WABC Dividend History & Yield
Westamerica Bancorporation · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 (in 54 days) | Nov 13, 2026 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 (in 145 days) | Feb 12, 2027 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 (in 236 days) | May 14, 2027 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 2, 2027 (in 327 days) | Aug 13, 2027 | $0.48 | $48.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WABC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.92 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much WABC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 625 | $36,531 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,125 | $182,656 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,250 | $365,313 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.28%. $10,000 in WABC would currently pay about $328 a year ($27 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WABC dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | $0.48 | +0.0% |
| May 4, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | $0.48 | +4.3% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | $0.46 | +0.0% |
| May 5, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | $0.46 | +4.5% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| May 3, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Feb 2, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 | $0.44 | +0.0% |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | $0.44 | +4.8% |
| May 5, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Feb 3, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Nov 4, 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Aug 5, 2022 | Aug 19, 2022 | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| May 6, 2022 | May 20, 2022 | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Feb 4, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | $0.42 | +2.4% |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Aug 13, 2021 | $0.41 | +0.0% |
| Apr 30, 2021 | May 14, 2021 | $0.41 | +0.0% |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Feb 19, 2021 | $0.41 | +0.0% |
| Oct 30, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 | $0.41 | +0.0% |
WABC dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Raised 4.3% | $0.46 | $0.48 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
WABC scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Westamerica Bancorporation
Westamerica Bancorporation operates as a bank holding company for Westamerica Bank that provides various banking products and services to individual and commercial customers in the United States. The company accepts various deposit products from local businesses and professionals, as well as retail savings and checking accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. Its loan portfolio includes commercial, commercial real estate, residential real estate, real estate construction, consumer installment loans, as well as indirect automobile loans. The company serves small businesses, professionals, and consumers.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Banks - Regional. First dividend on our records: Jan 12, 1987. 159 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WABC dividend FAQ
When is WABC's next ex-dividend date?
WABC's next ex-dividend date is Nov 2, 2026 (in 54 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.48 per share, expected on Nov 13, 2026.
How often does WABC pay dividends?
WABC pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.48 per share with an ex-date of Aug 3, 2026.
What is WABC's dividend yield?
WABC's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 3.22%, based on $1.88 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $58.45. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.92 per share, is 3.28%.
How much does WABC pay per share?
WABC pays about $0.48 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.92 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $192.00 a year.
Has WABC grown or cut its dividend?
WABC has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 2.8% a year (+4.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of WABC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.28%, you would need about 625 shares of WABC (roughly $36,531 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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