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WABC
Stock ticker: NASDAQ
AS OF
Dec 18, 03:45 PM (EDT)
Price
$53.69
Change
-$1.50 (-2.72%)
Capitalization
1.28B

WABC stock forecast, quote, news & analysis

Industry: @Regional Banks
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Dec 17, 2024

WABC sees MACD Histogram just turned negative

WABC saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on November 20, 2024. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 45 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 45 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The 10-day RSI Indicator for WABC moved out of overbought territory on November 12, 2024. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 24 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 24 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on December 09, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on WABC as a result. In of 86 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WABC declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WABC advanced for three days, in of 295 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

WABC may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 189 cases where WABC Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. WABC’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.652) is normal, around the industry mean (1.030). P/E Ratio (7.899) is within average values for comparable stocks, (18.662). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (2.366). Dividend Yield (0.036) settles around the average of (0.058) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.949) is also within normal values, averaging (2.921).

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. WABC’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 62, placing this stock worse than average.

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WABC paid dividends on November 15, 2024

Westamerica Bancorporation WABC Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.44 per share was paid with a record date of November 15, 2024, and an ex-dividend date of November 04, 2024. Read more...
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Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are US Bancorp (NYSE:USB), PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE:PNC), Itau Unibanco Holding SA (NYSE:ITUB), Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft (NYSE:DB), Banco Bradesco SA (NYSE:BBD), Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN), Regions Financial Corp (NYSE:RF), KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY), Veritex Holdings (NASDAQ:VBTX).

Industry description

Regional banks have a smaller reach than major banks, and cater mostly to one region of a country, such as a state or within a group of states. They offer services often similar – albeit with some limitations/smaller scale – compared to major banks. Taking deposits, making loans, mortgages, leases, credit cards , fund management, insurance and investment banking. SunTrust Banks, State Street Corp., M&T Bank Corp. are some examples of U.S. regional banks.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Regional Banks Industry is 5.88B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 22.65 to 133.96B. HDB holds the highest valuation in this group at 133.96B. The lowest valued company is VLYPP at 22.65.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Regional Banks Industry was -2%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 0%, and the average quarterly price growth was 22%. SUPV experienced the highest price growth at 28%, while PBLOF experienced the biggest fall at -41%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Regional Banks Industry was 17%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 18% and the average quarterly volume growth was 41%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 50
P/E Growth Rating: 41
Price Growth Rating: 48
SMR Rating: 36
Profit Risk Rating: 62
Seasonality Score: 31 (-100 ... +100)
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a regional bank

Industry RegionalBanks

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Industry
Regional Banks
Address
1108 Fifth Avenue
Phone
+1 707 863-6000
Employees
669
Web
https://www.westamerica.com