Westamerica Q2 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Westamerica Bancorporation reported a net income of $25.3 million and EPS of $0.94 for Q2 2022. The results benefited from variable-rate bonds, cash, and loans, a valuable deposit base, and well-controlled operating expenses.
Net income for the second quarter 2022 was $25.3 million, compared to $22.6 million for the first quarter 2022.
EPS for the second quarter 2022 was $0.94, compared to $0.84 for the first quarter 2022.
Nonperforming loans totaled $861 thousand at June 30, 2022.
Annualized return on average common equity was 12.9% for the second quarter 2022.
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Forward Guidance
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