West Bancorporation reported Q4 2025 net income of $7.4 million, with full-year earnings up 35% to $32.6 million despite a $4 million securities loss. The bank achieved improved net interest margins (up 49 basis points YoY), strong deposit growth of $162 million in Q4, and maintained pristine credit quality with no nonperforming loans. Management expects continued margin expansion from $400 million in fixed-rate loan repricing at 1.5-2% yield pickup, though deposit growth outlook remains uncertain due to anticipated public fund outflows in 2026.

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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, June 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA) (the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, will report its results for the second quarter of 2024 on Thursday, July 25, 2024 before the markets open.

West Bancorp (WTBA) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 29.63% and 0.84%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Capitol Federal (CFFN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0% and 2.68%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Essa Bancorp (ESSA) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA) (the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, will report its results for the first quarter of 2024 on Thursday, April 25, 2024 before the markets open.

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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa , Jan. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today reported 2023 net income of $24.1 million, or $1.44 per diluted common share, compared to 2022 net income of $46.4 million, or $2.76 per diluted common share. Net income for the fourth quarter 2023 was $4.5 million, or $0.27 per diluted common share, compared to third quarter 2023 net income of $5.9 million, or $0.35 per diluted common share, and fourth quarter 2022 net income of $8.9 million, or $0.53 per diluted common share. On January 24, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share. The dividend is payable on February 21, 2024, to stockholders of record on February 7, 2024.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA) (the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, will report its results for the fourth quarter of 2023 on Thursday, January 25, 2024 before the markets open.

West Bancorp (WTBA) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA) (the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, will report its results for the third quarter of 2023 on Thursday, October 26, 2023 before the markets open.