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Mar 31, 2024

Westamerica Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Westamerica Bancorporation's net income decreased in the first quarter of 2024, with EPS at $1.37.

Key Takeaways

Westamerica Bancorporation reported a net income of $36.4 million and EPS of $1.37 for Q1 2024. The company benefited from a low-cost deposit base and maintained well-controlled operating expenses.

Net income for Q1 2024 was $36.4 million, with EPS at $1.37.

47% of the deposit base was represented by non-interest bearing checking accounts.

The annualized cost of funding loan and bond portfolios was 0.20%.

Nonperforming assets remained relatively stable at $1.5 million.

Total Revenue
$76.2M
Previous year: $80.1M
-4.9%
EPS
$1.37
Previous year: $1.51
-9.3%
Net Interest Margin
4.3%
Funding Cost
0.2%
Return on Equity
15.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$15.9M
Previous year: $195M
-91.9%
Free Cash Flow
$52.1M
Previous year: $54.6M
-4.5%
Total Assets
$6.46B
Previous year: $6.7B
-3.5%

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