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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 Time Period Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on ThursdayApril 10 at 1:30 AM | americanbankingnews.comArrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership Has $8.31 Million Holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership lessened its holdings in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 8.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor ownApril 8 at 3:47 AM | marketbeat.comVanguard Group Inc. Has $183.90 Million Holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 1.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 3,505,495 shares of theApril 8 at 3:27 AM | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Sets New 1-Year Low - Time to Sell?Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Sets New 12-Month Low - Here's What HappenedApril 6, 2025 | marketbeat.com3 Dividend Stocks To Consider With Yields Up To 4.7%April 5, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 78% of the companyApril 3, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Sees Significant Increase in Short InterestWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totalling 280,700 shares, a growth of 21.7% from the February 28th total of 230,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 139,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.0 days. Approximately 1.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold.April 3, 2025 | marketbeat.comShort Interest in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Grows By 21.7%April 3, 2025 | americanbankingnews.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Shares Sold by Sei Investments Co.Sei Investments Co. cut its holdings in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 5.2% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 118,199 shares of the financial services provider's stock afApril 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comNew Age Alpha Advisors LLC Takes $1.87 Million Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)New Age Alpha Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 35,554 shares of the financial seApril 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comThrivent Financial for Lutherans Sells 11,315 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Thrivent Financial for Lutherans lessened its stake in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 18.3% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 50,675 shares of the finanMarch 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comRaymond James Financial Inc. Makes New Investment in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 69,510 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valueMarch 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comAmerican Century Companies Inc. Sells 75,267 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)American Century Companies Inc. decreased its position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 4.1% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,760,488 shares oMarch 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Shares Acquired by Royce & Associates LPRoyce & Associates LP lifted its position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 43.2% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 27,456 shares of the financial services provider'sMarch 22, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Position Decreased by Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc.Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 18.4% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 272,825March 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comConnor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. Acquires 14,977 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd. grew its holdings in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 64.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 38,114 shares oMarch 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comBank of New York Mellon Corp Decreases Holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Bank of New York Mellon Corp decreased its position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 6.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 247,633 shares of the financial services provider'sMarch 13, 2025 | marketbeat.comPrincipal Financial Group Inc. Has $7.60 Million Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 3.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 144,864 shares of the financial services prMarch 2, 2025 | marketbeat.comIeq Capital LLC Acquires New Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Ieq Capital LLC acquired a new stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 7,056 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $370,000February 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica to Buy Back 2 Million SharesFebruary 27, 2025 | marketwatch.comWestamerica approves plan to repurchase up to 2M in sharesFebruary 27, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comWestamerica Bancorporation Announces Stock Repurchase PlanFebruary 27, 2025 | globenewswire.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Shares Sold by Leeward Investments LLC MALeeward Investments LLC MA trimmed its position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 6.9% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 158,351 shares of theFebruary 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comAllspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Purchases 13,092 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC grew its position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 182.9% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 20,249 shares of the financial servFebruary 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) SVP Robert James Baker, Jr. Sells 248 SharesFebruary 1, 2025 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) SVP Sells $12,836.48 in StockWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Get Free Report) SVP Robert James Baker, Jr. sold 248 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $51.76, for a total value of $12,836.48. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now owns 1,270 shares of the company's stock, valued at $65,735.20. This trade represents a 16.34 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.January 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) SVP Robert James Baker, Jr. Sells 705 SharesWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Get Free Report) SVP Robert James Baker, Jr. sold 705 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, July 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $52.73, for a total transaction of $37,174.65. Following the sale, the senior vice president now owns 244 shares of the company's stock, valued at $12,866.12. This represents a 74.29 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.January 31, 2025 | marketbeat.comAssenagon Asset Management S.A. Trims Holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Assenagon Asset Management S.A. lowered its stake in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 89.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 13,226 shares of the financial services provider's stock after sellingJanuary 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation announces executive changesJanuary 24, 2025 | msn.comWestamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.44 (NASDAQ:WABC)Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 23rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 3rd will be given a dividend of 0.44 per share by the financial services provider on Friday, February 14th. This represents a $1.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.41%.January 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation Declares Quarterly Cash DividendJanuary 23, 2025 | globenewswire.comHold Rating Maintained for Westamerica Bancorporation Amid Concerns Over Declining NIMJanuary 22, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comKBW Keeps Their Hold Rating on Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)January 20, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comPiper Sandler Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC)January 18, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comJPMorgan Chase & Co. Acquires 32,981 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its stake in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 68.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 81,459 shares of the financial services provider's stocJanuary 18, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation Reports Q4 2024 EarningsJanuary 16, 2025 | tipranks.comWestamerica Bancorp Q4 Profit Falls, But Beats EstimatesJanuary 16, 2025 | markets.businessinsider.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Posts Earnings Results, Meets EstimatesWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Get Free Report) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The financial services provider reported $1.19 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $1.19. Westamerica Bancorporation had a return on equity of 17.67% and a net margin of 45.73%.January 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation Reports Q4 2024 Net Income of $31.7 Million and Earnings Per Share of $1.19January 16, 2025 | quiverquant.comWestamerica Bancorporation Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsJanuary 16, 2025 | globenewswire.comPrincipal Financial Group Inc. Cuts Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Principal Financial Group Inc. trimmed its holdings in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 6.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 139,January 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Short Interest Down 18.9% in DecemberWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a large decrease in short interest in December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totalling 181,000 shares, a decrease of 18.9% from the November 30th total of 223,300 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 113,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.6 days. Approximately 0.7% of the shares of the stock are sold short.December 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comGeode Capital Management LLC Grows Stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 4.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 735,439 shares of the finDecember 26, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Shares Purchased by Barclays PLCBarclays PLC increased its stake in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 103.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 52,755 shares of the financial services provider's stock afDecember 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comState Street Corp Cuts Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)State Street Corp trimmed its stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 1.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,286,129 shares of the financial services provDecember 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comFmr LLC Has $2.57 Million Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Fmr LLC boosted its holdings in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 27.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 52,056 shares of the financial services provider's stocDecember 15, 2024 | marketbeat.comWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Short Interest UpdateWestamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant increase in short interest in the month of November. As of November 30th, there was short interest totalling 223,300 shares, an increase of 20.7% from the November 15th total of 185,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 114,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.0 days. Approximately 0.9% of the company's shares are short sold.December 14, 2024 | marketbeat.comVerition Fund Management LLC Acquires New Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Verition Fund Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 9,001 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valuDecember 13, 2024 | marketbeat.comCentiva Capital LP Acquires Shares of 8,830 Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Centiva Capital LP acquired a new stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 8,830 shares of the financial services provider's stockDecember 9, 2024 | marketbeat.comCharles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Purchases 22,902 Shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 7.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. 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