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By the close of today, February 16, 2024, Westamerica Bancorp (NASDAQ:WABC) will issue a dividend payout of $0.44 per share, resulting in an annualized dividend yield of 3.54%. This payout is exclusively for shareholders who held the stock before the ex-dividend date on February 02, 2024.
| Ex-Date | Payments per year | Dividend | Yield | Announced | Record | Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-02 | 4 | $0.44 | 3.54% | 2024-01-25 | 2024-02-05 | 2024-02-16 |
| 2023-11-03 | 4 | $0.44 | 3.84% | 2023-10-26 | 2023-11-06 | 2023-11-17 |
| 2023-08-04 | 4 | $0.44 | 3.62% | 2023-07-27 | 2023-08-07 | 2023-08-18 |
| 2023-05-05 | 4 | $0.42 | 4.24% | 2023-04-27 | 2023-05-08 | 2023-05-19 |
| 2023-02-03 | 4 | $0.42 | 3.03% | 2023-01-26 | 2023-02-06 | 2023-02-17 |
| 2022-11-04 | 4 | $0.42 | 2.7% | 2022-10-27 | 2022-11-07 | 2022-11-18 |
| 2022-08-05 | 4 | $0.42 | 2.86% | 2022-07-28 | 2022-08-08 | 2022-08-19 |
| 2022-05-06 | 4 | $0.42 | 2.85% | 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-09 | 2022-05-20 |
| 2022-02-04 | 4 | $0.42 | 2.87% | 2022-01-27 | 2022-02-07 | 2022-02-18 |
| 2021-11-05 | 4 | $0.42 | 3.1% | 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-08 | 2021-11-19 |
| 2021-07-30 | 4 | $0.41 | 2.91% | 2021-07-22 | 2021-08-02 | 2021-08-13 |
| 2021-04-30 | 4 | $0.41 | 2.58% | 2021-04-22 | 2021-05-03 | 2021-05-14 |
In terms of dividend yield, Westamerica Bancorp finds itself in the middle ground among its industry peers, while Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:NWBI) takes the lead with the highest annualized dividend yield at 6.64%.
Companies that pay out steady cash dividends are attractive to income-seeking investors, and companies that are financially healthy tend to maintain their dividend payout schedule. For this reason, investors can find it insightful to see if a company has been increasing or decreasing their dividend payout schedule and if their earnings are growing.
From 2020 to 2023, the company's dividend per share showed a positive trend, increasing steadily from $1.64 in 2020 to $1.72 in 2023. This demonstrates the company's commitment to rewarding shareholders by consistently raising dividends.
The earnings chart illustrates an increase in Westamerica Bancorp's earnings per share, from $2.97 in 2020 to $6.04 in 2023. This positive earnings growth provides income-seeking investors with optimism, as it suggests potential for higher cash dividend payouts in the future.
This article takes an in-depth look at Westamerica Bancorp's recent dividend payout and its implications for shareholders. The company is currently distributing a dividend of $0.44 per share today, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 3.54%.
In terms of dividend yield, Westamerica Bancorp finds itself in the middle ground among its industry peers, while Northwest Bancshares takes the lead with the highest annualized dividend yield at 6.64%.
With an increase in dividend per share and earnings per share from 2020 to 2023, Westamerica Bancorp demonstrates a healthy financial status and is likely to maintain their dividend distribution to investors.
To stay well-informed about potential changes in financials or dividend disbursements, investors should closely observe the company's performance in the upcoming quarters.
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This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.
