Westamerica Bancorporation reported a net income of $39.5 million and EPS of $1.48 for Q4 2023. The results were influenced by a low-cost deposit base and well-controlled operating expenses.
Net income for Q4 2023 was $39.5 million, with an EPS of $1.48.
The company benefited from a low-cost deposit base, with 48% in non-interest bearing checking accounts.
The annualized cost of funding loan and bond portfolios was 0.11%.
An annualized return on average common equity was 16.7%.
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