory guidelines.