Westamerica BancorporationNASDAQ: WABC

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 24, 2024 (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 November 4, 2024. The dividend is payable November 15, 2024.

Westamerica (WABC) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.27 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $1.55 per share a year ago.

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (Nasdaq: WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the third quarter 2024 of $35.1 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.31, which includes gains from life insurance and sales of other assets equivalent to $0.04 EPS. Third quarter 2024 results compare to second quarter 2024 net income of $35.5 million and EPS of $1.33.

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 25, 2024 (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 August 5, 2024. The dividend is payable August 16, 2024.

Westamerica (WABC) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.33 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.51 per share a year ago.

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (Nasdaq: WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the second quarter 2024 of $35.5 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.33. Second quarter 2024 results compare to first quarter 2024 net income of $36.4 million and EPS of $1.37.

Westamerica (WABC) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

WABC may struggle to expand its balance sheet this year due to challenging economic conditions in the region. The margin is expected to be impacted by interest rate reductions and stable deposit expenses, leading to a projected 10.8% decline in earnings compared to the previous year in 2024.

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, WABC's 50-day simple moving average crossed above its 200-day simple moving average, known as a "golden cross.