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The fund purchased 17,161 shares of the financial services proNovember 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Shares Purchased by Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd.Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. boosted its holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 143.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 23,137 shares of the financial services provider's stocNovember 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comAlgert Global LLC Sells 19,890 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Algert Global LLC cut its holdings in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 30.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 44,475 shares of the financial servicesNovember 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comThrivent Financial for Lutherans Has $3.06 Million Stock Holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Thrivent Financial for Lutherans boosted its position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 23.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 61,990 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 11,67November 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comVictory Capital Management Inc. Buys 12,702 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 58.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 34,428 shares of the financial services provider's stock afterNovember 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comQuest Partners LLC Raises Holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Quest Partners LLC raised its holdings in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 136,933.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 16,444 sharNovember 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comRoyce & Associates LP Acquires 11,994 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Royce & Associates LP lifted its holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 167.1% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 19,170 shares of the financial services provider's stock after acquiring an additionalNovember 21, 2024 | marketbeat.comPrincipal Financial Group Inc. Lowers Stock Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Principal Financial Group Inc. cut its stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 6.8% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 139,496 shares of the financialNovember 20, 2024 | marketbeat.comVersor Investments LP Takes Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Versor Investments LP bought a new stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 13,000 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximateNovember 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comThe past five years for Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) investors has not been profitableNovember 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAssenagon Asset Management S.A. Increases Stock Holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 54.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 129,976 shares of the financialOctober 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Plans $0.44 Quarterly DividendWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, October 24th. Investors of record on Monday, November 4th will be paid a dividend of 0.44 per share by the financial services provider on Friday, November 15th. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.45%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 4th.October 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Cash DividendOctober 24, 2024 | globenewswire.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Upgraded to "Hold" at StockNews.comStockNews.com raised Westamerica Bancorporation from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday.October 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsOctober 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Sees Significant Decrease in Short InterestWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant drop in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 256,600 shares, a drop of 23.5% from the September 15th total of 335,400 shares. Approximately 1.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 122,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 2.1 days.October 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comSquarepoint Ops LLC Buys Shares of 13,780 Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Squarepoint Ops LLC purchased a new position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 13,780 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valueOctober 9, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Shares Sold by Hsbc Holdings PLCHsbc Holdings PLC cut its position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 85.5% during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 5,654 shares of the financial services provider'sOctober 4, 2024 | marketbeat.comStockNews.com Lowers Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) to SellStockNews.com lowered shares of Westamerica Bancorporation from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Thursday.October 3, 2024 | marketbeat.com14,963 Shares in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Purchased by Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLCSusquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 14,963 sharesOctober 3, 2024 | marketbeat.comThrivent Financial for Lutherans Sells 26,126 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Thrivent Financial for Lutherans trimmed its stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 34.2% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 50,316 shares of the financial services prOctober 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 79%September 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Short Interest UpdateWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Get Free Report) saw a large growth in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totalling 328,600 shares, a growth of 19.2% from the August 15th total of 275,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 122,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.7 days. Currently, 1.3% of the shares of the stock are short sold.September 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comAmerican Century Companies Inc. Grows Stock Holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)American Century Companies Inc. raised its position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 11.7% during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,904,399 shares of thSeptember 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comStieven Capital Advisors L.P. Acquires 35,912 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Stieven Capital Advisors L.P. lifted its holdings in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 46.8% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 112,717 shares of the financial services provider's stocSeptember 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Shares Pass Above 200-Day Moving Average of $48.56Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Stock Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average of $48.56August 28, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (WB1.F)August 22, 2024 | sg.finance.yahoo.comAssenagon Asset Management S.A. Lowers Stock Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Assenagon Asset Management S.A. decreased its holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 34.2% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 84,268 shares of the financial serviAugust 20, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation Second Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS Beats ExpectationsAugust 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Position Increased by Janus Henderson Group PLCJanus Henderson Group PLC lifted its holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 124.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 26,620 shares of the financial services provider's stock after buying an additiAugust 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Rating Lowered to Sell at StockNews.comStockNews.com cut Westamerica Bancorporation from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Tuesday.August 6, 2024 | marketbeat.comVanguard Group Inc. Increases Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 0.6% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 3,512,538 shares of the financial services provider's stock aftAugust 2, 2024 | marketbeat.comRussell Investments Group Ltd. Reduces Stock Holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Russell Investments Group Ltd. lessened its stake in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 87.1% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 12,599 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 85,319 sJuly 31, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Shares Purchased by Kennedy Capital Management LLCKennedy Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 70.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 252,177 shares of the financiJuly 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.44Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 25th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 5th will be given a dividend of 0.44 per share by the financial services provider on Friday, August 16th. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.15%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 5th.July 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Cash DividendJuly 25, 2024 | globenewswire.comMaxim Group Downgrades Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)July 23, 2024 | msn.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Rating Lowered to Hold at Maxim GroupMaxim Group lowered Westamerica Bancorporation from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday.July 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Stock Position Lifted by Sei Investments Co.Sei Investments Co. lifted its holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 21.7% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 121,436 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchJuly 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comJupiter Asset Management Ltd. Sells 23,396 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. lessened its holdings in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 13.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 156,681 shares of the financial sJuly 21, 2024 | marketbeat.comPiper Sandler Keeps Their Hold Rating on Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)July 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWestamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Gets a Hold from KBWJuly 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Posts Earnings ResultsWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The financial services provider reported $1.33 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.30 by $0.03. Westamerica Bancorporation had a return on equity of 21.99% and a net margin of 48.35%.July 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comPiper Sandler Boosts Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Price Target to $57.00Piper Sandler raised their price target on shares of Westamerica Bancorporation from $50.00 to $57.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday.July 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comStockNews.com Upgrades Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) to "Hold"StockNews.com upgraded Westamerica Bancorporation from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday.July 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsJuly 18, 2024 | globenewswire.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Sets New 12-Month High at $58.03Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Sets New 12-Month High at $58.03July 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Raised to Hold at StockNews.comStockNews.com raised shares of Westamerica Bancorporation from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday.July 10, 2024 | marketbeat.comLos Angeles Capital Management LLC Reduces Holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Los Angeles Capital Management LLC trimmed its stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 86.6% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 6,191 shares of the financial services proviJune 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comPalisade Capital Management LP Cuts Stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Palisade Capital Management LP reduced its stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 10.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 440,743 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 48,985 shares durinJune 15, 2024 | marketbeat.com Get Westamerica Bancorporation News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for WABC and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address [625,000% Gain] – Are You Ready for the Next Altcoin Boom? (Ad)All of our key indicators are flashing the same signal: an altcoin season is fast approaching. And if you know anything about crypto, you know that altcoin seasons are where some of the biggest gains happen. 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