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Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent 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 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 Time Period Principal 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.comShort Interest in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Drops By 18.9%December 31, 2024 | americanbankingnews.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. The institutional investor owned 334,297 shares of the financial sDecember 8, 2024 | marketbeat.comDynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd Takes $848,000 Position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC)Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd purchased a new stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. 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.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.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 WABC Media Mentions By Week WABC Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). 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