WABC Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WABC - Westamerica Bancorporation
$58.62
0.27 (0.46%)
▲
5d:
-1.16%
30d:
+2.91%
90d:
+8.92%
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 13, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 16, 2026
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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: WABC shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.1% growth. Moderate conviction.
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: WABC shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.1% growth. Moderate conviction.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$57.97
Based on 1.1% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$35.99
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 12.5x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WABC is currently trading at $58.62, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $57.28 to $59.12. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 13.3) is in line with its historical norms (12.5). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.1% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WABC is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $57.92. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WABC is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $57.92. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$57.28 -
$59.12
Company Quality Score
60/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
71.0%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($60.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.1% growth with -6.7% revenue growth
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$57.28 -
$59.12
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$54.29
Resistance Level
$57.92
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
13.34
Wall Street Target
$60.00
(+2.4%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-6.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-3.0%
Profit Margin
44.3%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.1% premium
PE vs Historical
13.3 vs 12.5
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$59.85
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$61.11
(+4%)
3-Year Target
$62.39
(+6%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 13→13)
PE COMPRESSION
$58.47
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: -1.8%)
$90.68
(+55%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 13.3, Growth: -1.8%)
$55.53
(-5%)
Bear:
(PE: 11.3, Growth: -1.8%)
$47.20
(-20%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 13.00 | Current EPS (TTM): $4.49
Bull Case
$62.83
(+7%)
Analyst growth -2.1%, PE expands to 14.3
Base Case
$57.12
(-3%)
Market implied -2.1%, PE stable at 13.0
Bear Case
$39.68
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 11.1
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
1
Buys
1
Sells
0
Net
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