Community West Bancshares Stock Price, News & Analysis

Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) and United Security Bancshares (NASDAQ: UBFO) signed a definitive all-stock merger agreement to combine, with United Security merging into Community West. The deal gives UBFO shareholders 0.4520 CWBC shares per UBFO share and values the transaction at approximately $191.9 million (about $10.88 per UBFO share based on CWBC’s Dec 16, 2025 close). The boards unanimously approved the transaction, expected to close in Q2 2026, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The combined company would have ~$5 billion in total assets and a post-close ownership split of 70.6% CWBC / 29.4% UBFO.

Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) announced that Martin E. Plourd will retire as President of the company effective March 31, 2026 and will continue to serve as a director of the company and Community West Bank.

Effective April 1, 2026, James J. Kim, currently CEO of the company and CEO and President of the bank, will be appointed CEO and President of both the company and the bank. The board thanked Plourd for a 45-year banking career and noted his ongoing board role and community service, including his role as Chair of the California Bankers Association.

Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) reported unaudited consolidated net income of $10,873,000 and diluted EPS of $0.57 for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, versus net income of $3,385,000 and EPS of $0.18 for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The Board declared a $0.12 per share cash dividend, payable November 14, 2025 to shareholders of record as of October 31, 2025.

Community West Bancshares is the parent of Community West Bank, headquartered in Fresno, California, operating full-service banking centers across Central California and offering commercial lending, agribusiness, SBA, residential construction and mortgage, manufactured housing, private banking and cash management services.

Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) reported strong financial results for Q2 2025, with unaudited consolidated net income of $7.83 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.41, marking a significant turnaround from the net loss of $6.29 million in Q2 2024.

The company announced two shareholder-friendly initiatives: a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable August 15, 2025, and a new share repurchase program authorizing the buyback of up to 3% of outstanding shares (approximately 573,915 shares) beginning July 22, 2025.

Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, with unaudited consolidated net income reaching $8.29 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.44. This represents a significant improvement compared to the same period in 2024, which saw earnings of $3.68 million and $0.31 per diluted share.

The company recently completed a strategic merger on April 1, 2024, when Central Valley Community Bancorp merged with Community West Bancshares, and subsequently, Community West Bank merged with Central Valley Community Bank. Following these mergers, both entities adopted the Community West name and are now headquartered in Fresno, California.

Community West Bank has appointed Hinson M. Thomas as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer (CCO), effective March 17, 2025. Thomas brings over 30 years of experience in credit risk management, commercial banking and lending, previously serving as EVP, Chief Credit Officer at another California-based community bank.

In his new role, Thomas will oversee the Bank's Credit Administration Division, manage company-wide credit quality, and serve on the Executive Managing Committee. He holds a B.S. in Business Management and MBA from California State University, San Jose, and completed postgraduate studies at Pacific Coast Banking School.

Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) reported unaudited consolidated net income of $6,895,000 and diluted earnings per common share of $0.36 for Q4 2024. This compares to $5,893,000 and $0.50 per diluted share in Q4 2023.

The company completed a significant merger on April 1, 2024, when Central Valley Community Bancorp merged with Community West Bancshares. Subsequently, Community West Bank merged with Central Valley Community Bank, with the latter being the surviving institution. Following these mergers, both entities adopted the Community West name.

Headquartered in Fresno, California, Community West Bank operates throughout Central California, offering services including Commercial Lending, Agribusiness, SBA, Residential Construction and Mortgage, Manufactured Housing, Private Banking and Cash Management.

Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) reported unaudited consolidated net income of $3,385,000 and diluted earnings per common share of $0.18 for Q3 2024, compared to $6,390,000 and $0.54 per diluted share in Q3 2023. The company completed its merger with Central Valley Community Bancorp on April 1, 2024, with Central Valley Community Bank merging into Community West Bank. The combined entity, headquartered in Fresno, California, operates full-service Banking Centers throughout Central California, offering various services including Commercial Lending, Agribusiness, SBA, and Mortgage services.

Community West Bancshares (NASDAQ: CWBC) reported a consolidated net loss of $6,290,000 and a fully diluted loss per common share of $0.33 for Q2 2024. This contrasts with net income of $6,282,000 and earnings of $0.54 per fully diluted common share for Q2 2023. The loss is attributed to merger-related expenses, including a provision for loan losses of the acquired loan portfolio.

On April 1, 2024, Central Valley Community Bancorp completed its merger with Community West Bancshares. Subsequently, Community West Bank merged into Central Valley Community Bank, with the latter being the surviving institution. The corporate names were changed to Community West Bancshares and Community West Bank, respectively.

Community West Bancshares, headquartered in Fresno, California, operates full-service Banking Centers throughout California, offering Commercial, Real Estate, and Agribusiness Lending, as well as Private Banking and Cash Management services.