WABC Westamerica Bancorporation dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Westamerica Bancorporation's last dividend was on Nov 4, 2024 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.44 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.76 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 3.11% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- WABC last dividend date: Nov 4, 2024
WABC dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
WABC has a dividend yield of 3.11% which is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 2.58%, Westamerica Bancorporation's dividend yield is 21% higher. The current dividend yield is similar to the historical average of 3.1% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
Westamerica Bancorporation has been paying dividends since 1994. WABC has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 2.3% for the last twelve months. But with the stock price up by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 12%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.44 | 3.48% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | $0.44 | 3.62% |
| May 3, 2024 | $0.44 | 3.57% |
| Feb 2, 2024 | $0.44 | 3.76% |
| Nov 3, 2023 | $0.44 | 3.48% |
| Aug 4, 2023 | $0.44 | 3.45% |
| May 5, 2023 | $0.42 | 4.35% |
| Feb 3, 2023 | $0.42 | 2.97% |
| Nov 4, 2022 | $0.42 | 2.74% |
| Aug 5, 2022 | $0.42 | 2.85% |
| May 6, 2022 | $0.42 | 2.88% |
| Feb 4, 2022 | $0.42 | 2.87% |
| Nov 5, 2021 | $0.42 | 2.89% |
| Jul 30, 2021 | $0.41 | 2.95% |
| Apr 30, 2021 | $0.41 | 2.59% |
| Feb 5, 2021 | $0.41 | 2.84% |
| Oct 30, 2020 | $0.41 | 3.13% |
| Jul 31, 2020 | $0.41 | 2.72% |
| May 1, 2020 | $0.41 | 2.67% |
| Jan 31, 2020 | $0.41 | 2.59% |
| Nov 1, 2019 | $0.41 | 2.46% |
| Aug 2, 2019 | $0.41 | 2.61% |
| May 3, 2019 | $0.41 | 2.48% |
| Feb 1, 2019 | $0.4 | 2.56% |
| Nov 2, 2018 | $0.4 | 2.67% |
| Aug 3, 2018 | $0.4 | 2.63% |
| May 4, 2018 | $0.4 | 2.83% |
| Feb 2, 2018 | $0.4 | 2.7% |
| Nov 3, 2017 | $0.4 | 2.74% |
| Aug 3, 2017 | $0.39 | 2.9% |
| May 4, 2017 | $0.39 | 2.87% |
| Feb 2, 2017 | $0.39 | 2.84% |
| Nov 3, 2016 | $0.39 | 3.21% |
| Aug 4, 2016 | $0.39 | 3.33% |
| May 5, 2016 | $0.39 | 3.35% |
| Feb 4, 2016 | $0.39 | 3.57% |
| Oct 29, 2015 | $0.39 | 3.35% |
| Jul 30, 2015 | $0.38 | 3.11% |
| Apr 30, 2015 | $0.38 | 3.49% |
| Jan 29, 2015 | $0.38 | 3.64% |
Westamerica Bancorporation dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
WABC has a payout ratio of 32.1% which is lower than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 44%, Westamerica Bancorporation's payout ratio is 27% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
WABC dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAFC Hanmi Financial Corp | 3.88% | $1 | 47.8% |
| WABC Westamerica Bancorporation | 3.11% | $1.76 | 32.1% |
| BSRR Sierra Bancorp | 2.96% | $0.94 | 36.9% |
| CATY Cathay General Bancorp | 2.64% | $1.36 | 34.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Westamerica Bancorporation pay a dividend?
Yes, Westamerica Bancorporation has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. WABC has been paying dividends since 1994.
When was WABC's last dividend?
Westamerica Bancorporation's last regular dividend was on Nov 4, 2024 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.44 per share.
How much dividend does Westamerica Bancorporation pay (per share)?
On an annual basis WABC pays $1.76 per share.
What is Westamerica Bancorporation's dividend yield?
Westamerica Bancorporation's current dividend yield is 3.11%.
How often does Westamerica Bancorporation pay dividends?
Westamerica Bancorporation pays four dividends per year.
What is Westamerica Bancorporation's dividend payout ratio?
Westamerica Bancorporation's dividend payout ratio is 32.1%.
Does Westamerica Bancorporation pay a good dividend?
Westamerica Bancorporation's dividend yield is above the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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