Westamerica Bancorporation announced on October 22, 2026, that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.48 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on November 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 2, 2026.
The company operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Westamerica Bank, which maintains banking and trust offices throughout Northern and Central California. The announcement cited the Board's decision as a recognition of the company's reliable earnings stream, financial strength, and conservative risk profile.
Separately, the company reported that for the three months ended September 30, 2026, it recorded net income of $28.2 million, which equates to diluted earnings per common share of $1.22.
