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West Bancorporation, Inc. reported second quarter 2026 net income of $11.1 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, compared with $10.6 million, or $0.61, in the first quarter and $8.0 million, or $0.47, in the prior-year quarter. The board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share, a $0.01 increase and the largest quarterly dividend in the company’s history, payable on August 19, 2026 to stockholders of record on August 5, 2026.
Profitability metrics strengthened, with annualized return on average assets of 1.10% and return on average equity of 16.21%. Net interest margin on a fully tax-equivalent basis rose to 2.69% from 2.59% in the prior quarter and 2.27% a year earlier, while the efficiency ratio improved to 48.78%. Asset quality remained very strong: there were no nonaccrual loans or nonperforming assets, and the allowance for credit losses equaled 1.03% of total loans, even as substandard loans rose to $14.4 million. Deposits excluding brokered balances increased and brokered deposits declined, with estimated uninsured deposits at 27.2% of total deposits. Capital ratios improved, including a tangible common equity ratio of 6.97% and a consolidated total risk-based capital ratio of 13.46%.
West Bancorporation, Inc. reported results from its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 23, 2026. Shareholders owning 14,049,876 shares were present in person or by proxy out of 16,940,785 shares outstanding as of February 13, 2026, representing about 82.9 percent and establishing a quorum.
All eight director nominees were elected, each receiving over 10.6 million votes in favor, with several above 10.9 million, and 3,046,597 broker non-votes recorded for each. Shareholders also approved, on a nonbinding basis, the 2025 executive compensation, with 10,573,274 votes for, 418,364 against, and 11,641 abstentions, plus 3,046,597 broker non-votes.
In addition, shareholders ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026, with 13,719,188 votes for, 324,557 against, and 6,131 abstentions.
West Bancorporation, Inc. reported strong first quarter 2026 results, with net income of $10.6 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, up from $7.4 million and $0.43 in the prior quarter and $7.8 million and $0.46 a year earlier. Return on average assets was 1.06% and return on average equity was 15.91%, reflecting improved profitability.
Net interest income rose to $24.4 million and fully tax-equivalent net interest margin increased to 2.59% from 2.47% in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2.28% a year ago, mainly due to lower deposit and borrowing costs. The efficiency ratio improved to 49.85%, indicating tighter expense control relative to revenue.
Asset quality remained very strong, with nonperforming assets at 0.00% of total assets, no nonaccrual loans, and an allowance for credit losses equal to 1.02% of total loans. Total loans were $3.0 billion and deposits were $3.3 billion, with an estimated 27.0% of deposits uninsured. The tangible common equity ratio increased to 6.75%, supported by retained earnings and lower accumulated other comprehensive loss.
The board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share, payable on May 20, 2026 to stockholders of record on May 6, 2026, representing an annualized dividend yield of 4.20% based on the March 31, 2026 closing stock price of $23.79.
West Bancorporation, Inc. filed a current report to share that it has announced fourth quarter earnings results for the period ended December 31, 2025. The company issued a detailed press release and also declared a quarterly dividend.
The filing also makes available a fourth quarter 2025 earnings presentation. Both the press release and the presentation are furnished as exhibits, providing investors with additional context on the company’s recent operating performance and financial condition.
West Bancorporation, Inc. announced third‑quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2025 and declared a quarterly dividend. The company also made available a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and furnished an earnings presentation (Exhibit 99.2). The materials were furnished under the Exchange Act and are not deemed filed, except as may be specifically incorporated by reference.
West Bancorporation (WTBA) announced a planned board transition. Director James W. Noyce, 70, informed the company on October 14, 2025 that he will not stand for re-election at the April 2026 annual meeting. He will continue serving on the boards of West Bancorporation and West Bank until that meeting.
Noyce has served for 17 years, is chair of the audit committee and a member of the nominating and governance committee, and previously was the company’s chair for six years. The company stated his decision was not due to any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.