News Sentiment

WABC sentiment intelligence

Westamerica Bancorporation news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 58 Balanced news tone 41 relevant articles
Exchange NASDAQ United States
Sector Financial Services Market context
Industry Banks - Regional Read-through group
Latest close 61.36 Week of 17 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 58/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Price moving ahead of tone

Price is moving more forcefully than the current news tone suggests.

Primary event Earnings

80/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 41

directly relevant articles

Source quality 0

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

+5.2% over one week, +6.3% over four weeks, trend active, and materially above fair value.

Latest direct headline Positive

Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Raised to "Hold" at Wall Street Zen

Market Reaction

Price moving ahead of tone

68/100 confidence

Price is moving more forcefully than the current news tone suggests.

Primary event Earnings 80/100 classification
One-week reaction 5.2% Price confirming higher
Trend fit Trend active 6.3% over four weeks
Fair value 28.6% Materially above fair value

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 20
Neutral 19
Negative 2

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 41
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
MarketBeat 7
TradingKey 6
marketscreener.com 4
TradingView 4
Investing.com 3
GlobeNewswire 3
Moomoo 2
Stock Titan 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Earnings 23
Market update 9
Analyst action 4
Capital return 4
Guidance 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

Showing 1-30 of 41
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Raised to "Hold" at Wall Street Zen

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

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Earnings
Published
18 Jul 2026 06:09
Source
MarketBeat
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Stock Faces Margin Compression Reinforcing Bearish Earnings Narratives

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

Tone
Negative 30/100
Event
Earnings
Published
17 Jul 2026 22:40
Source
Simply Wall Street
Moomoo Direct company coverage

Press Release: Westamerica Bancorporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 23:04
Source
Moomoo
Quartr Direct company coverage

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Q2 2026 earnings 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

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 20:12
Source
Quartr
grafa.com Direct company coverage

Westamerica second quarter profit reaches $27.4 million

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

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 19:12
Source
grafa.com
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Westamerica Bancorporation earnings beat by $0.07, revenue topped estimates

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

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 18:39
Source
Investing.com
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Westamerica Bancorporation (Nasdaq: WABC) Q2 2026 earnings, buybacks and credit quality

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

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 18:12
Source
Stock Titan
marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

Westamerica: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 15:33
Source
marketscreener.com
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Westamerica Bancorporation stock hits 52-week high at $60.61

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

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
16 Jul 2026 16:12
Source
Investing.com
Moomoo Direct company coverage

Westamerica Bancorporation Q2 Earnings Increase, Revenue Falls; Shares Up

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,

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 16:12
Source
Moomoo
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Westamerica reports $808,000 in nonperforming assets for Q2

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

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 15:12
Source
Stock Titan
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Westamerica Bancorporation $WABC Position Cut by Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd

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 $

Tone
Positive 63/100
Event
Earnings
Published
16 Jul 2026 11:11
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

New York State Teachers Retirement System Trims Stock Holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation $WABC

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

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Earnings
Published
15 Jul 2026 09:43
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Projected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

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. The company recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.48 per share, resulting in a 3.3

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Earnings
Published
09 Jul 2026 05:11
Source
MarketBeat
TradingView Direct company coverage

Price to sales forward of Westamerica Bancorporation – NASDAQ:WABC

This article provides the "Price to sales forward" value for Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC). The specific value is not immediately visible. It appears to be a financial data point from TradingView, focusing on the company's financial performance metrics.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jul 2026 11:43
Source
TradingView
TradingView Direct company coverage

Price to book forward of Westamerica Bancorporation – NASDAQ:WABC

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

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jul 2026 03:09
Source
TradingView
Finviz Direct company coverage

WABC - Westamerica Bancorporation Forecast, Target Price

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

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
05 Jul 2026 04:40
Source
Finviz
Stock Traders Daily Direct company coverage

Avoiding Lag: Real-Time Signals in (WABC) Movement

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

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Market update
Published
29 Jun 2026 18:40
Source
Stock Traders Daily
TradingView Direct company coverage

Westamerica Bancorporation Actuals & Estimates (NASDAQ:WABC)

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

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Earnings
Published
26 Jun 2026 09:10
Source
TradingView
TradingView Direct company coverage

WABC Forecast — Price Target — Prediction for 2027

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.

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
26 Jun 2026 00:40
Source
TradingView
TradingKey Direct company coverage

Westamerica Bancorp (WABC) Valuation: PE, PB & Fair Value Analysis

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

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
25 Jun 2026 10:39
Source
TradingKey
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Westamerica Bancorporation stock hits 52-week high at 59.26 USD

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

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Capital return
Published
24 Jun 2026 16:10
Source
Investing.com