Westamerica Bancorporation Shares Defy Market Rally with Steep Decline

While US markets experienced a robust surge during the Thanksgiving holiday week, the performance of Westamerica Bancorporation told a different story. The regional bank’s stock declined by 0.85% on Friday, November 28, closing at $47.98. This downward movement occurred despite a general market upswing, highlighting a significant divergence from broader sector trends.

The bank’s financial trajectory reveals a concerning pattern of quarterly revenue contraction. Third-quarter results showed earnings of just $63.99 million, continuing a downward trend that has characterized recent reporting periods:

• Q1 2025: $67.25 million
• Q2 2025: $64.88 million
• Q3 2025: $63.99 million