Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WABC) Tops Revenue Estimates Despite 9% YoY Decline

Westamerica Bancorporation, a regional bank holding company listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker WABC, recently reported its fourth quarter 2025 earnings and surprised investors by beating revenue expectations even though its year-over-year (YoY) revenue declined by about 9 percent. The firm’s performance has attracted attention from those conducting stock research and monitoring the stock market, especially given mixed trends in the banking sector and broader economic pressures.