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Westamerica Bancorp

Westamerica Bancorp is based in San Rafael, California. Westamerica Bancorporation runs a regional community bank and has approximately $7.5 billion in assets. The banks' net revenue is generated by net interest income. Deposit service charges make up the noninterest income sources. The bank focuses mostly on commercial clients, such as smaller businesses. Its footprint encompasses central and northern California, extending north of San Francisco to Mendocino and Lake counties, south to Kern County in central California, and all the way east to Nevada County.

Westamerica Bancorporation - Common Stock

<p>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods  analyst Kelly Motta   reiterates Westamerica Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $58 to $57.</p>


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WABC

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Reiterates Market Perform on Westamerica Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $57

<p>Piper Sandler  analyst Andrew Liesch   maintains Westamerica Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $51 to $50.</p>


Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Westamerica Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $50

<p>Westamerica Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.37 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 9.27 percent decrease over earnings of $1.51 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $76.19 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $77.52 million by 1.71 percent. This is a 4.89 percent decrease over sales of $80.11 million the same period last year.</p>


Earnings

Westamerica Bancorp Q1 EPS $1.37, Inline, Sales $76.19M Miss $77.52M Estimate

<p>By the close of today, February 16, 2024, <b>Westamerica Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>)</b> 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.</p>
<h3>Westamerica Bancorp Recent Dividend Payouts</h3>
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<th style="text-align: right;"><strong>Payments per year</strong></th>
<th><strong>Dividend</strong></th>
<th><strong>Yield</strong></th>
<th><strong>Announced</strong></th>
<th><strong>Record</strong></th>
<th><strong>Payable</strong></th>
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<td>2024-02-02</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>3.54%</td>
<td>2024-01-25</td>
<td>2024-02-05</td>
<td>2024-02-16</td>
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<td>2023-11-03</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>3.84%</td>
<td>2023-10-26</td>
<td>2023-11-06</td>
<td>2023-11-17</td>
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<td>2023-08-04</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>3.62%</td>
<td>2023-07-27</td>
<td>2023-08-07</td>
<td>2023-08-18</td>
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<td>2023-05-05</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>4.24%</td>
<td>2023-04-27</td>
<td>2023-05-08</td>
<td>2023-05-19</td>
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<td>2023-02-03</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>3.03%</td>
<td>2023-01-26</td>
<td>2023-02-06</td>
<td>2023-02-17</td>
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<td>2022-11-04</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>2.7%</td>
<td>2022-10-27</td>
<td>2022-11-07</td>
<td>2022-11-18</td>
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<td>2022-08-05</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>2.86%</td>
<td>2022-07-28</td>
<td>2022-08-08</td>
<td>2022-08-19</td>
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<td>2022-05-06</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>2.85%</td>
<td>2022-04-28</td>
<td>2022-05-09</td>
<td>2022-05-20</td>
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<td>2022-02-04</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>2.87%</td>
<td>2022-01-27</td>
<td>2022-02-07</td>
<td>2022-02-18</td>
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<td>2021-11-05</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>3.1%</td>
<td>2021-10-28</td>
<td>2021-11-08</td>
<td>2021-11-19</td>
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<td>2021-07-30</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>2.91%</td>
<td>2021-07-22</td>
<td>2021-08-02</td>
<td>2021-08-13</td>
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<td>2021-04-30</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>2.58%</td>
<td>2021-04-22</td>
<td>2021-05-03</td>
<td>2021-05-14</td>
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<p>In terms of dividend yield, Westamerica Bancorp finds itself in the middle ground among its industry peers, while <b>Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWBI#NASDAQ">NWBI</a>)</b> takes the lead with the highest annualized dividend yield at 6.64%.</p>
<h3>Analyzing Westamerica Bancorp Financial Health</h3>
<p>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. </p>
<h3>YoY Growth in Dividend Per Share</h3>
<p><img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1708095934_0.png" alt="dividend chart graph" /></p>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>YoY Earnings Growth For Westamerica Bancorp</h3>
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<p>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.</p>
<h3>Recap</h3>
<p>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%.</p>
<p>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%.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>To stay well-informed about potential changes in financials or dividend disbursements, investors should closely observe the company's performance in the upcoming quarters.</p>
<p>\To stay up-to-date with the companies that are announcing their dividends, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/dividends">click here</a> to visit our Dividends Calendar.  </p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


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NWBI

Surpassing Expectations: Westamerica Bancorp Unleashes Growth Potential and Rewards Investors

<p>Thursday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next  dividend payout from <strong>Westamerica Bancorp</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>). </p>
<h3>What's Happening</h3>
<p>The company announced on Thursday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 44 cents per share. On Friday, Westamerica Bancorp will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 44 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day.</p>
<p>In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Friday. Shareholders who own WABC as of the end of Thursday's session are eligible to receive the 44 cents dividend payout for every share that they own. </p>
<p>According to the company, this dividend will be paid out to shareholders on February 16, 2024. Investors will then be able to either reinvest those dividends back into the stock or use the payment in some other way. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock//dividends">Click here</a> to find details on Westamerica Bancorp's previous dividends.</p>
<p>To keep track of which companies are distributing dividends, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/dividends">click here</a> to visit our Dividends Calendar.  </p>


Westamerica Bancorp's Ex-Dividend Date Is Friday, Here's What You Need To Know

<p>Piper Sandler has decided to maintain its Neutral rating of Westamerica Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>) and lower its price target from $56.00 to $55.00.</p>
<p>Shares of Westamerica Bancorp are trading up 0.0% over the last 24 hours, at $52.11 per share.</p>
<p>A move to $55.00 would account for a 5.55% increase from the current share price.</p>
<h3>About Westamerica Bancorp</h3>
<p>Westamerica Bancorp is based in San Rafael, California. Westamerica Bancorporation runs a regional community bank and has approximately $7.5 billion in assets. The bank's net revenue is generated by net interest income. Deposit service charges make up the noninterest income sources. The bank focuses mostly on commercial clients, such as smaller businesses. Its footprint encompasses central and northern California, extending north of San Francisco to Mendocino and Lake counties, south to Kern County in central California, and all the way east to Nevada County.</p>
<h3>About Analyst Ratings</h3>
<p>Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.</p>
<p>Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.</p>
<p>If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along with analyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>


Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral Rating for Westamerica Bancorp: Here's What You Need To Know

<p>Piper Sandler  analyst Andrew Liesch   maintains Westamerica Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $56 to $55.</p>


Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Westamerica Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $55

<p>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods  analyst Kelly Motta   maintains Westamerica Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $60 to $58.</p>


Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Westamerica Bancorp, Lowers Price Target to $58-Report Released on 18 January 2024

<p><strong>Westamerica Bancorp</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>) reported its Q4 earnings results on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 10:57 AM.</p>
<p>Here's what investors need to know about the announcement.</p>
<h3>Earnings</h3>
<p>Westamerica Bancorp beat estimated earnings by 1.37%, reporting an EPS of $1.48 versus an estimate of $1.46.</p>
<p>Revenue was up $1.11 million from the same period last year.</p>
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
<p>Last quarter the company beat on EPS by $0.12 which was followed by a 2.01% increase in the share price the next day.</p>
<p>Here's a look at Westamerica Bancorp's past performance:</p>
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<th><strong>Quarter</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q3 2023</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q2 2023</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q1 2023</strong></th>
<th><strong>Q4 2022</strong></th>
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<td><strong>EPS Estimate</strong></td>
<td>1.44</td>
<td>1.39</td>
<td>1.37</td>
<td>1.45</td>
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<td><strong>EPS Actual</strong></td>
<td>1.56</td>
<td>1.51</td>
<td>1.51</td>
<td>1.46</td>
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<td><strong>Revenue Estimate</strong></td>
<td>79.57M</td>
<td>79.00M</td>
<td>81.18M</td>
<td>78.92M</td>
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<td><strong>Revenue Actual</strong></td>
<td>83.37M</td>
<td>80.98M</td>
<td>80.11M</td>
<td>79.62M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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</p>
<p>To track all earnings releases for Westamerica Bancorp <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WABC/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> </p>
<p>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</p>


Recap: Westamerica Bancorp Q4 Earnings

<p>Westamerica Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.48 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.46 by 1.37 percent. This is a 1.37 percent increase over earnings of $1.46 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $80.73 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $80.86 million by 0.16 percent. This is a 1.40 percent increase over sales of $79.62 million the same period last year.</p>


Earnings Beats

Westamerica Bancorp Q4 EPS $1.48 Beats $1.46 Estimate, Sales $80.73M Miss $80.86M Estimate

<p>Thursday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next  dividend payout from <strong>Westamerica Bancorp</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>). </p>
<h3>What's Happening</h3>
<p>The company announced on Thursday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 44 cents per share. On Friday, Westamerica Bancorp will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 44 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day.</p>
<p>In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Friday. Shareholders who own WABC as of the end of Thursday's session are eligible to receive the 44 cents dividend payout for every share that they own. </p>
<p>According to the company, this dividend will be paid out to shareholders on November 17, 2023. Investors will then be able to either reinvest those dividends back into the stock or use the payment in some other way. </p>
<p>To read more news on Westamerica Bancorp <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock//">click here</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/dividends">Click here</a> to visit our Dividends Calendar.  </p>


<p>Piper Sandler  analyst Scott Siefers   maintains Westamerica Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $46 to $48.</p>


Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Westamerica Bancorp, Raises Price Target to $48

<p>Westamerica Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.56 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.44 by 8.33 percent. This is a 20.93 percent increase over earnings of $1.29 per share from the same period last year.  The company reported quarterly sales of $83.37 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $79.57 million by 4.78 percent.  This is a 14.84 percent increase over sales of $72.60 million the same period last year.</p>


Westamerica Bancorp Q3 EPS $1.56 Beats $1.44 Estimate, Sales $83.37M Beat $79.57M Estimate

<p>Thursday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next  dividend payout from <strong>Westamerica Bancorp</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>). </p>
<h3>What's Happening</h3>
<p>The company announced on Thursday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 44 cents per share. On Friday, Westamerica Bancorp will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 44 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day.</p>
<p>In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Friday. Shareholders who own WABC as of the end of Thursday's session are eligible to receive the 44 cents dividend payout for every share that they own. </p>
<p>According to the company, this dividend will be paid out to shareholders on August 18, 2023. Investors will then be able to either reinvest those dividends back into the stock or use the payment in some other way. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WABC">Track real-time stock fluctuations for Westamerica Bancorp on Benzinga.</a></p>


Westamerica Bancorp: Dividend Insights

<p>&nbsp;The Board of Directors of Westamerica Bancorporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of&nbsp;$0.44&nbsp;per share on common stock outstanding to shareholders of record at the close of business August 7, 2023. The dividend is payable August 18, 2023.<br />
&nbsp;</p>
<p>Chairman, President and CEO David Payne stated, &quot;This increase in the quarterly dividend recognizes Westamerica&#39;s reliable earnings stream, financial strength and conservative risk profile.&quot;</p>
<p>On July 20, 2023, Westamerica reported&nbsp;$40.2 million&nbsp;in net income for the three months ended June 30, 2023, or&nbsp;$1.51&nbsp;diluted earnings per common share.</p>


Westamerica Bancorporation Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend To $0.44/Share

<p>Westamerica Bancorp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.51 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.39 by 8.63 percent. This is a 60.64 percent increase over earnings of $0.94 per share from the same period last year.  The company reported quarterly sales of $80.98 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $79.00 million by 2.51 percent.  This is a 36.57 percent increase over sales of $59.30 million the same period last year.</p>


Westamerica Bancorp Q2 EPS $1.51 Beats $1.39 Estimate, Sales $80.98M Beat $79.00M Estimate

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Stocks That Hit 52-Week Lows On Thursday

<p>Thursday marks the last chance for investors to receive the next  dividend payout from <strong>Westamerica Bancorp</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>). </p>
<h3>What's Happening</h3>
<p>The company announced on Thursday that it would pay shareholders a quarterly dividend of 42 cents per share. On Friday, Westamerica Bancorp will go ex-dividend, meaning the stock will trade lower to reflect that payout. In other words, the stock will likely open 42 cents lower than it would have opened on any other day.</p>
<p>In order to be eligible to receive a company's dividend, shareholders must own the stock prior to the ex-dividend date—in this case, Friday. Shareholders who own WABC as of the end of Thursday's session are eligible to receive the 42 cents dividend payout for every share that they own. </p>
<p>According to the company, this dividend will be paid out to shareholders on May 19, 2023. Investors will then be able to either reinvest those dividends back into the stock or use the payment in some other way. </p>
<p>To keep track of which companies are distributing dividends, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/dividends">click here</a> to visit our Dividends Calendar. </p>


Thursday Is Your Last Chance To Buy Westamerica Bancorp Before The Dividend Payout

<h3>Understanding Value Stocks</h3>
<p>A value stock is traditionally defined in terms of how investors in the marketplace are valuing that company's future growth prospects. Low P/E multiples are good base indicators that the company is undervalued and can most likely be labelled as a value stock. </p>
<h2>Benzinga Insights has compiled a list of value stocks in the financial services sector that may be worth watching:</h2>
<ol>
<li><strong>A-Mark Precious Metals</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMRK#NASDAQ">AMRK</a>) - P/E: 5.71</li>
<li><strong>BayCom</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCML#NASDAQ">BCML</a>) - P/E: 7.67</li>
<li><strong>Westamerica Bancorp</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WABC#NASDAQ">WABC</a>) - P/E: 7.6</li>
<li><strong>M&amp;T Bank</strong> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTB#NYSE">MTB</a>) - P/E: 9.34</li>
<li><strong>Bank7</strong> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSVN#NASDAQ">BSVN</a>) - P/E: 7.02</li>
</ol>
<p>Most recently, A-Mark Precious Metals reported earnings per share at $1.35, whereas in Q1 earnings per share sat at $1.83. Most recently, the company reported a dividend yield of 2.26%, which has decreased by 0.04% from last quarter's yield of 2.3%.</p>
<p>Most recently, BayCom reported earnings per share at $0.55, whereas in Q4 earnings per share sat at $0.62. Its most recent dividend yield is at 2.04%, which has increased by 0.98% from 1.06% in the previous quarter.</p>
<p>Westamerica Bancorp saw an increase in earnings per share from 1.46 in Q4 to $1.51 now. The company's most recent dividend yield sits at 3.03%, which has increased by 0.33% from 2.7% last quarter. </p>
<p>M&amp;T Bank has reported Q1 earnings per share at $4.09, which has decreased by 10.5% compared to Q4, which was 4.57. Its most recent dividend yield is at 3.35%, which has increased by 0.46% from 2.89% in the previous quarter.</p>
<p>This quarter, Bank7 experienced an increase in earnings per share, which was $0.91 in Q4 and is now $1.04. Its most recent dividend yield is at 2.24%, which has decreased by 0.23% from 2.47% in the previous quarter.</p>
<p>These 5 value stocks were selected by <strong>Benzinga Insights</strong> based on quantified analysis. While this methodical judgment process is not meant to make final decisions, our technology can give investors additional perception into the sector.</p>


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