Westamerica Bancorporation
WABCWestamerica Bancorporation (WABC) is a regional bank based in California, offering a range of banking services including commercial and retail banking, along with wealth management. Founded in 1972, it has a strong presence primarily in Northern California, serving individual, business, and government clients with a focus on community banking.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | $0.48 | 2026-05-04 | 2026-05-04 |
| February 13, 2026 | $0.46 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 |
| November 14, 2025 | $0.46 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 |
| August 15, 2025 | $0.46 | 2025-08-04 | 2025-08-04 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.46 | 2025-05-05 | 2025-05-05 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Westamerica Bancorporation has rewarded shareholders with 90 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held WABC shares during this period received a total of $34.26 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.48/share was paid 64 days ago, on May 15, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: WABC currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.03%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 84.6%, from $0.26 to $0.48.
- Dividend Reliability: WABC has maintained or increased its dividend for 69 consecutive payments.
Company News
Westamerica Bancorporation's Board approved a 2 million share increase to its stock repurchase plan, bringing total available shares to 2.785 million (11.8% of outstanding shares) through December 31, 2026. The expansion reflects the company's financial strength and conservative risk profile, with management continuing to proactively manage share...
Westamerica Bancorporation's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.48 per share, a $0.02 increase from the prior quarter. The company reported $27.4 million in net income for Q1 2026 ($1.13 diluted EPS). CEO David Payne attributed the increase to the company's reliable earnings, financial strength, and conservative risk prof...
Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ: WABC) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share, payable February 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 2, 2026. The declaration reflects the company's reliable earnings stream and financial strength. The bank reported $27.8 million in net income for Q4 2025, or $1.12 diluted earnings ...
Westamerica Bancorporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share, payable on November 14, 2025, reflecting the company's financial strength and consistent earnings.
Westamerica Bancorporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share, recognizing the company's reliable earnings stream, financial strength, and conservative risk profile.
