Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) News Today

Hsbc 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's

StockNews.com lowered shares of Westamerica Bancorporation from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Thursday.

Susquehanna 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 shares

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 pr

Westamerica 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.

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 th

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 stoc

Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Stock Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average of $48.56

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 servi

Janus 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 additi

StockNews.com cut Westamerica Bancorporation from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Tuesday.

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 aft

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 s

Kennedy 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 financi

Westamerica 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.

Maxim Group lowered Westamerica Bancorporation from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday.

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 purch

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 s

Westamerica 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%.

Piper 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.

StockNews.com upgraded Westamerica Bancorporation from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Friday.

Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Sets New 12-Month High at $58.03

StockNews.com raised shares of Westamerica Bancorporation from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday.

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 provi

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 durin

Hsbc Holdings PLC bought a new position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund bought 32,998 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,874,000.

Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 172,533 shares of the financial services provider's stoc

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in shares of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 2.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 782,733 shares of the financial services provider's

Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. raised its position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 6.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 300,322 shares of the financial services provider's stock after buying an a

Russell Investments Group Ltd. lifted its position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 24.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 97,918 shares of t

Los Angeles Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) by 74.5% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 46,266 shares of the financ

Jackson Creek Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 19,190 shares of the financial services provider's stock,

Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 25th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 6th will be given a dividend of 0.44 per share by the financial services provider on Friday, May 17th. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.71%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 3rd.

Leeward Investments LLC MA purchased a new stake in Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 168,675 shares of the financ