Westamerica Ban (WABC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
WABC Stock Forecast
Westamerica Ban stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $57.00 (represents a 12.63% upside from WABC’s last price of $50.61) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 3 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
WABC Price Target
The average price target for Westamerica Ban (WABC) is $57.00 based on 1-year price targets from 3 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $57.00 to $57.00. This represents a potential 12.63% upside from WABC's last price of $50.61.
WABC Analyst Ratings
According to 3 Wall Street analysts, Westamerica Ban's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for WABC stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 0 'Buy' (0.00%), 3 'Hold' (100.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Westamerica Ban Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2024 | Andrew Liesch | Piper Sandler | $57.00 | $54.73 | 4.15% | 12.63% |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Andrew Liesch | Piper Sandler | $50.00 | $45.55 | 9.77% | -1.21% |
The latest Westamerica Ban stock forecast, released on Jul 19, 2024 by Andrew Liesch from Piper Sandler, set a price target of $57.00, which represents a 4.15% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($54.73), and a 12.63% increase from WABC last price ($50.61).
Westamerica Ban Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | - | 2 |
| Avg Price Target | - | - | $53.50 |
| Last Closing Price | $50.61 | $50.61 | $50.61 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | -100.00% | 5.71% |
In the current month, the average price target of Westamerica Ban stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Westamerica Ban's last price of $50.61. This month's average price target is down NaN% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Apr 21, 2023 | CFRA | - | Hold | Upgrade |
| Apr 06, 2023 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Market Perform | Market Perform | Hold |
Westamerica Ban's last stock rating was published by Piper Sandler on Jul 19, 2024. The company gave WABC a "Neutral" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Westamerica Ban Financial Forecast
Westamerica Ban Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $82.04M | $83.00M | $80.58M | $79.70M | $79.19M | $72.13M | $58.78M | $54.85M | $53.38M | $54.60M | $54.82M | $52.03M | $52.90M | $51.38M | $50.66M | $51.20M | $51.16M | $51.05M |
| Avg Forecast | $62.23M | $62.64M | $63.06M | $63.66M | $65.61M | $66.31M | $66.67M | $67.07M | $70.01M | $73.12M | $74.04M | $77.52M | $80.86M | $79.57M | $79.00M | $81.19M | $78.92M | $63.05M | $55.91M | $53.27M | $54.74M | $53.57M | $52.42M | $51.38M | $51.44M | $52.46M | $49.85M | $49.90M | $51.94M | $51.81M |
| High Forecast | $62.47M | $62.89M | $63.31M | $63.91M | $65.87M | $66.58M | $66.93M | $67.33M | $70.28M | $73.41M | $74.33M | $77.82M | $81.18M | $79.88M | $79.32M | $81.50M | $79.23M | $63.05M | $55.91M | $53.27M | $54.74M | $53.57M | $52.42M | $51.38M | $51.44M | $52.46M | $49.85M | $49.90M | $51.94M | $51.81M |
| Low Forecast | $61.99M | $62.39M | $62.81M | $63.41M | $65.35M | $66.05M | $66.41M | $66.81M | $69.74M | $72.83M | $73.75M | $77.22M | $80.55M | $79.26M | $78.69M | $80.87M | $78.61M | $63.05M | $55.91M | $53.27M | $54.74M | $53.57M | $52.42M | $51.38M | $51.44M | $52.46M | $49.85M | $49.90M | $51.94M | $51.81M |
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.01% | 1.04% | 1.02% | 0.98% | 1.00% | 1.14% | 1.05% | 1.03% | 0.98% | 1.02% | 1.05% | 1.01% | 1.03% | 0.98% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 0.98% | 0.99% |
Westamerica Ban's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 1 analysts is $77.52M, with a low forecast of $77.22M, and a high forecast of $77.82M. WABC's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -5.51% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $82.04M (Dec 23).
Westamerica Ban EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $56.95M | $55.35M | $55.51M | $57.40M | $51.08M | $39.64M | $35.96M | $34.84M | $34.78M | $34.12M | $31.86M | $36.54M | $33.36M | $32.40M | $28.98M | $32.85M | $32.80M |
| Avg Forecast | $28.15M | $28.33M | $28.52M | $28.79M | $29.67M | $29.99M | $30.15M | $30.34M | $31.66M | $33.07M | $33.49M | $72.73M | $36.57M | $35.99M | $35.73M | $66.12M | $38.79M | $28.51M | $25.29M | $52.27M | $24.76M | $24.23M | $23.71M | $31.42M | $23.27M | $23.73M | $22.55M | $31.11M | $23.49M | $23.43M |
| High Forecast | $28.26M | $28.44M | $28.63M | $28.91M | $29.79M | $30.11M | $30.27M | $30.45M | $31.79M | $33.20M | $33.62M | $87.27M | $36.72M | $36.13M | $35.87M | $79.34M | $46.55M | $28.51M | $25.29M | $62.72M | $24.76M | $24.23M | $23.71M | $37.71M | $23.27M | $23.73M | $22.55M | $37.33M | $23.49M | $23.43M |
| Low Forecast | $28.04M | $28.22M | $28.41M | $28.68M | $29.56M | $29.88M | $30.04M | $30.22M | $31.54M | $32.94M | $33.36M | $58.18M | $36.43M | $35.85M | $35.59M | $52.89M | $31.03M | $28.51M | $25.29M | $41.81M | $24.76M | $24.23M | $23.71M | $25.14M | $23.27M | $23.73M | $22.55M | $24.89M | $23.49M | $23.43M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.58% | 1.55% | 0.84% | 1.48% | 1.79% | 1.57% | 0.69% | 1.41% | 1.44% | 1.44% | 1.01% | 1.57% | 1.41% | 1.44% | 0.93% | 1.40% | 1.40% |
1 analysts predict WABC's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $36.57M, with a high of $36.72M and a low of $36.43M. This is -35.77% lower than Westamerica Ban's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $56.95M.
Westamerica Ban Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $39.47M | $41.60M | $40.25M | $40.45M | $39.34M | $34.76M | $25.31M | $22.62M | $21.72M | $22.06M | $22.58M | $20.15M | $23.84M | $20.05M | $19.56M | $16.96M | $20.73M | $20.39M |
| Avg Forecast | $26.15M | $26.42M | $26.29M | $26.55M | $28.20M | $28.73M | $29.27M | $29.71M | $31.76M | $33.00M | $34.69M | $55.59M | $38.96M | $38.34M | $37.18M | $50.54M | $24.18M | $26.59M | $22.41M | $39.95M | $21.79M | $21.21M | $20.37M | $19.87M | $19.66M | $19.66M | $17.43M | $18.21M | $19.94M | $19.48M |
| High Forecast | $26.29M | $26.55M | $26.42M | $26.69M | $28.34M | $28.88M | $29.41M | $29.86M | $31.92M | $33.09M | $35.26M | $66.71M | $39.16M | $38.99M | $37.37M | $60.64M | $29.02M | $26.59M | $22.41M | $47.94M | $21.79M | $21.21M | $20.37M | $23.85M | $19.66M | $19.66M | $17.43M | $21.85M | $19.94M | $19.48M |
| Low Forecast | $26.02M | $26.28M | $26.15M | $26.42M | $28.05M | $28.59M | $29.12M | $29.56M | $31.59M | $32.92M | $34.12M | $44.47M | $38.76M | $37.69M | $36.99M | $40.43M | $19.35M | $26.59M | $22.41M | $31.96M | $21.79M | $21.21M | $20.37M | $15.90M | $19.66M | $19.66M | $17.43M | $14.57M | $19.94M | $19.48M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.01% | 1.09% | 1.08% | 0.80% | 1.63% | 1.31% | 1.13% | 0.57% | 1.00% | 1.04% | 1.11% | 1.01% | 1.21% | 1.02% | 1.12% | 0.93% | 1.04% | 1.05% |
Westamerica Ban's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $55.59M, with a range of $44.47M to $66.71M. WABC's average Quarter net income forecast represents a 40.85% increase compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $39.47M (Dec 23).
Westamerica Ban SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $11.82M | $11.83M | $12.07M | $11.48M | $13.74M | $13.84M | $14.36M | $14.37M | $14.78M | $15.09M | $15.56M | $15.15M | $15.38M | $15.73M | $15.91M | $15.19M | $15.39M |
| Avg Forecast | $14.65M | $14.74M | $14.84M | $14.98M | $15.44M | $15.61M | $15.69M | $15.78M | $16.48M | $17.21M | $17.43M | $945.36K | $19.03M | $18.73M | $18.59M | $859.42K | $15.99M | $14.84M | $13.16M | $679.38K | $12.88M | $12.61M | $12.34M | $15.35M | $12.11M | $12.35M | $11.73M | $17.08M | $12.22M | $12.19M |
| High Forecast | $14.70M | $14.80M | $14.90M | $15.04M | $15.50M | $15.67M | $15.75M | $15.85M | $16.54M | $17.28M | $17.49M | $1.13M | $19.11M | $18.80M | $18.67M | $1.03M | $19.19M | $14.84M | $13.16M | $815.26K | $12.88M | $12.61M | $12.34M | $18.42M | $12.11M | $12.35M | $11.73M | $20.50M | $12.22M | $12.19M |
| Low Forecast | $14.59M | $14.68M | $14.78M | $14.92M | $15.38M | $15.55M | $15.63M | $15.72M | $16.41M | $17.14M | $17.36M | $756.29K | $18.96M | $18.65M | $18.52M | $687.54K | $12.80M | $14.84M | $13.16M | $543.51K | $12.88M | $12.61M | $12.34M | $12.28M | $12.11M | $12.35M | $11.73M | $13.67M | $12.22M | $12.19M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.63% | 0.64% | 14.04% | 0.72% | 0.93% | 1.05% | 21.13% | 1.12% | 1.17% | 1.22% | 1.01% | 1.25% | 1.25% | 1.34% | 0.93% | 1.24% | 1.26% |
Westamerica Ban's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $19.03M, based on 1 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $18.96M to $19.11M. The forecast indicates a 61.01% rise compared to WABC last annual SG&A of $11.82M (Sep 23).
Westamerica Ban EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.48 | $1.56 | $1.51 | $1.51 | $1.46 | $1.29 | $0.94 | $0.84 | $0.81 | $0.82 | $0.84 | $0.75 | $0.89 | $0.74 | $0.72 | $0.63 | $0.77 | $0.76 |
| Avg Forecast | $0.98 | $0.99 | $0.98 | $0.99 | $1.06 | $1.08 | $1.10 | $1.11 | $1.19 | $1.24 | $1.30 | $1.37 | $1.46 | $1.44 | $1.39 | $1.37 | $1.45 | $1.00 | $0.84 | $0.78 | $0.82 | $0.80 | $0.76 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.65 | $0.62 | $0.75 | $0.73 |
| High Forecast | $0.98 | $1.00 | $0.99 | $1.00 | $1.06 | $1.08 | $1.10 | $1.12 | $1.20 | $1.24 | $1.32 | $1.37 | $1.47 | $1.46 | $1.40 | $1.40 | $1.45 | $1.00 | $0.84 | $0.78 | $0.82 | $0.80 | $0.76 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.65 | $0.62 | $0.75 | $0.73 |
| Low Forecast | $0.97 | $0.98 | $0.98 | $0.99 | $1.05 | $1.07 | $1.09 | $1.11 | $1.18 | $1.23 | $1.28 | $1.37 | $1.45 | $1.41 | $1.39 | $1.34 | $1.44 | $1.00 | $0.84 | $0.78 | $0.82 | $0.80 | $0.76 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.74 | $0.65 | $0.62 | $0.75 | $0.73 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.01% | 1.09% | 1.08% | 1.10% | 1.01% | 1.29% | 1.12% | 1.08% | 0.99% | 1.03% | 1.10% | 1.01% | 1.21% | 1.00% | 1.10% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.04% |
According to 1 Wall Street analysts, Westamerica Ban's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $1.37, with a low estimate of $1.37 and a high estimate of $1.37. This represents a -7.21% decrease compared to WABC previous annual EPS of $1.48 (Dec 23).
Westamerica Ban Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLIC | First of Long Island | $12.59 | $20.00 | 58.86% | - |
| HTBK | Heritage Commerce | $9.56 | $12.50 | 30.75% | Buy |
| WABC | Westamerica Ban | $50.61 | $57.00 | 12.63% | Hold |
| HFWA | Heritage Financial | $23.23 | $26.00 | 11.92% | Hold |
| GSBC | Great Southern Bancorp | $56.66 | $62.00 | 9.42% | Hold |
| HBCP | Home Bancorp | $46.16 | $50.00 | 8.32% | Buy |
| SRCE | 1st Source | $58.92 | $61.00 | 3.53% | Hold |
| FSBW | FS Bancorp | $42.80 | $44.00 | 2.80% | - |
| FCCO | First Community | $23.42 | $21.00 | -10.33% | Buy |
WABC Forecast FAQ
Is Westamerica Ban a good buy?
No, according to 3 Wall Street analysts, Westamerica Ban (WABC) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 0 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 0% of WABC's total ratings.
What is WABC's price target?
Westamerica Ban (WABC) average price target is $57 with a range of $57 to $57, implying a 12.63% from its last price of $50.61. The data is based on 3 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Westamerica Ban stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for WABC stock, the company can go up by 12.63% (from the last price of $50.61 to the average price target of $57), up by 12.63% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 12.63% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Westamerica Ban stock reach $80?
WABC's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $57 does not support the claim that Westamerica Ban can reach $80 in the near future.
What are Westamerica Ban's analysts' financial forecasts?
Westamerica Ban's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $265.66M (high $266.71M, low $264.62M), average EBITDA is $120.16M (high $120.63M, low $119.69M), average net income is $115.91M (high $116.5M, low $115.32M), average SG&A $62.52M (high $62.77M, low $62.28M), and average EPS is $4.34 (high $4.37, low $4.32). WABC's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $251.59M (high $252.58M, low $250.6M), average EBITDA is $113.79M (high $114.24M, low $113.35M), average net income is $105.41M (high $105.95M, low $104.87M), average SG&A $59.21M (high $59.44M, low $58.98M), and average EPS is $3.95 (high $3.97, low $3.93).
Did the WABC's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Westamerica Ban's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $327.54M, beating the average analysts forecast of $320.62M by 2.16%. Apple's EBITDA was $-5.475M, missing the average prediction of $174.41M by -103.14%. The company's net income was $161.77M, missing the average estimation of $165.02M by -1.97%. Apple's SG&A was $82.64M, beating the average forecast of $57.21M by 44.45%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $6.06, beating the average prediction of $5.66 by 7.13%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Westamerica Ban's revenue was $82.04M, beating the average analysts' forecast of $80.86M by 1.46%. The company's EBITDA was $0, missing the average prediction of $36.57M by -100.00%. Westamerica Ban's net income was $39.47M, beating the average estimation of $38.96M by 1.30%. The company's SG&A was $0, missing the average forecast of $19.03M by -100.00%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.48, beating the average prediction of $1.46 by 1.37%