Westamerica Bancorporation stock draws larger Virginia pension stake
Published on 11/10/2026 at 02:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSWhat Investors Are Watching
- Virginia Retirement Systems increased its Westamerica position during the third quarter.
- Third-quarter earnings exceeded consensus, while institutional ownership remained high.
- The next quarterly dividend is scheduled for November 13, 2026.
Virginia Retirement Systems sharply increased its position in Westamerica Bancorporation during the third quarter, according to a MarketBeat report published November 5, 2026.
The pension investor added 17,800 shares in the third quarter and held 22,000 shares after the purchase. The position was valued at about USD 1.28 million and represented approximately 0.10 percent of Westamerica Bancorporation. MarketBeat said institutional investors collectively owned 81.89 percent of the company.
Earnings And Capital Returns
The latest quarterly results provide the backdrop for the ownership change. Westamerica reported diluted earnings of USD 1.22 per share for the third quarter, ahead of the USD 1.17 consensus estimate. Revenue reached USD 64.05 million, compared with the USD 63.10 million consensus cited by MarketBeat.
The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.48 per share. Shareholders of record on November 2 are scheduled to receive the payment on November 13, 2026. The payout preserves the company's recent dividend level and keeps capital returns in focus as investors assess earnings stability.
Regional Banking Position
Westamerica Bancorporation is a bank holding company headquartered in California. Through Westamerica Bank, it provides deposit accounts, commercial and consumer lending, real estate financing, cash-management services, trust services and electronic banking to individuals, businesses and public-sector customers, primarily across Northern and Central California.
The company has a regional community-bank profile, with more than 90 branches in Northern and Central California, according to aVenture. West Bancorporation, CW Bancorp and Bank of San Francisco are named as similar companies in the same broad banking field, while Westamerica remains focused on its California regional niche.
Westamerica Bancorporation At A Glance
- Company: Westamerica Bancorporation
- ISIN: US9570901036
- Ticker: WABC
- Listing: Nasdaq
- Third-quarter diluted earnings: USD 1.22 per share
- Quarterly dividend: USD 0.48 per share, payable November 13, 2026
- Market capitalization: USD 1.42 billion, as cited by MarketBeat on November 5, 2026
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