Financial Performance - Westamerica Bancorporation reported a net income of $27.8 million for Q4 2025, with diluted EPS of $1.12, a decrease from $28.3 million and $1.12 in Q3 2025[1][2] - The annualized return on average common equity for Q4 2025 was 10.8%, down from 12.1% in Q4 2024[2][10] - Net interest income on a fully-taxable equivalent basis was $53.5 million in Q4 2025, a 9.6% decrease from $59.2 million in Q4 2024[3][10] - Noninterest income for Q4 2025 totaled $10.0 million, down 5.9% from $10.6 million in Q4 2024[4][10] - Total Revenue (FTE) for Q4'2025 was $63,552, a decrease of 9.1% compared to Q4'2024's $69,880[23] - Net income decreased by 12.3% to $27,807 million compared to $31,700 million in the previous year[37] - Total noninterest income fell by 5.9% to $10,003 million from $10,633 million[37] - Total noninterest income for the year-to-date period was $40,790 million, down 5.5% from $43,155 million[38] Expenses and Efficiency - Noninterest expenses were $25.5 million in Q4 2025, a slight decrease of 1.5% from $25.9 million in Q3 2025[4][10] - The efficiency ratio for Q4 2025 was 40.1%, up from 37.0% in Q4 2024[10] - Total Noninterest Expense for Q4'2025 was $25,466, down 1.5% from $25,853 in Q4'2024[25] - The Noninterest Expense to Revenues (FTE) ratio was 40.1% in Q4'2025, up from 37.0% in Q4'2024[25] Asset and Loan Performance - Total assets decreased by 3.0% to $6,055,696 compared to $6,243,799 in Q4'2024[14] - Total loans declined by 11.5% to $727,540 from $821,767 in Q4'2024[14] - Consumer loans saw a significant drop of 29.2%, falling to $132,577 from $187,133 year-over-year[14] - Average Total Loans decreased by 11.5% to $727,540 in Q4'2025 from $821,767 in Q4'2024[26] - Total loans decreased by 11.4% to $726,482 thousand from $820,300 thousand in the previous year[33] Deposits and Funding - Total deposits decreased by 3.8% to $4,837,964 compared to $5,028,363 in Q4'2024[17] - Noninterest demand deposits fell by 4.5% to $2,236,646 from $2,342,092 in Q4'2024[17] - Loans to deposits ratio decreased to 15.0% from 16.3% in Q4'2024[14] - Total short-term borrowings increased by 18.2% to $130,502 from $110,404 in Q4'2024[17] Equity and Dividends - Westamerica paid a dividend of $0.46 per common share in Q4 2025, an increase of 4.5% from $0.44 in Q4 2024[2][10] - Shareholders' equity slightly decreased by 1.9% to $1,019,086 from $1,039,017 in Q4'2024[17] - Shareholders' equity increased by 4.9% to $933,509 thousand from $889,957 thousand year-over-year[34] Market and Valuation - The market value per common share decreased by 8.8% to $47.83 from $52.46 in the previous year[32] - The average retirement price for shares retired in 2025 was $49.27, compared to $45.58 in 2024[32] Credit Quality - Nonperforming assets remained stable at $1.8 million as of December 31, 2025[2][10] - Nonperforming Loans increased by 146.8% to $1,814 in Q4'2025 compared to $735 in Q4'2024[27] - The Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans decreased by 21.7% to $11,573 in Q4'2025 from $14,780 in Q4'2024[26] Investment and Securities - Total investment securities decreased by 4.7% to $4,343,373 from $4,557,436 in Q4'2024[14] - Total debt securities eligible as collateral amounted to $4,013,502 thousand, with corporate securities making up $2,541,560 thousand[29] - The company pledged $741,923 thousand in debt securities at the Federal Reserve Bank and $710,092 thousand for depository customers, totaling $1,875,670 thousand in pledged securities[31]

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westamerica Bancorporation (Nasdaq: WABC), parent company of Westamerica Bank, generated net income for the fourth quarter 2025 of $27.8 million and diluted earnings per common share ("EPS") of $1.12. Fourth quarter 2025 results include an increase to the book tax provision to reconcile the 2024 income tax provision to the filed 2024 tax returns, which reduced EPS $0.02. Fourth quarter 2025 results compare to third quarter 2025 net income of $28.3 millio ...

Financial Performance - Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $28,263 thousand, a decrease of 19.4% compared to $35,057 thousand for the same period in 2024[19] - Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $88,366,000, a decrease from $106,936,000 in the same period of 2024, representing a decline of approximately 17%[26] - Basic earnings per share for the three months ended September 30, 2025, were $1.12, down from $1.31 in the same period of 2024, representing a decrease of 14.5%[19] - Total comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $45,097 thousand, a decrease of 56.9% compared to $104,704 thousand for the same period in 2024[21] - Total interest and loan fee income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $174,192 thousand, down 15.3% from $205,612 thousand in the same period of 2024[19] - Noninterest income for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $10,151 thousand, a decrease of 6.5% compared to $11,925 thousand for the same period in 2024[19] - Total noninterest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $76,456 thousand, a decrease of 2.7% from $78,538 thousand in the same period in 2024[19] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to $5,914,438 thousand as of September 30, 2025, down from $6,076,274 thousand at December 31, 2024, representing a decline of approximately 2.68%[17] - Total deposits decreased to $4,793,179 thousand as of September 30, 2025, down from $5,011,850 thousand at December 31, 2024, reflecting a decline of approximately 4.36%[17] - Total cash and due from banks at the end of the period was $659,268,000, compared to $502,945,000 at the end of the previous year, indicating an increase of about 31%[26] - The carrying value of the Company's debt securities pledged was $1,858,958 thousand, down from $2,049,954 thousand as of December 31, 2024, indicating a decrease of approximately 9.3%[62] - The balance of common stock outstanding decreased from 26,708,000 shares on December 31, 2024, to 25,107,000 shares on September 30, 2025, a reduction of approximately 6%[23] Credit Losses and Allowances - The allowance for credit losses on loans was $11,859 thousand as of September 30, 2025, compared to $14,780 thousand at December 31, 2024, indicating a reduction of approximately 19.5%[17] - The total allowance for credit losses at the end of the period was $11,859 thousand, with a beginning balance of $13,787 thousand, indicating a reduction of approximately 14.0%[70] - The allowance for credit losses for commercial real estate loans decreased due to lower loan balances, resulting in a reduction in estimated credit losses over the remaining life of such loans[73] - The Company maintains a separate allowance for credit losses from off-balance sheet credit exposures, which includes letters of credit and unfunded loan commitments[48] Dividends - The company declared dividends of $0.46 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $0.44 per share in the same period of 2024, reflecting an increase of 4.5%[19] - The company paid dividends of $35,473,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, consistent with the previous year's payment of $35,216,000[26] Loans and Credit Quality - The total outstanding loans decreased to $741,579 thousand as of September 30, 2025, from $820,300 thousand as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a decline of approximately 9.6%[70] - The total loans reported as past due (30-59 days) amounted to $2,463 thousand as of September 30, 2025[75] - The company’s Loan Review Department performs continuous evaluations of loans throughout the year to assess credit risk[74] - The credit risk profile showed total loans of $741,579 thousand, with $728,110 thousand classified as "pass" grade[75] - The company did not make any loan modifications for borrowers experiencing financial difficulty during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025[77] Debt Securities - The Company classifies its debt securities into three categories: trading, available for sale, and held to maturity, with held to maturity securities recorded at cost adjusted for amortization[31] - As of September 30, 2025, total debt securities available for sale amounted to $3,447,173, with a fair value of $3,305,324, reflecting unrealized losses of $143,218[55] - The total debt securities held to maturity included $740,545 in corporate securities, with a fair value of $733,797, showing a decline due to market conditions[55] - The company does not intend to sell any debt securities available for sale with material unrealized losses, indicating a long-term holding strategy[59] Market Conditions and Risks - The company continues to evaluate the impacts of inflation and monetary policy on its operations, highlighting ongoing risks in the banking industry[29] - The company anticipates that future declines in fair values of debt securities could occur if market conditions worsen, including rising interest rates and deteriorating economic conditions[61] - The company continuously monitors interest rate changes and credit ratings, which are critical factors affecting the fair value of its debt securities[61] Other Assets and Liabilities - Total other assets decreased from $280,885 thousand at December 31, 2024, to $246,074 thousand at September 30, 2025[90] - Goodwill remained unchanged at $121,673 thousand as of September 30, 2025, with no impairment recognized during the reporting periods[89] - The Company had access to borrowing from the Federal Reserve up to $647,776 thousand based on collateral pledged as of September 30, 2025[102]

Core Insights - The Russell 2000 index features high-growth potential stocks but requires careful selection due to the inherent risks associated with smaller companies [1][2] Company Summaries The Marzetti Company (MZTI) - Market Cap: $4.73 billion - Known for frozen garlic bread and other food products, MZTI trades at $172.14 per share with a forward P/E of 24.1 [3][5] BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) - Market Cap: $6.76 billion - Offers a range of health services including home health care and hospice, trading at $32.60 per share with a forward P/E of 26.7 [6][8] Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) - Market Cap: $1.19 billion - Provides banking services across Northern and Central California, facing several challenges including slow growth and declining profitability metrics [9] Concerns Regarding Companies The Marzetti Company (MZTI) - Specific concerns about MZTI are not detailed in the provided content [4] BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) - Specific concerns about BTSG are not detailed in the provided content [7] Westamerica Bancorporation (WABC) - Annual net interest income growth of 6.2% over the last five years is slower than peers [10] - Revenue growth of 4% annually over the last three years indicates demand lagging behind consumer staples [10] - Estimated sales growth of 1.8% for the next 12 months suggests a slowdown in demand [10] - Gross margin of 23.4% is inferior due to competition and product substitution [10] - Earnings per share have decreased by 46% annually over the past four years, raising concerns about long-term stock price trends [11] - Investment activity has increased, putting pressure on a weak free cash flow margin of 1.3% [11] - Return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3.9% indicates management challenges in finding attractive investment opportunities [11] - Estimated net interest income decline of 11% for the next 12 months points to a challenging demand environment [12] - Net interest margin has shrunk by 46.7 basis points over the last two years, indicating decreasing profitability or increased competition [12]

[Executive Summary & Company Overview](index=1&type=section&id=Executive%20Summary%20%26%20Company%20Overview) Westamerica Bancorporation reported Q3 2025 net income of $28.3 million and diluted EPS of $1.12, maintaining low operating costs and strong capital ratios while executing share repurchases and dividends - Westamerica Bancorporation reported Q3 2025 net income of **$28.3 million** and diluted EPS of **$1.12**, slightly down from Q2 2025[1](index=1&type=chunk)[2](index=2&type=chunk) - The company emphasized its low-cost operating principles, with an annualized cost of funding at **0.26%** and no provision for credit losses[1](index=1&type=chunk)[2](index=2&type=chunk) - Capital ratios remain high, and the company executed share repurchases and paid dividends[1](index=1&type=chunk)[2](index=2&type=chunk) Q3 2025 Key Financial Highlights | Metric | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Change (QoQ) | | :------------------------------------ | :------ | :------ | :----------- | | Net Income | $28.3 million | $29.1 million | -2.8% | | Diluted EPS | $1.12 | $1.12 | 0.0% | | Annualized Cost of Funding | 0.26% | 0.22% | +0.04 pp | | Provision for Credit Losses | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | | Nonperforming Assets (Sept 30, 2025) | $2.6 million | - | - | | Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans (Sept 30, 2025) | $11.9 million | - | - | | Operating Costs as % of Revenue | 40% | - | - | | Annualized Return on Average Common Equity | 10.9% | - | - | | Dividend Paid Per Common Share | $0.46 | - | - | | Common Shares Retired | 488 thousand | - | - | | Net Interest Income (FTE) | $53.8 million | $54.6 million | -1.5% | | Noninterest Income | $10.2 million | $10.3 million | -1.0% | | Noninterest Expense | $25.8 million | $25.5 million | +1.2% | | Income Tax Provision (FTE) | $10.0 million | $10.3 million | -2.9% | [Forward-Looking Information](index=1&type=section&id=FORWARD-LOOKING%20INFORMATION) This section serves as a disclaimer regarding forward-looking statements, highlighting inherent risks and uncertainties without commitment to future updates - This section serves as a disclaimer, stating that the press release may contain forward-looking statements, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties beyond the company's control[6](index=6&type=chunk)[7](index=7&type=chunk)[8](index=8&type=chunk) - The company clarifies that it does not undertake to update these statements[6](index=6&type=chunk)[7](index=7&type=chunk)[8](index=8&type=chunk) - Forward-looking statements are identified by specific terminology such as 'believe,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'estimate,' or future/conditional verbs like 'will,' 'would,' 'should,' 'could,' or 'may'[6](index=6&type=chunk) - Key risk factors include credit, interest rate, operational, liquidity, and market risks, as well as changes in business and economic conditions, competition, fiscal and monetary policies, cybersecurity risks, and legislative changes[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Financial Highlights](index=2&type=section&id=WESTAMERICA%20BANCORPORATION%20FINANCIAL%20HIGHLIGHTS) This comprehensive section provides detailed financial performance and position data for Westamerica Bancorporation, covering net income, interest income, asset and liability composition, credit quality, liquidity, and capital, presenting both quarterly and year-to-date comparisons, highlighting key trends and ratios [Net Income Summary](index=2&type=section&id=1.%20Net%20Income%20Summary.) Westamerica Bancorporation's net income for Q3 2025 decreased by 19.4% YoY to $28.3 million, and by 2.8% QoQ, with diluted EPS also seeing a 14.5% YoY decline to $1.12, remaining flat QoQ, and year-to-date net income at $88.4 million, down 17.4% from the prior year Q3 2025 Net Income Summary and Operating Ratios | Metric | Q3'2025 (in thousands) | Q3'2024 (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | Q2'2025 (in thousands) | % Change (QoQ) | | :----------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :-------------- | :------ | :-------------- | | Net Income | $28,263 | $35,057 | -19.4% | $29,066 | -2.8% | | Diluted Earnings Per Common Share | $1.12 | $1.31 | -14.5% | $1.12 | 0.0% | | Return On Assets (a) | 1.86% | 2.16% | - | 1.93% | - | | Return On Common Equity (a) | 10.9% | 13.7% | - | 11.2% | - | | Net Interest Margin (FTE) (a) | 3.80% | 4.08% | - | 3.85% | - | | Efficiency Ratio (FTE) | 40.3% | 35.4% | - | 39.3% | - | | Dividends Paid Per Common Share | $0.46 | $0.44 | 4.5% | $0.46 | 0.0% | | Common Dividend Payout Ratio | 41% | 33% | - | 41% | - | 9/30'25YTD Net Income Summary and Operating Ratios | Metric | 9/30'25YTD (in thousands) | 9/30'24YTD (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | | :----------------------------- | :--------- | :--------- | :-------------- | | Net Income | $88,366 | $106,936 | -17.4% | | Diluted Earnings Per Common Share | $3.40 | $4.01 | -15.2% | | Return On Assets (a) | 1.94% | 2.19% | - | | Return On Common Equity (a) | 11.4% | 14.4% | - | | Net Interest Margin (FTE) (a) | 3.85% | 4.18% | - | | Efficiency Ratio (FTE) | 39.1% | 34.9% | - | | Dividends Paid Per Common Share | $1.36 | $1.32 | 3.0% | | Common Dividend Payout Ratio | 40% | 33% | - | [Net Interest Income](index=3&type=section&id=2.%20Net%20Interest%20Income.) Net interest and loan fee income (FTE) for Q3 2025 was $53.8 million, a 13.8% decrease YoY and a 1.3% decrease QoQ, driven by a 15.6% YoY decline in interest and loan fee income, despite a 35.4% YoY reduction in interest expense, with the net interest margin (FTE) decreasing to 3.80% from 4.08% YoY and 3.85% QoQ Q3 2025 Net Interest Income (FTE) | Metric | Q3'2025 (in thousands) | Q3'2024 (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | Q2'2025 (in thousands) | % Change (QoQ) | | :----------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :-------------- | :------ | :-------------- | | Interest and Loan Fee Income (FTE) | $57,491 | $68,110 | -15.6% | $57,751 | -0.4% | | Interest Expense | 3,645 | 5,645 | -35.4% | 3,189 | 14.3% | | Net Interest and Loan Fee Income (FTE) | $53,846 | $62,465 | -13.8% | $54,562 | -1.3% | | Yield on Earning Assets (FTE) (a) | 4.06% | 4.45% | - | 4.07% | - | | Cost of Funds (a) | 0.26% | 0.37% | - | 0.22% | - | | Net Interest Margin (FTE) (a) | 3.80% | 4.08% | - | 3.85% | - | 9/30'25YTD Net Interest Income (FTE) | Metric | 9/30'25YTD (in thousands) | 9/30'24YTD (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | | :----------------------------- | :--------- | :--------- | :-------------- | | Interest and Loan Fee Income (FTE) | $175,028 | $206,612 | -15.3% | | Interest Expense | 10,230 | 13,953 | -26.7% | | Net Interest and Loan Fee Income (FTE) | $164,798 | $192,659 | -14.5% | | Yield on Earning Assets (FTE) (a) | 4.09% | 4.48% | - | | Cost of Funds (a) | 0.24% | 0.30% | - | | Net Interest Margin (FTE) (a) | 3.85% | 4.18% | - | [Loans & Other Earning Assets](index=4&type=section&id=3.%20Loans%20%26%20Other%20Earning%20Assets.) Total earning assets decreased by 7.3% YoY and 0.5% QoQ in Q3 2025, with total loans declining by 10.5% YoY, primarily driven by a 28.7% decrease in consumer loans and a 16.9% decrease in commercial loans, while total investment securities also fell by 11.8% YoY, and total interest-bearing cash significantly increased by 42.0% YoY Q3 2025 Loans & Other Earning Assets (Average Volume) | Metric | Q3'2025 (in thousands) | Q3'2024 (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | Q2'2025 (in thousands) | % Change (QoQ) | | :----------------------------- | :-------- | :-------- | :-------------- | :-------- | :-------------- | | Total Assets | $6,018,937 | $6,461,843 | -6.9% | $6,042,100 | -0.4% | | Total Earning Assets | 5,621,797 | 6,062,174 | -7.3% | 5,652,443 | -0.5% | | Total Loans | 744,046 | 831,418 | -10.5% | 762,216 | -2.4% | | Commercial Loans | 113,215 | 136,160 | -16.9% | 115,943 | -2.3% | | Commercial Real Estate Loans | 486,751 | 493,272 | -1.3% | 488,960 | -0.4% | | Consumer Loans | 144,080 | 201,986 | -28.7% | 157,313 | -8.4% | | Total Investment Securities | 4,175,230 | 4,736,024 | -11.8% | 4,236,303 | -1.4% | | Total Interest-Bearing Cash | 702,521 | 494,732 | 42.0% | 653,924 | 7.4% | | Loans / Deposits | 15.5% | 16.3% | - | 15.7% | - | 9/30'25YTD Loans & Other Earning Assets (Average Volume) | Metric | 9/30'25YTD (in thousands) | 9/30'24YTD (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | | :----------------------------- | :--------- | :--------- | :-------------- | | Total Assets | $6,082,169 | $6,512,138 | -6.6% | | Total Earning Assets | 5,689,058 | 6,108,885 | -6.9% | | Total Loans | 765,231 | 840,961 | -9.0% | | Commercial Loans | 116,423 | 134,402 | -13.4% | | Commercial Real Estate Loans | 490,991 | 489,836 | 0.2% | | Consumer Loans | 157,817 | 216,723 | -27.2% | | Total Investment Securities | 4,268,226 | 4,925,557 | -13.3% | | Total Interest-Bearing Cash | 655,601 | 342,367 | 91.5% | | Loans / Deposits | 15.7% | 16.1% | - | [Deposits, Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities & Equity](index=5&type=section&id=4.%20Deposits%2C%20Other%20Interest-Bearing%20Liabilities%20%26%20Equity.) Total deposits decreased by 5.6% YoY and 0.7% QoQ in Q3 2025, with noninterest demand deposits seeing the largest YoY decline of 9.2%, while total short-term borrowings significantly decreased by 57.8% YoY, primarily due to the absence of Bank Term Funding Program Borrowings in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024, and shareholders' equity increased by 1.0% YoY Q3 2025 Deposits, Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities & Equity (Average Volume) | Metric | Q3'2025 (in thousands) | Q3'2024 (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | Q2'2025 (in thousands) | % Change (QoQ) | | :----------------------------- | :-------- | :-------- | :-------------- | :-------- | :-------------- | | Total Deposits | $4,806,568 | $5,092,244 | -5.6% | $4,841,803 | -0.7% | | Noninterest Demand | 2,201,644 | 2,425,646 | -9.2% | 2,245,077 | -1.9% | | Interest-Bearing Transaction | 895,504 | 937,694 | -4.5% | 908,367 | -1.4% | | Savings | 1,636,259 | 1,639,997 | -0.2% | 1,611,845 | 1.5% | | Total Short-Term Borrowings | 119,586 | 283,495 | -57.8% | 96,779 | 23.6% | | Bank Term Funding Program Borrowings | - | 167,391 | n/m | - | n/m | | Shareholders' Equity | 1,026,618 | 1,016,642 | 1.0% | 1,037,185 | -1.0% | | Demand Deposits / Total Deposits | 45.8% | 47.6% | - | 46.4% | - | 9/30'25YTD Deposits, Other Interest-Bearing Liabilities & Equity (Average Volume) | Metric | 9/30'25YTD (in thousands) | 9/30'24YTD (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | | :----------------------------- | :--------- | :--------- | :-------------- | | Total Deposits | $4,868,418 | $5,224,158 | -6.8% | | Noninterest Demand | 2,246,259 | 2,480,815 | -9.5% | | Interest-Bearing Transaction | 912,830 | 992,363 | -8.0% | | Savings | 1,632,529 | 1,658,106 | -1.5% | | Total Short-Term Borrowings | 107,045 | 225,735 | -52.6% | | Bank Term Funding Program Borrowings | - | 143,412 | n/m | [Interest Yields Earned & Rates Paid](index=6&type=section&id=5.%20Interest%20Yields%20Earned%20%26%20Rates%20Paid.) In Q3 2025, the yield on total earning assets (FTE) was 4.06%, a decrease from 4.45% in Q3 2024, with the cost of funds decreasing to 0.26% from 0.37% YoY, while yields on loans remained relatively stable YoY, yields on investment securities decreased, and interest expense paid on total interest-bearing liabilities also decreased significantly YoY Q3 2025 Interest & Loan Fee Income Earned (FTE) | Category | Average Volume (in thousands) | Income/Expense (in thousands) | Yield (a) / Rate (a) | | :----------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | :------------------- | | Total Earning Assets (FTE) | $5,621,797 | $57,491 | 4.06% | | Total Loans (FTE) | 744,046 | 10,321 | 5.51% | | Total Investment Securities (FTE) | 4,175,230 | 39,330 | 3.75% | | Total Interest-Bearing Cash | 702,521 | 7,840 | 4.37% | Q3 2025 Interest Expense Paid | Category | Average Volume (in thousands) | Income/Expense (in thousands) | Yield (a) / Rate (a) | | :----------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | :------------------- | | Total Earning Assets | 5,621,797 | 3,645 | 0.26% | | Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 2,724,510 | 3,645 | 0.53% | | Total Interest-Bearing Deposits | 2,604,924 | 3,453 | 0.53% | | Total Short-Term Borrowings | 119,586 | 192 | 0.64% | Q3 2024 Interest & Loan Fee Income Earned (FTE) | Category | Average Volume (in thousands) | Income/Expense (in thousands) | Yield (a) / Rate (a) | | :----------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | :------------------- | | Total Earning Assets (FTE) | $6,062,174 | $68,110 | 4.45% | | Total Loans (FTE) | 831,418 | 11,526 | 5.52% | | Total Investment Securities (FTE) | 4,736,024 | 49,822 | 4.17% | | Total Interest-Bearing Cash | 494,732 | 6,762 | 5.35% | Q3 2024 Interest Expense Paid | Category | Average Volume (in thousands) | Income/Expense (in thousands) | Yield (a) / Rate (a) | | :----------------------------- | :------------- | :------------- | :------------------- | | Total Earning Assets | 6,062,174 | 5,645 | 0.37% | | Total Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 2,950,093 | 5,645 | 0.76% | | Total Interest-Bearing Deposits | 2,666,598 | 3,113 | 0.46% | | Total Short-Term Borrowings | 283,495 | 2,532 | 3.54% | | Bank Term Funding Program Borrowings | 167,391 | 2,278 | 5.40% | [Noninterest Income](index=8&type=section&id=6.%20Noninterest%20Income.) Total noninterest income for Q3 2025 was $10.2 million, a 14.9% decrease YoY and a 1.6% decrease QoQ, primarily due to a significant 70.2% YoY drop in "Other Noninterest Income" and the absence of Bank Owned Life Insurance Gains, though Merchant Processing Services showed strong 15.6% YoY growth Q3 2025 Noninterest Income | Metric | Q3'2025 (in thousands) | Q3'2024 (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | Q2'2025 (in thousands) | % Change (QoQ) | | :----------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :-------------- | :------ | :-------------- | | Service Charges on Deposit Accounts | $3,317 | $3,585 | -7.5% | $3,368 | -1.5% | | Merchant Processing Services | 2,860 | 2,474 | 15.6% | 2,687 | 6.4% | | Debit Card Fees | 1,603 | 1,702 | -5.8% | 1,664 | -3.7% | | Trust Fees | 895 | 846 | 5.8% | 867 | 3.2% | | Bank Owned Life Insurance Gains | - | 202 | n/m | 106 | n/m | | Other Noninterest Income | 635 | 2,129 | -70.2% | 691 | -8.1% | | Total Noninterest Income | $10,151 | $11,925 | -14.9% | $10,315 | -1.6% | 9/30'25YTD Noninterest Income | Metric | 9/30'25YTD (in thousands) | 9/30'24YTD (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | | :----------------------------- | :--------- | :--------- | :-------------- | | Service Charges on Deposit Accounts | $10,066 | $10,524 | -4.4% | | Merchant Processing Services | 8,280 | 7,714 | 7.3% | | Trust Fees | 2,661 | 2,451 | 8.6% | | ATM Processing Fees | 1,428 | 1,664 | -14.2% | | Other Noninterest Income | 2,059 | 3,674 | -44.0% | | Total Noninterest Income | $30,787 | $32,522 | -5.3% | [Noninterest Expense](index=9&type=section&id=7.%20Noninterest%20Expense.) Total noninterest expense for Q3 2025 was $25.8 million, a modest 1.9% decrease YoY but a 1.1% increase QoQ, with Professional Fees seeing a significant 90.8% YoY increase, while Limited Partnership Operating Losses decreased by 24.4% YoY Q3 2025 Noninterest Expense | Metric | Q3'2025 (in thousands) | Q3'2024 (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | Q2'2025 (in thousands) | % Change (QoQ) | | :----------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :-------------- | :------ | :-------------- | | Salaries and Related Benefits | $12,387 | $12,762 | -2.9% | $12,303 | 0.7% | | Occupancy and Equipment | 5,253 | 5,256 | -0.1% | 5,154 | 1.9% | | Outsourced Data Processing | 2,722 | 2,614 | 4.1% | 2,709 | 0.5% | | Limited Partnership Operating Losses | 915 | 1,210 | -24.4% | 915 | 0.0% | | Professional Fees | 643 | 337 | 90.8% | 386 | 66.6% | | Total Noninterest Expense | $25,800 | $26,309 | -1.9% | $25,529 | 1.1% | | Noninterest Expense / Revenues (FTE) | 40.3% | 35.4% | - | 39.3% | - | 9/30'25YTD Noninterest Expense | Metric | 9/30'25YTD (in thousands) | 9/30'24YTD (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | | :----------------------------- | :--------- | :--------- | :-------------- | | Salaries and Related Benefits | $36,816 | $37,831 | -2.7% | | Outsourced Data Processing | 8,128 | 7,661 | 6.1% | | Limited Partnership Operating Losses | 2,745 | 4,090 | -32.9% | | Professional Fees | 1,424 | 1,101 | 29.3% | | Total Noninterest Expense | $76,456 | $78,538 | -2.7% | | Noninterest Expense / Revenues (FTE) | 39.1% | 34.9% | - | [Allowance for Credit Losses](index=9&type=section&id=8.%20Allowance%20for%20Credit%20Losses.) The Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans (ACLL) at the end of Q3 2025 was $11.9 million, a 22.6% decrease YoY and a 13.9% decrease QoQ, with no provision for credit losses recognized in Q3 2025, consistent with prior periods, while net ACLL Losses significantly increased YoY and QoQ Q3 2025 Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans (ACLL) | Metric | Q3'2025 (in thousands) | Q3'2024 (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | Q2'2025 (in thousands) | % Change (QoQ) | | :----------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :-------------- | :------ | :-------------- | | End of Period ACLL | $11,859 | $15,318 | -22.6% | $13,787 | -13.9% | | Provision for Credit Losses | - | - | n/m | - | n/m | | Net ACLL Losses | (1,928) | (634) | n/m | (127) | n/m | | Net ACLL Losses / Avg. Total Loans (a) | -1.03% | -0.30% | - | -0.07% | - | 9/30'25YTD Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans (ACLL) | Metric | 9/30'25YTD (in thousands) | 9/30'24YTD (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | | :----------------------------- | :--------- | :--------- | :-------------- | | End of Period ACLL | $11,859 | $15,318 | -22.6% | | (Reversal of) Provision for Credit Losses | (550) | 300 | n/m | | Net ACLL Losses | (2,371) | (1,849) | n/m | | Net ACLL Losses / Avg. Total Loans (a) | -0.41% | -0.29% | - | Allowance for Credit Losses (Period-End) | Metric | 9/30/25 (in thousands) | 9/30/24 (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | 6/30/25 (in thousands) | % Change (QoQ) | | :----------------------------- | :-------- | :-------- | :-------------- | :-------- | :-------------- | | Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans | $11,859 | $15,318 | -22.6% | $13,787 | -13.9% | | Total Allowance for Credit Losses | $11,860 | $15,319 | -22.6% | $13,788 | -13.9% | [Credit Quality](index=10&type=section&id=9.%20Credit%20Quality.) Total nonperforming loans significantly increased by 187.7% YoY to $2.6 million, primarily driven by a substantial rise in nonperforming nonaccrual loans, however, nonperforming loans decreased by 46.7% QoQ, and the ratio of nonperforming loans to total loans increased YoY but decreased QoQ Credit Quality Metrics | Metric | 9/30/25 (in thousands) | 9/30/24 (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | 6/30/25 (in thousands) | % Change (QoQ) | | :----------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :-------------- | :------ | :-------------- | | Nonperforming Nonaccrual Loans | $1,619 | $252 | 542.5% | $ - | n/m | | Performing Nonaccrual Loans | 728 | - | n/m | 4,553 | -84.0% | | Total Nonaccrual Loans | 2,347 | 252 | 831.3% | 4,553 | -48.4% | | Accruing Loans 90+ Days Past Due | 297 | 667 | -55.5% | 411 | -27.7% | | Total Nonperforming Loans | $2,644 | $919 | 187.7% | $4,964 | -46.7% | | Total Loans Outstanding | $741,579 | $833,967 | -11.1% | $748,264 | -0.9% | | Allowance for Credit Losses on Loans / Loans | 1.60% | 1.84% | - | 1.84% | - | | Nonperforming Loans / Total Loans | 0.36% | 0.11% | - | 0.66% | - | [Liquidity](index=11&type=section&id=10.%20Liquidity.) As of September 30, 2025, the company maintained $659.3 million in cash balances and had significant debt securities eligible as collateral totaling $3.75 billion, with an estimated $1.97 billion available to pledge, expecting $338 million in principal payments from debt securities over the next twelve months, and had no borrowings from the Federal Reserve Bank or correspondent banks - Cash balances at September 30, 2025, totaled **$659,268 thousand**[28](index=28&type=chunk) - The Company expects to receive **$338,000 thousand** in principal payments from its debt securities during the twelve months ending September 30, 2026[28](index=28&type=chunk) Debt Securities Eligible and Pledged as Collateral (Sept 30, 2025) | Category | Amount (in thousands) | | :------------------------------------ | :-------------------- | | Total Debt Securities Eligible as Collateral | $3,752,853 | | Total Debt Securities Pledged as Collateral | ($1,782,831) | | Estimated Debt Securities Available to Pledge | $1,970,022 | - At September 30, 2025, the Company had **no borrowings** from the Federal Reserve Bank or other correspondent banks[28](index=28&type=chunk) [Capital](index=12&type=section&id=11.%20Capital.) Shareholders' equity increased by 2.5% YoY to $931.6 million at September 30, 2025, with the Shareholders' Equity/Total Assets ratio improving to 15.75% YoY, and the company continued its share repurchase program, retiring 488 thousand common shares in Q3 2025 and 1.62 million shares year-to-date Capital Ratios and Equity Metrics | Metric | 9/30/25 (in thousands) | 9/30/24 (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | 6/30/25 (in thousands) | % Change (QoQ) | | :----------------------------- | :-------- | :-------- | :-------------- | :-------- | :-------------- | | Shareholders' Equity | $931,646 | $909,040 | 2.5% | $921,783 | 1.1% | | Total Assets | 5,914,438 | 6,161,143 | -4.0% | 5,825,069 | 1.5% | | Shareholders' Equity/Total Assets | 15.75% | 14.75% | - | 15.82% | - | | Shareholders' Equity/Total Loans | 125.63% | 109.00% | - | 123.19% | - | | Tangible Common Equity Ratio | 13.98% | 13.03% | - | 14.03% | - | | Common Equity Per Share | $37.11 | $34.06 | 8.9% | $36.03 | 3.0% | Share Retirements (Issuances) | Metric | Q3'2025 (in thousands) | Q3'2024 (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | Q2'2025 (in thousands) | % Change (QoQ) | | :----------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :-------------- | :------ | :-------------- | | Total Shares Retired | 488 | - | n/m | 773 | -36.9% | | Average Retirement Price | $48.96 | $ - | n/m | $49.61 | -1.3% | | Net Shares Retired (Issued) | 480 | (3) | n/m | 773 | -37.9% | Share Retirements (Issuances) YTD | Metric | 9/30'25YTD (in thousands) | 9/30'24YTD (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | | :----------------------------- | :--------- | :--------- | :-------------- | | Total Shares Retired | 1,622 | 4 | n/m | | Average Retirement Price | $49.60 | $45.58 | n/m | | Net Shares Retired (Issued) | 1,601 | (15) | n/m | [Period-End Balance Sheets](index=13&type=section&id=12.%20Period-End%20Balance%20Sheets.) Total assets decreased by 4.0% YoY to $5.91 billion at September 30, 2025, while total liabilities decreased by 5.1% YoY, cash and due from banks increased significantly by 31.1% YoY, total loans, net of allowance for credit losses, decreased by 10.9% YoY, and total deposits also saw a 5.4% YoY decline Period-End Balance Sheet Highlights | Metric | 9/30/25 (in thousands) | 9/30/24 (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | 6/30/25 (in thousands) | % Change (QoQ) | | :----------------------------- | :-------- | :-------- | :-------------- | :-------- | :-------------- | | Total Assets | $5,914,438 | $6,161,143 | -4.0% | $5,825,069 | 1.5% | | Cash and Due from Banks | 659,268 | 502,945 | 31.1% | 626,437 | 5.2% | | Total Debt Securities Available for Sale | 3,305,324 | 3,580,486 | -7.7% | 3,226,449 | 2.4% | | Total Debt Securities Held to Maturity | 826,505 | 850,261 | -2.8% | 834,439 | -0.9% | | Total Loans, net | 729,720 | 818,649 | -10.9% | 734,477 | -0.7% | | Total Liabilities | 4,982,792 | 5,252,103 | -5.1% | 4,903,286 | 1.6% | | Total Deposits | 4,793,179 | 5,065,050 | -5.4% | 4,747,535 | 1.0% | | Noninterest-Bearing Deposits | 2,214,100 | 2,375,958 | -6.8% | 2,175,841 | 1.8% | | Total Shareholders' Equity | 931,646 | 909,040 | 2.5% | 921,783 | 1.1% | [Income Statements](index=14&type=section&id=13.%20Income%20Statements.) The income statement for Q3 2025 shows a 15.6% YoY decrease in total interest and loan fee income, primarily from debt securities available for sale, with total interest expense decreasing by 35.4% YoY, largely due to the absence of Bank Term Funding Program Borrowings, and net income declining by 19.4% YoY, while year-to-date figures reflect similar trends with a 15.3% decrease in total interest and loan fee income and a 26.7% decrease in total interest expense Q3 2025 Income Statement Highlights | Metric | Q3'2025 (in thousands) | Q3'2024 (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | Q2'2025 (in thousands) | % Change (QoQ) | | :----------------------------- | :------ | :------ | :-------------- | :------ | :-------------- | | Total Interest and Loan Fee Income | $57,234 | $67,794 | -15.6% | $57,467 | -0.4% | | Interest Expense: Loans | $10,257 | $11,441 | -10.3% | $10,523 | -2.5% | | Interest Expense: Debt Securities Available for Sale | 30,358 | 40,616 | -25.3% | 30,815 | -1.5% | | Interest Expense: Interest-Bearing Cash | 7,840 | 6,762 | 15.9% | 7,273 | 7.8% | | Total Interest Expense | 3,645 | 5,645 | -35.4% | 3,189 | 14.3% | | Net Interest and Loan Fee Income | 53,589 | 62,149 | -13.8% | 54,278 | -1.3% | | Provision for Credit Losses | - | - | n/m | - | n/m | | Total Noninterest Income | 10,151 | 11,925 | -14.9% | 10,315 | -1.6% | | Total Noninterest Expense | 25,800 | 26,309 | -1.9% | 25,529 | 1.1% | | Net Income | $28,263 | $35,057 | -19.4% | $29,066 | -2.8% | | Diluted Earnings Per Share | $1.12 | $1.31 | -14.5% | $1.12 | 0.0% | 9/30'25YTD Income Statement Highlights | Metric | 9/30'25YTD (in thousands) | 9/30'24YTD (in thousands) | % Change (YoY) | | :----------------------------- | :--------- | :--------- | :-------------- | | Total Interest and Loan Fee Income | $174,192 | $205,612 | -15.3% | | Interest Expense: Loans | $31,449 | $34,119 | -7.8% | | Interest Expense: Debt Securities Available for Sale | 94,376 | 130,345 | -27.6% | | Interest Expense: Interest-Bearing Cash | 21,816 | 14,006 | 55.8% | | Total Interest Expense | 10,230 | 13,953 | -26.7% | | Net Interest and Loan Fee Income | 163,962 | 191,659 | -14.5% | | (Reversal of) Provision for Credit Losses | (550) | 300 | n/m | | Total Noninterest Income | 30,787 | 32,522 | -5.3% | | Total Noninterest Expense | 76,456 | 78,538 | -2.7% | | Net Income | $88,366 | $106,936 | -17.4% | | Diluted Earnings Per Share | $3.40 | $4.01 | -15.2% | [Footnotes and Abbreviations](index=17&type=section&id=Footnotes%20and%20Abbreviations) This section defines key financial terms and abbreviations, clarifies reclassifications of prior period amounts, and explains the use of the Fully Taxable Equivalent (FTE) basis for comparability - This section provides definitions for key terms and abbreviations used in the financial report, such as "FTE" (Fully Taxable Equivalent) and "(a)" for annualized figures[39](index=39&type=chunk)[40](index=40&type=chunk)[41](index=41&type=chunk) - It also notes that certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for consistent presentation[39](index=39&type=chunk)[40](index=40&type=chunk)[41](index=41&type=chunk) - Debt Securities Held To Maturity and Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions are presented net of a **$1 thousand** reserve for expected credit losses at September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025, and September 30, 2024[39](index=39&type=chunk) - The Fully Taxable Equivalent (FTE) basis is used for net interest margin and net interest income to reflect the impact of federally tax-exempt municipal loans and securities, enhancing comparability with other banks[40](index=40&type=chunk)

Core Insights - Westamerica Bancorporation reported a net income of $28.3 million for Q3 2025, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.12, consistent with the previous quarter's EPS but down from $29.1 million in net income [1][2]. Financial Performance - The annualized cost of funding interest-earning loans, bonds, and cash was 0.26% in Q3 2025, up from 0.22% in Q2 2025 [2][3]. - Net interest income on a fully-taxable equivalent (FTE) basis was $53.8 million for Q3 2025, a decrease of 13.8% from $62.5 million in Q3 2024 and slightly down from $54.6 million in Q2 2025 [11][12]. - Noninterest income totaled $10.2 million in Q3 2025, down 14.9% from $10.3 million in Q2 2025 [4][22]. - Noninterest expense was $25.8 million for Q3 2025, a slight increase from $25.5 million in Q2 2025, primarily due to higher salaries and benefits [4][23]. Asset Quality - As of September 30, 2025, nonperforming assets were $2.6 million, with an allowance for credit losses on loans of $11.9 million [2][5]. - The company recognized no provision for credit losses in Q3 2025, indicating stable asset quality [2][11]. Capital Management - Westamerica maintained a historically high capital ratio, exceeding the highest regulatory guidelines [2]. - The company paid a dividend of $0.46 per common share during Q3 2025 and repurchased 488,000 common shares [2][11]. Efficiency Metrics - The efficiency ratio for Q3 2025 was 40.3%, compared to 39.3% in Q2 2025, indicating a slight decline in operational efficiency [11][23]. - The return on average common equity was 10.9% for Q3 2025, down from 11.2% in Q2 2025 [11].

Financial Performance - Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $29,066 thousand, a decrease of 18.5% compared to $35,462 thousand for the same period in 2024[21]. - Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $60,103,000, compared to $71,879,000 for the same period in 2024, representing a decrease of approximately 16.3%[27]. - Basic earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2025, were $1.12, down from $1.33 in the same period of 2024, representing a decline of 15.8%[21]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of $49,087 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $35,019 thousand in 2024, an increase of 40.1%[23]. - The company reported a provision for income taxes of $9,998 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2025, down from $12,673 thousand for the same period in 2024, a decrease of 21.0%[21]. Asset and Deposit Changes - Total assets decreased to $5,825,069 thousand as of June 30, 2025, down from $6,076,274 thousand at December 31, 2024, representing a decline of approximately 4.1%[19]. - Total deposits decreased to $4,747,535 thousand as of June 30, 2025, from $5,011,850 thousand at December 31, 2024, a decline of approximately 5.3%[19]. - The company experienced a net change in deposits of $(264,315,000) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $(342,827,000) in the same period of 2024[27]. - The balance of common shares outstanding decreased from 26,708,000 on December 31, 2024, to 25,587,000 on June 30, 2025[25]. Income and Expense Analysis - Total interest and loan fee income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $116,958 thousand, down 15.2% from $137,818 thousand in the same period of 2024[21]. - Noninterest income for the three months ended June 30, 2025, was $10,315 thousand, slightly down from $10,500 thousand in 2024, indicating a decrease of 1.8%[21]. - Total noninterest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $50,656 thousand, a reduction of 3.3% compared to $52,229 thousand in the same period of 2024[21]. Credit Losses and Loan Performance - The allowance for credit losses on loans was $13,787 thousand as of June 30, 2025, compared to $14,780 thousand at December 31, 2024, reflecting a decrease of 6.7%[19]. - The total loans outstanding as of June 30, 2025, were $748,264 thousand, down from $820,300 thousand at December 31, 2024[72]. - The provision for credit losses for commercial loans increased due to an increase in estimated credit losses over the remaining life of loans[74]. - The total allowance for credit losses at June 30, 2025, was $13,787 thousand, reflecting an increase primarily due to estimated credit losses on individually evaluated loans totaling $3.6 million[74]. Investment Securities and Fair Value - The Company classifies investment securities as Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy based on the reliability of pricing sources[34]. - As of June 30, 2025, the total fair value of debt securities available for sale is $3,226,449,000, with unrealized losses of $166,533,000[60]. - The total amortized cost of debt securities held to maturity is $834,440,000, with a fair value of $817,719,000, resulting in unrealized losses of $17,914,000[58]. - The total gross unrealized losses for debt securities available for sale include $139,558,000 from corporate securities, which is the largest component of the losses[60]. Operational and Economic Outlook - The company anticipates continued challenges in the economic environment, which may impact future performance and financial condition[15]. - The company continues to evaluate the impacts of inflation and monetary policy on its operations, indicating potential volatility in the banking industry[30]. - The company is focusing on maintaining a strong credit quality while managing the risks associated with the increasing substandard loans[81]. Other Financial Metrics - Total cash and due from banks at the end of the period was $626,437,000, an increase from $486,124,000 at the end of June 2024[27]. - Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $65,911,000, compared to $71,246,000 for the same period in 2024, indicating a decline of about 7.3%[27]. - The company paid dividends of $23,772,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $23,474,000 in the same period of 2024[27].

Financial Performance - Net income for Q2 2025 was $29.1 million, with diluted EPS of $1.12, down from $31.0 million and $1.16 in Q1 2025, representing an 18.0% decrease year-over-year[1][12] - Total revenue for Q2 2025 was $64,877 million, a decrease of 13.0% compared to Q2 2024's $74,600 million[28] - Net income decreased by 18.0% to $29,066 million compared to $35,462 million in the previous year[45] - Basic earnings per share dropped by 15.8% to $1.12 from $1.33[45] Income and Expenses - Net interest income (FTE) for Q2 2025 was $54.6 million, a decrease of 14.9% from $64.1 million in Q2 2024 and down from $56.4 million in Q1 2025[3][13] - Noninterest income remained stable at $10.3 million for both Q2 2025 and Q1 2025, but decreased slightly from $10.5 million in Q2 2024[4][13] - Noninterest expenses increased to $25.5 million in Q2 2025 from $25.1 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to higher salaries and benefits[5][13] - Total noninterest expense for Q2 2025 was $25,529 million, a decrease of 2.3% from $26,130 million in Q2 2024[31] - Total interest expense decreased by 20.7% to $6,585 million from $8,308 million[46] Asset and Liability Management - Total Assets decreased by 7.7% to $6,042,100 compared to Q2'2024[19] - Total Loans declined by 9.0% to $762,216 from $838,016 in Q2'2024[19] - Total Investment Securities decreased by 14.3% to $4,236,303 compared to $4,944,191 in Q2'2024[19] - Total Deposits fell by 6.9% to $4,841,803 from $5,202,620 in Q2'2024[22] - Nonperforming assets totaled $5.0 million as of June 30, 2025, with an allowance for credit losses on loans of $13.8 million[2][4] Efficiency and Returns - The efficiency ratio (FTE) was 39.3% in Q2 2025, up from 37.7% in Q1 2025, indicating a decrease in operational efficiency[2][13] - The return on average common equity was 11.2% for Q2 2025, down from 14.4% in Q2 2024[2][12] Shareholder Information - A dividend of $0.46 per common share was paid in Q2 2025, representing a 4.5% increase from $0.44 in Q1 2025[2][14] - Shareholders' Equity increased by 4.7% to $1,037,185 compared to $990,927 in Q2'2024[22] - Common equity per share increased by 17.9% to $36.03 from $30.57 year-over-year[40] - Dividends paid increased by 4.5% to $0.46 from $0.44[45] Loan and Deposit Trends - Consumer Loans saw a significant drop of 27.6%, falling to $157,313 from $217,202 year-over-year[19] - Noninterest Demand Deposits decreased by 9.7% to $2,245,077 compared to $2,485,023 in Q2'2024[22] - Loans to Deposits ratio was 15.7%, down from 16.1% in Q1'2025[19] Credit Quality - The company recognized no provision for credit losses in Q2 2025, compared to a reversal of $550 thousand in Q1 2025[4][12] - Nonperforming loans increased by 220.1% to $4,964 million in Q2 2025 from $1,551 million in Q2 2024[35] - The allowance for credit losses on loans at the end of Q2 2025 was $13,787 million, a reduction of 13.6% from $15,952 million in Q2 2024[33]

Core Insights - Westamerica Bancorporation reported a net income of $29.1 million for Q2 2025, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.12, a decrease from $31.0 million and $1.16 in Q1 2025 [1][2][10]. Financial Performance - The annualized cost of funding interest-earning loans, bonds, and cash was 0.22% in Q2 2025, down from 0.24% in Q1 2025 [3][4]. - Net interest income on a fully-taxable equivalent (FTE) basis was $54.6 million in Q2 2025, compared to $56.4 million in Q1 2025, reflecting a 14.9% decrease year-over-year [11][12]. - Noninterest income remained stable at $10.3 million for both Q2 2025 and Q1 2025 [4][22]. - Noninterest expenses increased to $25.5 million in Q2 2025 from $25.1 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to higher salaries and benefits [5][23]. Asset Quality - The company recognized no provision for credit losses in Q2 2025, compared to a reversal of $550 thousand in Q1 2025 [4][10]. - Nonperforming assets were reported at $5.0 million as of June 30, 2025, with an allowance for credit losses on loans at $13.8 million [2][4]. Capital Management - Westamerica maintained a high capital ratio, exceeding regulatory guidelines, and paid a dividend of $0.46 per common share during Q2 2025 [2][10]. - The company repurchased 773 thousand common shares as part of its share repurchase plan [2][10]. Operational Efficiency - The efficiency ratio (FTE) was reported at 39.3% for Q2 2025, up from 37.7% in Q1 2025, indicating a slight decline in operational efficiency [11][23]. - The return on average common equity was 11.2% for Q2 2025, down from 11.9% in Q1 2025 [2][11].

Core Viewpoint - Westamerica (WABC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating a positive outlook based on rising earnings estimates, which are crucial for stock price movements [1][3][5] Earnings Estimates and Revisions - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Westamerica is projected at $4.50 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 12.8% [8] - Over the past three months, analysts have increased their earnings estimates for Westamerica by 3.4% [8] Zacks Rating System - The Zacks rating system classifies stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with Zacks Rank 1 stocks historically generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [7] - The system maintains a balanced distribution of 'buy' and 'sell' ratings, ensuring that only the top 5% of stocks receive a 'Strong Buy' rating, indicating superior earnings estimate revisions [9][10] Market Implications - The upgrade to Zacks Rank 1 positions Westamerica among the top 5% of stocks covered by Zacks, suggesting potential for higher stock prices in the near term due to improved earnings outlook [10]