{"ticker": {"uuid": "f9f3c95c-0e40-4dea-b57e-584981b3b0a4", "symbol": "WABC", "name": "Westamerica Bancorporation", "exchange": "NASDAQ", "country": "US", "sector": "Financial Services", "industry": "Banks - Regional"}, "articles": [{"title": "US Financial Stocks Positioned for Higher Rates and Faster Earnings Growth", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.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?oc=5", "source_name": "simplywall.st", "published_at": "2026-07-18T07:43:13+00:00", "published_display": "18 Jul 2026 07:43", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 82, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "sector", "tier_label": "Sector context"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Raised to \"Hold\" at Wall Street Zen", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) was upgraded from a \"sell\" to a \"hold\" rating by Wall Street Zen. The company reported strong Q2 earnings, beating analyst estimates for both EPS and revenue, and maintains a \"Moderate Buy\" consensus rating from analysts with an average ta", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/westamerica-bancorporation-nasdaqwabc-raised-to-hold-at-wall-street-zen-2026-07-18/", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-18T06:09:22", "published_display": "18 Jul 2026 06:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 76, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Stock Faces Margin Compression Reinforcing Bearish Earnings Narratives", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) reported Q2 2026 revenue of US$62.8 million and EPS of US$1.16, with trailing revenue of US$252.2 million and EPS of US$4.69. The company is experiencing margin compression, with the net profit margin slipping from 46.2% to 43.9%, and forecasts i", "url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/banks/nasdaq-wabc/westamerica-bancorporation/news/westamerica-bancorporation-wabc-stock-faces-margin-compressi", "source_name": "Simply Wall Street", "published_at": "2026-07-17T22:40:33", "published_display": "17 Jul 2026 22:40", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 30, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Analyst Says", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6gFBVV95cUxQMW9pUnV0MjlQRzRlUXUtR3c4cmduY3FiNURyenlMdG12MUtBeWVSSWtHWUpSMlAwVldacEtJVFp5eTRnSVRjS0l1bG53cHZxQkI5dUYya2k2XzU1ZUZmNXhQeUxrQzRLbEVJcVcwV0ZzU3pVRjJhN0M0SEsyNjBXV2sxZDZLVjVkaGJFSko2OGZ4OUFhSG5NZHp3QjNidTNTaWljRWZ0ZGVCUXVKUXBYbUhBNnRzdjBlTGJJUHpiN1Job0ZLTzFNMDdpd2paQUViMTB6SkszVl8yNk5acVRXUWJBUWEtWld6UWc?oc=5", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-17T12:22:17+00:00", "published_display": "17 Jul 2026 12:22", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Press Release: Westamerica Bancorporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results", "summary": "The article reports that Westamerica Bancorporation issued its second quarter 2026 financial results. However, the accompanying content details the fourth-quarter financial performance of Unity Software (U.US), which saw a significant revenue increase but reported a quarterly los", "url": "https://www.moomoo.com/news/post/73086432/press-release-westamerica-bancorporation-reports-second-quarter-2026-financial-results", "source_name": "Moomoo", "published_at": "2026-07-16T23:04:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 23:04", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Q2 2026 earnings summary", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation reported Q2 2026 net income of $27.4 million, flat sequentially but down 5.8% year-over-year, with diluted EPS at $1.17. The company paid a dividend of $0.48 per share and repurchased 753,000 shares. Financial highlights included stable net interest inc", "url": "https://quartr.com/events/westamerica-bancorporation-wabc-q2-2026_oz7b6hy3", "source_name": "Quartr", "published_at": "2026-07-16T20:12:03", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 20:12", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation Reports Earnings Results for the Second Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2026", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6AFBVV95cUxNTTlYYWJ0bDU4NHpDWm9MaTBnSDlMbDh3SHFrZlVPMUhISU83OFVxMWFVUm9zdjZCMl93UDNYSUx5cDBFb3l4Y1p5YXNsVVdrZHNiVlRoeXp0SzdPczhUc0d2Y3EtZnBGNkJhTlFxbFZDVG4wWXhtV0JJUl9uLVlYdVVjODB6YjFweVBFTFJGVEFrWTlpVFBfLTk4R0FTd0VNZFNVaWNWd1dZVnM4cWUyNU96N1pPZm82M0lhWHVoTm1GczY5TTZUbWdFdFFhZnJ1VnZySktOLXVJVkphWjJfenN5T1dCOWVK?oc=5", "source_name": "marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-07-16T19:06:04+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 19:06", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Reaches New 52-Week High on Better-Than-Expected Earnings", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4wFBVV95cUxPRHN0OGlHZDk3UGV6ZWtpS1F6Z3NyZEM0ck1qMkVpeXBDUXZJR01fRHpSM2UyY0plb3dqZi1RR0hqRm80SWp6TGNnWkxVY0xiYmp3RDVHQ3pxMUFtb0U1VnlJalJBZGJURnhLaTZzdTRXUUx0WFp2bGRreWt6Rm1qejYzaXZwM0NSZEd3cUxqdGdud2ZpdHN5dXhPU1c2UGhQeWJCRGRvZE1rMEZhcExfY0l1bDJQQU1sWTJzNkQ0VFdyZkUyRFo2VzE0VGRsUFVJRm42N0pyVWJPSk5nb2k5ZzVSQQ?oc=5", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-16T18:12:41+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 18:12", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica second quarter profit reaches $27.4 million", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) reported a second-quarter 2026 net income of $27.4 million, with a stable earnings per share of $1.17, leading to a 3.12% increase in share price. Despite a 5.8% year-over-year decrease in net income and a 3.5% decline in net interest inco", "url": "https://grafa.com/en/news/united-states/westamerica-q2-2026-net-income-27-4-million", "source_name": "grafa.com", "published_at": "2026-07-16T19:12:04", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 19:12", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 67, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Tranche Update on Westamerica Bancorporation's Equity Buyback Plan announced on December 18, 2025.", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4wFBVV95cUxQbXo1eGRLRXBWQzBBNHYwUnRhUFlzakZGMzlSYnFuZ2FPVjBWNHhHeUozVlB3d2ZwWTVWVThBRmFfOWZSR2FGRlZwZVZhVjh3VTJGWmY2cWQ2Z0tPNklwaV9KQ1lZQkZBMDBBTnZUZkdzWGtpdThnVm9VQW5MaU9iM3lJd3I1dVRPRDYtSUNaN0wtU1pGNFRhbEExR1dZUS1SbTNDcU1TcldQOE1GUGI3N25QR0VNd2VHV1RzaWZCYjFnbjhUQVZRdjMwbWtIajlra2YzMThadkIwVm01NDc0T2xpdw?oc=5", "source_name": "marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-07-16T17:47:00+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 17:47", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation earnings beat by $0.07, revenue topped estimates", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) reported strong second-quarter results, beating analyst estimates for both earnings per share and revenue. The company posted an EPS of $1.17 against an expected $1.10, and revenue of $62.97 million, surpassing the consensus of $61.6 mill", "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/earnings/westamerica-bancorporation-earnings-beat-by-007-revenue-topped-estimates-4796592", "source_name": "Investing.com", "published_at": "2026-07-16T18:39:54", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 18:39", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 71, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 93, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation (Nasdaq: WABC) Q2 2026 earnings, buybacks and credit quality", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation reported Q2 2026 net income of $27.4 million with diluted EPS of $1.17, matching Q1 2026 income but improving EPS year-over-year. The bank maintained strong credit quality with nonperforming loans at 0.12% of total loans and no provision for credit loss", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/WABC/8-k-westamerica-bancorporation-reports-material-event-c317cd78555c.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-16T18:12:03", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 18:12", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Issues Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.07 EPS", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2gFBVV95cUxOZ1ZBeU1WOW40QkJSZ01UTktEV2dWUHlTLTRiTnVRTkFxT3ZJZkxYdFM4RVpmU1hiai0yZGFVTGlXck1hNTZwMlBCU3d6SHBqT2xNTjdvNGw0eGxTOHBYbXJCd3E0YTg1TTN0WXptTlUycUh4b3NDTVE5bk54aGFOZ0FfWlBEOWROTXJkU3lOblJxRzJzQmtod1FxbGtOVDN4TjNLb09UeDJDSzV4d09rWTZYYTZNTmRFdHU3QmprTmdPR0JuNTNRQ1hIcU11MHY3b01lREo4NGV6dw?oc=5", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-16T15:55:43+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 15:55", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "WESTAMERICA BANORATION ($WABC) Releases Q2 2026 Earnings, Stock Rises", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxQaEFkcWRLbUc4SUY2SDRwM1ZBMi1ER3NpMFo2Z09tLUhPZ3NhdURZM0ZKTjU0bFhjbV8xOUNxUFp2STV5SzBpY25KVGxiYmI0YlprUTFNVVhiWTZzM05oZFRHbmM1RFc0VHh4cS1lbWstd1ZaWmRhSjA5QVh6ZTlrUmtYVjdTSzNFZ3dWYkhrbkgzMl9pMHhmVXNJNkZoTzhCRjFoTlJQWXpyRm84cHhZ?oc=5", "source_name": "Quiver Quantitative", "published_at": "2026-07-16T15:55:00+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 15:55", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica: Q2 Earnings Snapshot", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxPc2xULUwySmJNSXR4SEtIV1VEbW9HSjhHblZZNEEzbkhpelFzaUFhZXl5NHJwbDhhbnVKdjY0SVk5R0dCNnlzNmk4TGFjRkhQTU9lb19hMUNSalN2Zmcya0tnS2dhOXFxMk9LemNJZjVLLWpmVnd6RFB4TmVjNDJlcTlaTXVobTRBdnRwbFF3?oc=5", "source_name": "marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-07-16T15:33:08+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 15:33", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation stock hits 52-week high at $60.61", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) stock reached a new 52-week high of $60.61, reflecting a strong performance with a 1-year change of 19.15% and a year-to-date return of 25.62%. Despite being deemed overvalued by InvestingPro analysis, the company recently surpassed analyst expec", "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/westamerica-bancorporation-stock-hits-52week-high-at-6061-93CH-4796326", "source_name": "Investing.com", "published_at": "2026-07-16T16:12:03", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 16:12", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 75, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation Q2 Earnings Increase, Revenue Falls; Shares Up", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation reported an increase in Q2 earnings to $1.29 per share, up from $1.15 per share in the prior year, exceeding analyst estimates. However, the company's revenue for the quarter decreased by 7.1% year-over-year to $59.34 million. Despite the revenue fall, ", "url": "https://www.moomoo.com/news/post/73087165/westamerica-bancorporation-q2-earnings-increase-revenue-falls-shares-up?futusource=news_newspage_recommend", "source_name": "Moomoo", "published_at": "2026-07-16T16:12:03", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 16:12", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 70, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Earnings Flash (WABC) Westamerica Bancorporation Posts Q2 EPS $1.17, vs. FactSet Est of $1.10", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1wFBVV95cUxNVXkxLVlJTzB4UzB1aUF1cWE1eEFTVU5ZVzBWOWxFS3ZGU2htclgySzZXc3FmWmsyZUxOd2dINWJKYWJDVkozdHlnZUdMNXdxSEdVTzNQWGRQM0lSWnh0R0JEeVpocEtXQmIzNU82bmVxT1B1cllzS3NLUjZQeHowZDgyTG5oZC1kQ3pITHh6ZEY2ZXF4VlhlWXZ4LTNIYloxbUE2SnBBU0N3M3hMYy1mcEpscnJacENaaTY2MUJWOWVaSGw2T3k4ZlZUS0I4MHdtOVBENjFtMA?oc=5", "source_name": "marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-07-16T15:08:33+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 15:08", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/westamerica-bancorporation-reports-second-quarter-150400464.html", "source_name": "GlobeNewswire", "published_at": "2026-07-16T15:04:00+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 15:04", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica reports $808,000 in nonperforming assets for Q2", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation reported a net income of $27.4 million for Q2 2026, with diluted EPS of $1.17, remaining flat in terms of income compared to Q1 2026 but showing a year-over-year decrease of 5.8%. Despite a slight improvement in net interest margin to 3.77%, year-over-y", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/news/WABC/westamerica-bancorporation-reports-second-quarter-2026-financial-4rb0jxq9yvdq.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-16T15:12:04", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 15:12", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation $WABC Position Cut by Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd", "summary": "Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd significantly reduced its stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) by 92.1% in the first quarter, now holding 4,002 shares valued at $209,000. Despite this, Westamerica Bancorporation reported strong Q1 earnings, beating analyst estimates with $", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-westamerica-bancorporation-wabc-position-cut-by-y-intercept-hong-kong-ltd-2026-07-16/", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-16T11:11:45", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 11:11", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 65, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "New York State Teachers Retirement System Trims Stock Holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation $WABC", "summary": "New York State Teachers Retirement System significantly reduced its stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) by 93.9% in the first quarter, holding 2,240 shares valued at $117,000. This comes as the financial services provider reported strong earnings, beating consensus ", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-new-york-state-teachers-retirement-system-trims-stock-holdings-in-westamerica-bancorporation-wabc-2026-07-15/", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-15T09:43:01", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 09:43", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 85, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Projected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) is projected to release its Q2 2026 earnings on Thursday, July 16th, with analysts forecasting earnings of $1.10 per share and revenue of $61.60 million. 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It appears to be a financial data point from TradingView, focusing on the company's financial performance metrics.", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-WABC/financials-statistics-and-ratios/price-sales-fwd/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-07-08T11:43:01", "published_display": "08 Jul 2026 11:43", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Price to book forward of Westamerica Bancorporation \u2013 NASDAQ:WABC", "summary": "The article displays the \"Price to book forward\" for Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) on TradingView. It indicates that the market was closed at the time of viewing, with no trades having occurred. The page provides an overview of the company's financial data, news, and ", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-WABC/financials-statistics-and-ratios/price-book-fwd/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-07-08T03:09:38", "published_display": "08 Jul 2026 03:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "WABC - Westamerica Bancorporation Forecast, Target Price", "summary": "This article provides a comprehensive financial overview of Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC), including its latest stock performance, key financial metrics, and analyst ratings. 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It outlines institutional trading strategies, includi", "url": "https://news.stocktradersdaily.com/news_release/39/Avoiding_Lag:_Real-Time_Signals_in_WABC_Movement_062926064601_1782773161.html", "source_name": "Stock Traders Daily", "published_at": "2026-06-29T18:40:45", "published_display": "29 Jun 2026 18:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 74, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation Actuals & Estimates (NASDAQ:WABC)", "summary": "This article provides an overview of Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) stock performance, financials, and analyst forecasts. It covers information such as current stock price, historical highs and lows, market capitalization, earnings reports, dividend payments, and employee coun", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-WABC/forecast-actuals-and-estimates/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-26T09:10:06", "published_display": "26 Jun 2026 09:10", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "WABC Forecast \u2014 Price Target \u2014 Prediction for 2027", "summary": "This article provides a forecast for Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) stock, including analyst price targets and ratings. It details the company's current stock performance, historical highs and lows, volatility, market capitalization, earnings reports, and dividend information.", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-WABC/forecast-price-target/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-26T00:40:26", "published_display": "26 Jun 2026 00:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 67, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) Valuation: PE, PB & Fair Value Analysis", "summary": "This article provides a valuation analysis of Westamerica Bancorp (WABC), noting its current valuation score of 6.67, which ranks it 326 out of 398 in the Banking Services industry. The article highlights WABC's current P/E ratio of 13.19, stating it is 0.00% below its recent hig", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-wabc/company-valuation", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-25T10:39:49", "published_display": "25 Jun 2026 10:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation stock hits 52-week high at 59.26 USD", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) stock has reached a new 52-week high of $59.26, indicating strong investor confidence and robust financial health. The company has consistently raised its dividend for 33 consecutive years, offering a 3.27% yield, and recently surpassed Q1 analys", "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/westamerica-bancorporation-stock-hits-52week-high-at-5926-usd-93CH-4758651", "source_name": "Investing.com", "published_at": "2026-06-24T16:10:25", "published_display": "24 Jun 2026 16:10", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 73, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation stock hits 52-week high at 59.26 USD By Investing.com", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) stock reached a 52-week high of $59.26, reflecting strong investor confidence with a 27.2% increase over the past year and 25% year-to-date returns. The company reported robust first-quarter earnings, surpassing analyst expectations for EPS and r", "url": "https://ca.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/westamerica-bancorporation-stock-hits-52week-high-at-5926-usd-93CH-4705856", "source_name": "Investing.com Canada", "published_at": "2026-06-24T16:03:20", "published_display": "24 Jun 2026 16:03", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 82, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) Institutional Confidence", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) has a strong institutional confidence score of 10.00, ranking first in the Banking Services industry. The institutional shareholding proportion increased by 18.26% quarter-over-quarter, reaching 96.55%. 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It presents various technical indicators (MACD, RSI, KDJ, etc.) and moving averages, conc", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-wabc/technical", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-19T05:09:51", "published_display": "19 Jun 2026 05:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 64, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates", "summary": "This article provides an earnings forecast for Westamerica Bancorp (WABC), highlighting an earnings forecast score of 6.00, which ranks 287 out of 399 in the Banking Services industry. Analysts have set an average price target of $53.00 for the stock, with a \"Hold\" current rating", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-wabc/earnings", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-19T03:09:51", "published_display": "19 Jun 2026 03:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) Financial Health: Profitability & Balance Sheet Analysis", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) holds a robust financial status despite low operating efficiency, ranking 264 out of 399 in the Banking Services industry with a financial score of 6.63. The company recently reported a 6.54% year-over-year decrease in revenue and an 11.86% decrease in ", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-wabc/financial-health", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-19T02:39:33", "published_display": "19 Jun 2026 02:39", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 34, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) Shareholder Structure: Major Shareholders & Institutional Holdings", "summary": "This article details the shareholder structure of Westamerica Bancorp (WABC), identifying major institutional holders and their proportional ownership. It also provides a breakdown of shareholder types, institutional shareholding over several quarters, and recent shareholder acti", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-wabc/ownership", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-18T06:39:36", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 06:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation stock hits 52-week high at 57.92 USD By Investing.com", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) stock has reached a 52-week high of $57.92, showing strong performance with a 20.6% total return in the past year and a 21.6% gain over six months. The company has a 33-year history of increasing dividends and a P/E ratio of 12.62 with a 3.4% div", "url": "https://uk.investing.com/news/company-news/westamerica-bancorporation-stock-hits-52week-high-at-5792-usd-93CH-4720069", "source_name": "Investing.com UK", "published_at": "2026-06-09T22:38:56", "published_display": "09 Jun 2026 22:38", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Is It Time To Reassess Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) After Strong Multi\u2011Year Share Price Gains", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/time-reassess-westamerica-bancorporation-wabc-100312434.html", "source_name": "Simply Wall St.", "published_at": "2026-04-27T10:03:12+00:00", "published_display": "27 Apr 2026 10:03", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation Increases Stock Repurchase Plan Authorization", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/westamerica-bancorporation-increases-stock-repurchase-195200717.html", "source_name": "GlobeNewswire", "published_at": "2026-04-24T19:52:00+00:00", "published_display": "24 Apr 2026 19:52", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 58, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/westamerica-bancorporation-increases-quarterly-cash-153800660.html", "source_name": "GlobeNewswire", "published_at": "2026-04-23T15:38:00+00:00", "published_display": "23 Apr 2026 15:38", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 58, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}], "by_tier": {"direct": [{"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Raised to \"Hold\" at Wall Street Zen", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) was upgraded from a \"sell\" to a \"hold\" rating by Wall Street Zen. The company reported strong Q2 earnings, beating analyst estimates for both EPS and revenue, and maintains a \"Moderate Buy\" consensus rating from analysts with an average ta", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/westamerica-bancorporation-nasdaqwabc-raised-to-hold-at-wall-street-zen-2026-07-18/", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-18T06:09:22", "published_display": "18 Jul 2026 06:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 76, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Stock Faces Margin Compression Reinforcing Bearish Earnings Narratives", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) reported Q2 2026 revenue of US$62.8 million and EPS of US$1.16, with trailing revenue of US$252.2 million and EPS of US$4.69. The company is experiencing margin compression, with the net profit margin slipping from 46.2% to 43.9%, and forecasts i", "url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/banks/nasdaq-wabc/westamerica-bancorporation/news/westamerica-bancorporation-wabc-stock-faces-margin-compressi", "source_name": "Simply Wall Street", "published_at": "2026-07-17T22:40:33", "published_display": "17 Jul 2026 22:40", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 30, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Analyst Says", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi6gFBVV95cUxQMW9pUnV0MjlQRzRlUXUtR3c4cmduY3FiNURyenlMdG12MUtBeWVSSWtHWUpSMlAwVldacEtJVFp5eTRnSVRjS0l1bG53cHZxQkI5dUYya2k2XzU1ZUZmNXhQeUxrQzRLbEVJcVcwV0ZzU3pVRjJhN0M0SEsyNjBXV2sxZDZLVjVkaGJFSko2OGZ4OUFhSG5NZHp3QjNidTNTaWljRWZ0ZGVCUXVKUXBYbUhBNnRzdjBlTGJJUHpiN1Job0ZLTzFNMDdpd2paQUViMTB6SkszVl8yNk5acVRXUWJBUWEtWld6UWc?oc=5", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-17T12:22:17+00:00", "published_display": "17 Jul 2026 12:22", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Press Release: Westamerica Bancorporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results", "summary": "The article reports that Westamerica Bancorporation issued its second quarter 2026 financial results. However, the accompanying content details the fourth-quarter financial performance of Unity Software (U.US), which saw a significant revenue increase but reported a quarterly los", "url": "https://www.moomoo.com/news/post/73086432/press-release-westamerica-bancorporation-reports-second-quarter-2026-financial-results", "source_name": "Moomoo", "published_at": "2026-07-16T23:04:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 23:04", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Q2 2026 earnings summary", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation reported Q2 2026 net income of $27.4 million, flat sequentially but down 5.8% year-over-year, with diluted EPS at $1.17. The company paid a dividend of $0.48 per share and repurchased 753,000 shares. 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Despite a 5.8% year-over-year decrease in net income and a 3.5% decline in net interest inco", "url": "https://grafa.com/en/news/united-states/westamerica-q2-2026-net-income-27-4-million", "source_name": "grafa.com", "published_at": "2026-07-16T19:12:04", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 19:12", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 67, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Tranche Update on Westamerica Bancorporation's Equity Buyback Plan announced on December 18, 2025.", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4wFBVV95cUxQbXo1eGRLRXBWQzBBNHYwUnRhUFlzakZGMzlSYnFuZ2FPVjBWNHhHeUozVlB3d2ZwWTVWVThBRmFfOWZSR2FGRlZwZVZhVjh3VTJGWmY2cWQ2Z0tPNklwaV9KQ1lZQkZBMDBBTnZUZkdzWGtpdThnVm9VQW5MaU9iM3lJd3I1dVRPRDYtSUNaN0wtU1pGNFRhbEExR1dZUS1SbTNDcU1TcldQOE1GUGI3N25QR0VNd2VHV1RzaWZCYjFnbjhUQVZRdjMwbWtIajlra2YzMThadkIwVm01NDc0T2xpdw?oc=5", "source_name": "marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-07-16T17:47:00+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 17:47", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation earnings beat by $0.07, revenue topped estimates", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) reported strong second-quarter results, beating analyst estimates for both earnings per share and revenue. 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The bank maintained strong credit quality with nonperforming loans at 0.12% of total loans and no provision for credit loss", "url": "https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/WABC/8-k-westamerica-bancorporation-reports-material-event-c317cd78555c.html", "source_name": "Stock Titan", "published_at": "2026-07-16T18:12:03", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 18:12", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Issues Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.07 EPS", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2gFBVV95cUxOZ1ZBeU1WOW40QkJSZ01UTktEV2dWUHlTLTRiTnVRTkFxT3ZJZkxYdFM4RVpmU1hiai0yZGFVTGlXck1hNTZwMlBCU3d6SHBqT2xNTjdvNGw0eGxTOHBYbXJCd3E0YTg1TTN0WXptTlUycUh4b3NDTVE5bk54aGFOZ0FfWlBEOWROTXJkU3lOblJxRzJzQmtod1FxbGtOVDN4TjNLb09UeDJDSzV4d09rWTZYYTZNTmRFdHU3QmprTmdPR0JuNTNRQ1hIcU11MHY3b01lREo4NGV6dw?oc=5", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-16T15:55:43+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 15:55", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "WESTAMERICA BANORATION ($WABC) Releases Q2 2026 Earnings, Stock Rises", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxQaEFkcWRLbUc4SUY2SDRwM1ZBMi1ER3NpMFo2Z09tLUhPZ3NhdURZM0ZKTjU0bFhjbV8xOUNxUFp2STV5SzBpY25KVGxiYmI0YlprUTFNVVhiWTZzM05oZFRHbmM1RFc0VHh4cS1lbWstd1ZaWmRhSjA5QVh6ZTlrUmtYVjdTSzNFZ3dWYkhrbkgzMl9pMHhmVXNJNkZoTzhCRjFoTlJQWXpyRm84cHhZ?oc=5", "source_name": "Quiver Quantitative", "published_at": "2026-07-16T15:55:00+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 15:55", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica: Q2 Earnings Snapshot", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxPc2xULUwySmJNSXR4SEtIV1VEbW9HSjhHblZZNEEzbkhpelFzaUFhZXl5NHJwbDhhbnVKdjY0SVk5R0dCNnlzNmk4TGFjRkhQTU9lb19hMUNSalN2Zmcya0tnS2dhOXFxMk9LemNJZjVLLWpmVnd6RFB4TmVjNDJlcTlaTXVobTRBdnRwbFF3?oc=5", "source_name": "marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-07-16T15:33:08+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 15:33", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation stock hits 52-week high at $60.61", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) stock reached a new 52-week high of $60.61, reflecting a strong performance with a 1-year change of 19.15% and a year-to-date return of 25.62%. Despite being deemed overvalued by InvestingPro analysis, the company recently surpassed analyst expec", "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/westamerica-bancorporation-stock-hits-52week-high-at-6061-93CH-4796326", "source_name": "Investing.com", "published_at": "2026-07-16T16:12:03", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 16:12", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 75, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation Q2 Earnings Increase, Revenue Falls; Shares Up", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation reported an increase in Q2 earnings to $1.29 per share, up from $1.15 per share in the prior year, exceeding analyst estimates. However, the company's revenue for the quarter decreased by 7.1% year-over-year to $59.34 million. Despite the revenue fall, ", "url": "https://www.moomoo.com/news/post/73087165/westamerica-bancorporation-q2-earnings-increase-revenue-falls-shares-up?futusource=news_newspage_recommend", "source_name": "Moomoo", "published_at": "2026-07-16T16:12:03", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 16:12", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 70, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Earnings Flash (WABC) Westamerica Bancorporation Posts Q2 EPS $1.17, vs. FactSet Est of $1.10", "summary": "", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1wFBVV95cUxNVXkxLVlJTzB4UzB1aUF1cWE1eEFTVU5ZVzBWOWxFS3ZGU2htclgySzZXc3FmWmsyZUxOd2dINWJKYWJDVkozdHlnZUdMNXdxSEdVTzNQWGRQM0lSWnh0R0JEeVpocEtXQmIzNU82bmVxT1B1cllzS3NLUjZQeHowZDgyTG5oZC1kQ3pITHh6ZEY2ZXF4VlhlWXZ4LTNIYloxbUE2SnBBU0N3M3hMYy1mcEpscnJacENaaTY2MUJWOWVaSGw2T3k4ZlZUS0I4MHdtOVBENjFtMA?oc=5", "source_name": "marketscreener.com", "published_at": "2026-07-16T15:08:33+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 15:08", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results", "summary": "", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/westamerica-bancorporation-reports-second-quarter-150400464.html", "source_name": "GlobeNewswire", "published_at": "2026-07-16T15:04:00+00:00", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 15:04", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica reports $808,000 in nonperforming assets for Q2", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation reported a net income of $27.4 million for Q2 2026, with diluted EPS of $1.17, remaining flat in terms of income compared to Q1 2026 but showing a year-over-year decrease of 5.8%. 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Despite this, Westamerica Bancorporation reported strong Q1 earnings, beating analyst estimates with $", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-westamerica-bancorporation-wabc-position-cut-by-y-intercept-hong-kong-ltd-2026-07-16/", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-16T11:11:45", "published_display": "16 Jul 2026 11:11", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 65, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "New York State Teachers Retirement System Trims Stock Holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation $WABC", "summary": "New York State Teachers Retirement System significantly reduced its stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) by 93.9% in the first quarter, holding 2,240 shares valued at $117,000. This comes as the financial services provider reported strong earnings, beating consensus ", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-new-york-state-teachers-retirement-system-trims-stock-holdings-in-westamerica-bancorporation-wabc-2026-07-15/", "source_name": "MarketBeat", "published_at": "2026-07-15T09:43:01", "published_display": "15 Jul 2026 09:43", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 85, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Projected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) is projected to release its Q2 2026 earnings on Thursday, July 16th, with analysts forecasting earnings of $1.10 per share and revenue of $61.60 million. 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It appears to be a financial data point from TradingView, focusing on the company's financial performance metrics.", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-WABC/financials-statistics-and-ratios/price-sales-fwd/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-07-08T11:43:01", "published_display": "08 Jul 2026 11:43", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Price to book forward of Westamerica Bancorporation \u2013 NASDAQ:WABC", "summary": "The article displays the \"Price to book forward\" for Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) on TradingView. It indicates that the market was closed at the time of viewing, with no trades having occurred. The page provides an overview of the company's financial data, news, and ", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-WABC/financials-statistics-and-ratios/price-book-fwd/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-07-08T03:09:38", "published_display": "08 Jul 2026 03:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "WABC - Westamerica Bancorporation Forecast, Target Price", "summary": "This article provides a comprehensive financial overview of Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC), including its latest stock performance, key financial metrics, and analyst ratings. It details market capitalization, income, sales, dividend information, and various financial ratios s", "url": "https://finviz.com/stock?t=WABC&ta=1&p=d&ty=fc", "source_name": "Finviz", "published_at": "2026-07-05T04:40:37", "published_display": "05 Jul 2026 04:40", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Avoiding Lag: Real-Time Signals in (WABC) Movement", "summary": "This article provides real-time signals for Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC), highlighting strong sentiment across all horizons and significant upside potential due to the absence of resistance levels above the current price. It outlines institutional trading strategies, includi", "url": "https://news.stocktradersdaily.com/news_release/39/Avoiding_Lag:_Real-Time_Signals_in_WABC_Movement_062926064601_1782773161.html", "source_name": "Stock Traders Daily", "published_at": "2026-06-29T18:40:45", "published_display": "29 Jun 2026 18:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 74, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation Actuals & Estimates (NASDAQ:WABC)", "summary": "This article provides an overview of Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) stock performance, financials, and analyst forecasts. It covers information such as current stock price, historical highs and lows, market capitalization, earnings reports, dividend payments, and employee coun", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-WABC/forecast-actuals-and-estimates/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-26T09:10:06", "published_display": "26 Jun 2026 09:10", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "WABC Forecast \u2014 Price Target \u2014 Prediction for 2027", "summary": "This article provides a forecast for Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) stock, including analyst price targets and ratings. It details the company's current stock performance, historical highs and lows, volatility, market capitalization, earnings reports, and dividend information.", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/NASDAQ-WABC/forecast-price-target/", "source_name": "TradingView", "published_at": "2026-06-26T00:40:26", "published_display": "26 Jun 2026 00:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 67, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) Valuation: PE, PB & Fair Value Analysis", "summary": "This article provides a valuation analysis of Westamerica Bancorp (WABC), noting its current valuation score of 6.67, which ranks it 326 out of 398 in the Banking Services industry. The article highlights WABC's current P/E ratio of 13.19, stating it is 0.00% below its recent hig", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-wabc/company-valuation", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-25T10:39:49", "published_display": "25 Jun 2026 10:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation stock hits 52-week high at 59.26 USD", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) stock has reached a new 52-week high of $59.26, indicating strong investor confidence and robust financial health. The company has consistently raised its dividend for 33 consecutive years, offering a 3.27% yield, and recently surpassed Q1 analys", "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/westamerica-bancorporation-stock-hits-52week-high-at-5926-usd-93CH-4758651", "source_name": "Investing.com", "published_at": "2026-06-24T16:10:25", "published_display": "24 Jun 2026 16:10", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 73, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation stock hits 52-week high at 59.26 USD By Investing.com", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) stock reached a 52-week high of $59.26, reflecting strong investor confidence with a 27.2% increase over the past year and 25% year-to-date returns. The company reported robust first-quarter earnings, surpassing analyst expectations for EPS and r", "url": "https://ca.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/westamerica-bancorporation-stock-hits-52week-high-at-5926-usd-93CH-4705856", "source_name": "Investing.com Canada", "published_at": "2026-06-24T16:03:20", "published_display": "24 Jun 2026 16:03", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 82, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) Institutional Confidence", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) has a strong institutional confidence score of 10.00, ranking first in the Banking Services industry. The institutional shareholding proportion increased by 18.26% quarter-over-quarter, reaching 96.55%. Key institutional shareholders include BlackRock, ", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-wabc/sentiment", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-24T05:10:20", "published_display": "24 Jun 2026 05:10", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 70, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "WABC Technical Analysis & Stock Price Forecast", "summary": "Intellectia's technical analysis of Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) indicates a \"Strong Buy\" consensus. The analysis, aggregating 13 technical signals, shows 9 buy indicators and 4 sell indicators. Key metrics like MACD suggest a strong buy, while the RSI indicates the stock is curren", "url": "https://intellectia.ai/en/stock/WABC/technical", "source_name": "Intellectia AI", "published_at": "2026-06-23T13:40:57", "published_display": "23 Jun 2026 13:40", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 66, "event_type": "guidance", "event_label": "Guidance", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) Technical Analysis: Support, Resistance, Indicators & Moving Averages", "summary": "This article provides a technical analysis of Westamerica Bancorp (WABC), detailing its price momentum score of 8.74 and its trading range between support at $54.88 and resistance at $59.91. It presents various technical indicators (MACD, RSI, KDJ, etc.) and moving averages, conc", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-wabc/technical", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-19T05:09:51", "published_display": "19 Jun 2026 05:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 64, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates", "summary": "This article provides an earnings forecast for Westamerica Bancorp (WABC), highlighting an earnings forecast score of 6.00, which ranks 287 out of 399 in the Banking Services industry. Analysts have set an average price target of $53.00 for the stock, with a \"Hold\" current rating", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-wabc/earnings", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-19T03:09:51", "published_display": "19 Jun 2026 03:09", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) Financial Health: Profitability & Balance Sheet Analysis", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) holds a robust financial status despite low operating efficiency, ranking 264 out of 399 in the Banking Services industry with a financial score of 6.63. The company recently reported a 6.54% year-over-year decrease in revenue and an 11.86% decrease in ", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-wabc/financial-health", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-19T02:39:33", "published_display": "19 Jun 2026 02:39", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 34, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) Shareholder Structure: Major Shareholders & Institutional Holdings", "summary": "This article details the shareholder structure of Westamerica Bancorp (WABC), identifying major institutional holders and their proportional ownership. It also provides a breakdown of shareholder types, institutional shareholding over several quarters, and recent shareholder acti", "url": "https://www.tradingkey.com/markets/stocks/nasdaq-wabc/ownership", "source_name": "TradingKey", "published_at": "2026-06-18T06:39:36", "published_display": "18 Jun 2026 06:39", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage"}, {"title": "Westamerica Bancorporation stock hits 52-week high at 57.92 USD By Investing.com", "summary": "Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) stock has reached a 52-week high of $57.92, showing strong performance with a 20.6% total return in the past year and a 21.6% gain over six months. 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