Is Westamerica Bancorporation a good dividend stock?

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.07%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is WABC's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for WABC stock is currently 3.07%.

How much does WABC pay in dividends per year?

Westamerica Bancorporation pays an annual dividend of $1.8600 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does WABC pay dividends?

WABC stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is WABC's dividend growing?

Westamerica Bancorporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 3.45%.

WABC Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Westamerica Bancorporation

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 3.07% as of Jul 21, 2026. It pays $1.86 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 2.55% 5-year compound annual rate.

1.42B

Market cap

13.48x

Current P/E

21.10x

Forward P/E

3.07%

Dividend yield

$1.86

WABC dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — WABC pays out about 41% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	95.16%
Operating margin	57.64%
Pretax margin	57.64%
Net margin	42.74%
Effective tax rate	25.86%
ROA	1.95%
ROE	12.53%
D/E	0.17x
Interest coverage ratio	11.43x

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WABC valuation

P/E	13.48x
P/S	4.58x
P/B	1.36x
P/CF	10.43x
P/FCF	10.46x
P/OCF	10.43x
PEG	-7.19x
EV multiple	10.09x

About

Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) functions as a bank holding company, overseeing Westamerica Bank. Through its subsidiary, it delivers a comprehensive suite of financial products and services to both individual consumers and commercial enterprises. Its deposit offerings cater to retail customers, encompassing savings accounts, checking accounts, and certificates of deposit.