West Bancorporation Future Growth

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West Bancorporation is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 19.8% and 13.7% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 19.1% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 16% in 3 years.

Key information

19.8%

Earnings growth rate

19.07%

EPS growth rate

Banks earnings growth	8.9%
Revenue growth rate	13.7%
Future return on equity	16.00%
Analyst coverage	Low
Last updated	30 Jan 2026

Recent future growth updates

West Bancorporation, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Feb 01

Earnings Beat: West Bancorporation, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Oct 27

Recent updates

West Bancorporation, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Feb 01

West Bancorporation's (NASDAQ:WTBA) Dividend Will Be $0.25

Oct 29

Earnings Beat: West Bancorporation, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Oct 27

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NasdaqGS:WTBA - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
Date	Revenue	Earnings	Free Cash Flow	Cash from Op	Avg. No. Analysts
12/31/2027	126	49	N/A	N/A	1
12/31/2026	116	44	N/A	N/A	1
12/31/2025	95	33	N/A	N/A	N/A
9/30/2025	92	32	40	45	N/A
6/30/2025	87	29	36	47	N/A
3/31/2025	83	26	26	43	N/A
12/31/2024	79	24	14	40	N/A
9/30/2024	77	21	1	36	N/A
6/30/2024	76	21	-8	31	N/A
3/31/2024	76	22	-11	29	N/A
12/31/2023	78	24	-11	25	N/A
9/30/2023	83	29	-5	29	N/A
6/30/2023	90	34	8	36	N/A
3/31/2023	98	41	25	46	N/A
12/31/2022	104	46	38	59	N/A
9/30/2022	108	49	50	64	N/A
6/30/2022	109	50	49	63	N/A
3/31/2022	108	51	44	58	N/A
12/31/2021	106	50	49	58	N/A
9/30/2021	100	46	46	54	N/A
6/30/2021	93	42	42	47	N/A
3/31/2021	86	36	44	47	N/A
12/31/2020	80	33	40	42	N/A
9/30/2020	79	32	40	41	N/A
6/30/2020	78	31	43	44	N/A
3/31/2020	76	30	40	41	N/A
12/31/2019	74	29	36	37	N/A
9/30/2019	73	28	N/A	35	N/A
6/30/2019	72	28	N/A	34	N/A
3/31/2019	71	28	N/A	32	N/A
12/31/2018	70	29	N/A	35	N/A
9/30/2018	70	25	N/A	34	N/A
6/30/2018	70	25	N/A	32	N/A
3/31/2018	70	24	N/A	32	N/A
12/31/2017	69	23	N/A	29	N/A
9/30/2017	67	25	N/A	30	N/A
6/30/2017	66	24	N/A	30	N/A
3/31/2017	64	23	N/A	30	N/A
12/31/2016	64	23	N/A	30	N/A
9/30/2016	64	23	N/A	31	N/A
6/30/2016	63	23	N/A	29	N/A
3/31/2016	62	22	N/A	31	N/A
12/31/2015	62	22	N/A	31	N/A
9/30/2015	61	22	N/A	27	N/A
6/30/2015	60	21	N/A	29	N/A
3/31/2015	59	21	N/A	27	N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: WTBA's forecast earnings growth (19.8% per year) is above the savings rate (3.4%).

Earnings vs Market: WTBA's earnings (19.8% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (15.6% per year).

High Growth Earnings: WTBA's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: WTBA's revenue (13.7% per year) is forecast to grow faster than the US market (10.3% per year).

High Growth Revenue: WTBA's revenue (13.7% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: WTBA's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (16%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

Data	Last Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis	2026/02/15 02:37
End of Day Share Price	2026/02/13 00:00
Earnings	2025/12/31
Annual Earnings	2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

West Bancorporation, Inc. is covered by 3 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

Analyst	Institution
Bryce Rowe	Baird
Nathan Race	Piper Sandler Companies
Daniel Cardenas	Raymond James & Associates

West Bancorporation Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Key information

Recent future growth updates

West Bancorporation, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Price target increased by 12% to US$24.00

Price target decreased by 11% to US$20.50

Earnings Beat: West Bancorporation, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Price target increased by 9.5% to US$23.00

Price target increased by 22% to US$22.00

Recent updates

Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16%

West Bancorporation, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Fourth quarter dividend of US$0.25 announced

New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth

Full year 2025 earnings released

New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth

West Bancorporation, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on February 25, 2026

Now 21% undervalued

West Bancorporation, Inc. to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Jan 29, 2026

Now 21% undervalued

Independent Director recently sold US$345k worth of stock

Director recently sold US$172k worth of stock

Director notifies of intention to sell stock

Price target increased by 12% to US$24.00

Third quarter dividend of US$0.25 announced

Third quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth

West Bancorporation, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on November 19, 2025

West Bancorporation, Inc. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 23, 2025

Price target decreased by 11% to US$20.50

Second quarter dividend of US$0.25 announced

Second quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

West Bancorporation, Inc. announces Quarterly dividend, payable on August 20, 2025

New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth

West Bancorporation, Inc. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Jul 24, 2025

New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth

First quarter dividend of US$0.25 announced

First quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth

West Bancorporation, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on May 21, 2025

West Bancorporation, Inc. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Apr 24, 2025

Philip Jason Worth Not Stand for Re-Election to the Board of West Bancorporation, Inc

Full year 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations

Insufficient new directors

Fourth quarter dividend of US$0.25 announced

West Bancorporation, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Apr 24, 2025

New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth

Full year 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations

West Bancorporation, Inc. to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Jan 23, 2025

New minor risk - Insider selling

Director notifies of intention to sell stock

West Bancorporation's (NASDAQ:WTBA) Dividend Will Be $0.25

Earnings Beat: West Bancorporation, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models

Price target increased by 9.5% to US$23.00

Third quarter dividend of US$0.25 announced

Third quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

Tactical Growth And Strong Risk Management Propel Bank Into A Bright Future

West Bancorporation, Inc. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Oct 24, 2024

West Bancorporation, Inc. and West Bank Announces Resignation of Patrick J. Donovan as Director

West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.25

Price target increased by 22% to US$22.00

Second quarter 2024 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind

Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15%

West Bancorporation, Inc. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Jul 25, 2024

West Bancorporation's (NASDAQ:WTBA) Dividend Will Be $0.25

First quarter dividend of US$0.25 announced

First quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations

Price target decreased by 14% to US$18.00

West Bancorporation, Inc. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Apr 25, 2024

West Bancorporation, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Apr 25, 2024

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

Upcoming dividend of US$0.25 per share at 4.9% yield

Upcoming dividend of US$0.25 per share at 4.9% yield

West Bancorporation's (NASDAQ:WTBA) Dividend Will Be $0.25

Fourth quarter dividend of US$0.25 announced

Full year 2023 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations

West Bancorporation, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend, Payable on February 21, 2024

West Bancorporation, Inc. to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Jan 25, 2024

Price target increased by 24% to US$21.00