WABC Dividend History & Analysis | 4.7% Yield

WABC has a dividend yield of 4.7% and paid 1.86 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.66%
Payout Ratio 41.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.48%
Consistency Lifetime 96.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.51%
Payout FCF 40.0%
Streak Years 36
Dividend Rating 65.79%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
BPE 28,096 M 13.66% 41.14%
UCG 124,465 M 4.85% 40.01%
ACA 59,321 M 6.74% 25.23%
BNP 112,053 M 12.47% 13.25%
MB 19,361 M 9.44% 18.43%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
UCG 124,465 M 121.81% 77.9%
BPE 28,096 M 104.53% 80.7%
CBK 45,813 M 80.28% 45.6%
DBK 59,838 M 50.37% 78.7%
FCNCA 22,344 M 43.40% 97.6%
Quality Dividend Peers in Regional Banks EWBC East West Bancorp
3.22% Yield AMAL Amalgamated Bank
2.32% Yield FSBC Five Star Bancorp
3.18% Yield CTBI Community Trust Bancorp
3.65% Yield BPOP Popular
2.50% Yield AROW Arrow Financial
4.75% Yield
WABC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 2026-05-15 Quarterly 0.48 +4.3% 0.88%
2026-02-02 2026-02-02 2026-02-13 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.91%
2025-11-03 2025-11-03 2025-11-14 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.96%
2025-08-04 2025-08-04 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.98%
2025-05-05 2025-05-05 2025-05-16 Quarterly 0.46 +4.5% 0.94%
2025-02-03 2025-02-03 2025-02-14 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.88%
2024-11-04 2024-11-04 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.86%
2024-08-05 2024-08-05 2024-08-16 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.92%
2024-05-03 2024-05-06 2024-05-17 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.9%
2024-02-02 2024-02-05 2024-02-16 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.96%
2023-11-03 2023-11-06 2023-11-17 Quarterly 0.44 0% 0.91%
2023-08-04 2023-08-07 2023-08-18 Quarterly 0.44 +4.8% 0.9%
2023-05-05 2023-05-08 2023-05-19 Quarterly 0.42 0% 1.1%
2023-02-03 2023-02-06 2023-02-17 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.76%
2022-11-04 2022-11-07 2022-11-18 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.7%
2022-08-05 2022-08-08 2022-08-19 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.72%
2022-05-06 2022-05-09 2022-05-20 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.72%
2022-02-04 2022-02-07 2022-02-18 Quarterly 0.42 0% 0.73%
2021-11-05 2021-11-08 2021-11-19 Quarterly 0.42 +2.4% 0.75%
2021-07-30 2021-08-02 2021-08-13 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.73%
2021-04-30 2021-05-03 2021-05-14 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2021-02-05 2021-02-08 2021-02-19 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2020-10-30 2020-11-02 2020-11-13 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-08-14 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2020-05-01 2020-05-04 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2020-01-31 2020-02-03 2020-02-14 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2019-11-01 2019-11-04 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2019-08-02 2019-08-05 2019-08-16 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2019-05-03 2019-05-06 2019-05-17 Quarterly 0.41 +2.5% N/A
2019-02-01 2019-02-04 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-11-02 2018-11-05 2018-11-16 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-08-03 2018-08-06 2018-08-17 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-05-04 2018-05-07 2018-05-18 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2018-02-02 2018-02-05 2018-02-16 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2017-11-03 2017-11-06 2017-11-17 Quarterly 0.4 +2.6% N/A
2017-08-03 2017-08-07 2017-08-18 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-05-04 2017-05-08 2017-05-19 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2017-02-02 2017-02-06 2017-02-17 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-11-18 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2016-08-04 2016-08-08 2016-08-19 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2016-05-05 2016-05-09 2016-05-20 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2016-02-04 2016-02-08 2016-02-19 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2015-10-29 2015-11-02 2015-11-13 Quarterly 0.39 +2.6% N/A
2015-07-30 2015-08-03 2015-08-14 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-04-30 2015-05-04 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-01-29 2015-02-02 2015-02-13 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2014-10-30 2014-11-03 2014-11-14 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2014-07-31 2014-08-04 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2014-05-01 2014-05-05 2014-05-16 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2014-01-30 2014-02-03 2014-02-14 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A

WABC Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of WABC?

As of May 2026, WABC's dividend yield is 4.66%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.86 USD by the current share price of 55.47.

Does WABC pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, WABC paid a dividend of 1.86 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-04 and the payout was 0.48 USD.

How often does WABC pay dividends?

WABC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WABC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-04.

WABC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WABC for the next payments are between 0.477 (-0.6%) and 0.49 (+2.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.48%.

Will WABC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.48 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for Westamerica (WABC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WABC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Westamerica (WABC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WABC?

WABC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.48% per year. Weak growth: WABC's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WABC?

WABC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.51%. If you bought WABC's shares at 53.05 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.86 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.51% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WABC?

WABC Payout Consistency is 96.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Westamerica has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WABC have a good Dividend Yield?

WABC's 4.66% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WABC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WABC is 41.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WABC?

WABC's Overall Dividend Rating is 65.79%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WABC Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in WABC's Outstanding Shares?

Westamerica's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.03% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -55.6%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has WABC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Feb 26, 1998 with a ratio of 3:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 15,051,000 0%
1986 15,177,000 +0.84%
1987 15,366,000 +1.25%
1988 15,390,000 +0.16%
1989 16,000,000 +3.96%
1990 16,315,800 +1.97%
1991 17,777,800 +8.96%
1992 17,619,000 -0.89%
1993 24,000,000 +36.22%
1994 27,692,300 +15.38%
1995 29,333,600 +5.93%
1996 28,400,600 -3.18%
1997 43,095,000 +51.74%
1998 40,000,000 -7.18%
1999 37,058,000 -7.36%
2000 36,605,000 -1.22%
2001 34,634,000 -5.38%
2002 33,565,000 -3.09%
2003 32,662,000 -2.69%
2004 32,680,000 +0.06%
2005 32,276,000 -1.24%
2006 30,824,000 -4.5%
2007 29,210,000 -5.24%
2008 29,026,000 -0.63%
2009 29,596,000 +1.96%
2010 29,225,000 -1.25%
2011 28,111,000 -3.81%
2012 27,334,000 -2.76%
2013 26,754,000 -2.12%
2014 25,858,000 -3.35%
2015 25,555,000 -1.17%
2016 25,925,000 +1.45%
2017 26,538,000 +2.36%
2018 26,815,000 +1.04%
2019 27,094,000 +1.04%
2020 26,849,000 -0.9%
2021 26,875,000 +0.1%
2022 26,924,000 +0.18%
2023 26,664,000 -0.97%
2024 26,701,000 +0.14%
2025 24,849,000 -6.94%
2026 24,306,000 -2.19%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-05-24 02:16 UTC