West Bancorporation (WTBA) Projected to Post Earnings on Thursday

West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) will likely be announcing its Q3 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, October 23rd. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.47 per share and revenue of $24.20 million for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q3 2025 earningoverview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET.

West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 24th. The financial services provider reported $0.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.45 by $0.02. West Bancorporation had a return on equity of 12.26% and a net margin of 14.40%.The firm had revenue of $23.83 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $24.20 million. On average, analysts expect West Bancorporation to post $2 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2 EPS for the next fiscal year.

West Bancorporation Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ WTBA opened at $19.73 on Tuesday. West Bancorporation has a twelve month low of $17.31 and a twelve month high of $24.85. The company has a current ratio of 0.96, a quick ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.62. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $19.93 and a two-hundred day moving average of $19.55. The company has a market capitalization of $334.23 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.61 and a beta of 0.88.

West Bancorporation Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, August 20th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 6th were issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.1%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, August 6th. West Bancorporation’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 58.82%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

WTBA has been the topic of several research reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of West Bancorporation in a report on Tuesday, October 14th. Zacks Research raised West Bancorporation from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 14th. Finally, Piper Sandler reduced their target price on West Bancorporation from $21.50 to $20.50 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, July 28th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, West Bancorporation currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $20.50.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On West Bancorporation

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership purchased a new stake in shares of West Bancorporation during the second quarter worth $1,006,000. Royal Bank of Canada increased its position in West Bancorporation by 7.5% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 38,547 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $769,000 after purchasing an additional 2,675 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of West Bancorporation during the 1st quarter worth about $464,000. Marshall Wace LLP acquired a new stake in shares of West Bancorporation during the 2nd quarter valued at about $353,000. Finally, Acadian Asset Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of West Bancorporation by 27.9% during the 1st quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 17,436 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $346,000 after buying an additional 3,799 shares during the last quarter. 44.30% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About West Bancorporation

West Bancorporation, Inc operates as the financial holding company provides community banking and trust services to individuals and small- to medium-sized businesses in the United States. It offers deposit services, including checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as time certificates of deposit.