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WTBA
Stock ticker: NASDAQ
AS OF
Aug 7, 04:59 PM (EDT)
Price
$17.79
Change
-$0.19 (-1.06%)
Capitalization
298.21M

WTBA West Bancorporation Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

West Bancorp Inc is a United States-based company that offers a full range of deposit services, including checking, savings and money market accounts and time certificates of deposit... Show more

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a Summary for WTBA with price predictions
Aug 06, 2025

WTBA's Indicator enters downward trend

The Aroon Indicator for WTBA entered a downward trend on August 06, 2025. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor identified a pattern where the AroonDown red line was above 70 while the AroonUp green line was below 30 for three straight days. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. A.I.dvisor looked at 203 similar instances where the Aroon Indicator formed such a pattern. In of the 203 cases the stock moved lower. This puts the odds of a downward move at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 15, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on WTBA as a result. In of 82 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for WTBA turned negative on July 15, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 46 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

WTBA moved below its 50-day moving average on July 18, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The 10-day moving average for WTBA crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on July 25, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 16 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following 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 WTBA declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

WTBA broke above its upper Bollinger Band on July 02, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where WTBA's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 29 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 59 cases where WTBA's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WTBA advanced for three days, in of 277 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

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

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly 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 (1.290) is normal, around the industry mean (1.038). P/E Ratio (12.052) is within average values for comparable stocks, (17.025). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (2.366). Dividend Yield (0.058) settles around the average of (0.059) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.704) is also within normal values, averaging (2.931).

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. WTBA’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 50, placing this stock worse than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average 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.

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published Earnings

WTBA is expected to report earnings to rise 2.13% to 47 cents per share on October 23

West Bancorporation WTBA Stock Earnings Reports
Q3'25
Est.
$0.48
Q2'25
Beat
by $0.01
Q1'25
Beat
by $0.06
Q4'24
Beat
by $0.09
Q3'24
Beat
by $0.04
The last earnings report on July 24 showed earnings per share of 46 cents, beating the estimate of 46 cents. With 23.14K shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 298.21M.
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published Dividends

WTBA is expected to pay dividends on August 20, 2025

West Bancorporation WTBA Stock Dividends
A dividend of $0.25 per share will be paid with a record date of August 20, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of August 06, 2025. The last dividend of $0.25 was paid on May 21. Read more...
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published General Information

General Information

a financial conglomerate

Industry RegionalBanks

Profile
Fundamentals
Details
Industry
Financial Conglomerates
Address
1601 22nd Street
Phone
+1 515 222-2300
Employees
190
Web
https://www.westbankstrong.com
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WTBA and Stocks

Correlation & Price change

A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, WTBA has been closely correlated with SMBC. These tickers have moved in lockstep 81% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is a high statistical probability that if WTBA jumps, then SMBC could also see price increases.

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Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To WTBA
1D Price
Change %
WTBA100%
-1.00%
SMBC - WTBA
81%
Closely correlated
-1.13%
FBK - WTBA
80%
Closely correlated
-1.09%
MCBS - WTBA
80%
Closely correlated
-0.28%
AROW - WTBA
79%
Closely correlated
+0.19%
NBTB - WTBA
79%
Closely correlated
-0.49%
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Correlation & Price change

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1W
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Ticker /
NAME
Correlation
To WTBA
1D Price
Change %
WTBA100%
-1.00%
WTBA
(199 stocks)
83%
Closely correlated
-0.79%