West Bancorporation Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
West Bancorporation's CEO is Dave Nelson, appointed in Apr 2010, has a tenure of 16.17 years. total yearly compensation is $1.46M, comprised of 41.7% salary and 58.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.21% of the company’s shares, worth $5.13M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 15.8 years and 6.2 years respectively.
Key information
Dave Nelson
Chief executive officer
US$1.5m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 41.74% |
| CEO tenure | 16.2yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.2% |
| Management average tenure | 15.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 05
WTBA: Future Returns Will Reflect Stable Margins And Essentially Unchanged P E Assumptions
Analysts maintained their $25.75 price target for West Bancorporation, citing essentially unchanged assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E as the basis for this view. What's in the News TELUS, Westbank and the Government of Canada are working together on a proposed Sovereign AI Factory cluster under the federal Enabling Large-Scale Sovereign AI Data Centres initiative, focused on high-performance AI compute infrastructure in British Columbia.Narrative Update • May 18
WTBA: Future Returns Will Reflect Stable Margins And Supportive P/E Multiple
Analysts have maintained their $25.75 price target on West Bancorporation, citing largely unchanged assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, along with a slightly adjusted discount rate. What's in the News TELUS is working with the Government of Canada on a proposed Sovereign AI Factory cluster under the federal Enabling Large-Scale Sovereign AI Data Centres initiative, aiming to build high-performance AI compute infrastructure within Canada.Narrative Update • May 04
WTBA: Future Returns Will Reflect Stable Margins Revenue Trends And Modest P/E
Analysts have maintained their $25.75 price target for West Bancorporation, noting only minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, which together support a similar valuation outlook. Valuation Changes Fair Value: $25.75 remains unchanged, indicating no adjustment to the overall valuation estimate.Analysis Article • Apr 26
West Bancorporation, Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
West Bancorporation, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WTBA ) last week reported its latest quarterly results, which makes it a good time...Narrative Update • Apr 19
WTBA: Future Returns Will Rely On Revenue Trends Margins And A Modest P/E
Analysts have revised their price target on West Bancorporation slightly lower from $26.00 to $25.75, citing updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as key inputs behind the recalibration. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Trimmed slightly from $26.00 to $25.75 per share, a reduction of $0.25.Narrative Update • Apr 05
WTBA: Future Returns Will Depend On Stable Margins And A Modest P/E Assumption
Analysts have maintained their $26.00 price target for West Bancorporation, citing largely unchanged assumptions around fair value, discount rate, growth, margin, and future P/E as the basis for holding this level. Valuation Changes Fair Value: unchanged at $26.00 per share, reflecting the same central estimate used previously.Narrative Update • Mar 22
WTBA: Future Returns Will Rely On Stable Margins And A Slightly Higher P/E
Analysts have kept their price target for West Bancorporation steady at $26, citing largely unchanged assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E as the basis for this stable view. Valuation Changes Fair Value: unchanged at $26.0 per share, indicating no adjustment to the core valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Mar 08
WTBA: Future Returns Will Depend On Stable Margins And Refined Earnings Multiples
Analysts kept their $26.00 price target for West Bancorporation unchanged, citing only slight adjustments to assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that did not materially alter their overall view of the stock’s valuation. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Model fair value remains at $26.00, with no change between the prior and updated estimates.Narrative Update • Feb 21
WTBA: Future Returns Will Rely On Stable Margins And Measured Earnings Multiples
Analysts have kept their $26.00 price target for West Bancorporation intact, citing largely unchanged fair value, growth, and margin assumptions, along with a slightly lower future P/E outlook that reflects a more measured view of valuation multiples rather than a shift in the underlying business expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Held steady at $26.00, indicating no change in the central value estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 07
WTBA: Future Returns Will Depend On Margin Discipline And Earnings Quality
Analysts have lifted their price target on West Bancorporation to US$26 from US$25, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that shift their valuation inputs modestly higher. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Adjusted from US$25.00 to US$26.00, representing a small uplift in the implied share value.Analysis Article • Feb 01
West Bancorporation, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
As you might know, West Bancorporation, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WTBA ) last week released its latest full-year, and things did...Narrative Update • Jan 24
WTBA: Future Returns Will Depend On Net Interest Margin And Loan Discipline
Analysts have nudged their fair value outlook slightly higher, as the Street price target on West Bancorporation moved up to $24.00 from $20.50, citing stronger Q3 net interest income driven by net interest margin expansion and mid single digit loan growth. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the 8% upside in pre provision net revenue as a sign that the bank is executing well on its core earnings engine, which they see as supportive of a slightly higher fair value range.Narrative Update • Jan 10
WTBA: Future Returns Will Rely On Durable Net Interest Margin Strength
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for West Bancorporation from US$24 to US$25, citing recent research that points to solid Q3 performance with 8% PPNR upside supported by stronger net interest income, wider net interest margins, and mid single digit loan growth. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the 8% PPNR upside in Q3 as evidence that the current earnings power may support a slightly higher valuation range than previously assumed.Narrative Update • Dec 14
WTBA: Future Returns Will Depend On Durable Net Interest Margin And Loan Stability
Analysts have increased their price target on West Bancorporation to $24.00 from $20.50, citing stronger than expected Q3 performance driven by net interest margin expansion and steady loan growth. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research indicates that bullish analysts view the higher price target as a reflection of improved earnings power, supported by stronger net interest income and disciplined loan growth.Narrative Update • Nov 27
WTBA: Future Returns Will Depend On Lasting Net Interest Margin Expansion
Analysts have raised their price target for West Bancorporation from $20.50 to $24.00, citing strong third-quarter results supported by robust net interest margin expansion and mid-single-digit loan growth. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight a robust third-quarter performance, with results surpassing expectations.Narrative Update • Nov 10
WTBA: Future Performance Will Depend On Sustained Net Interest Margin Strength
Analysts have increased their price target for West Bancorporation from $20.50 to $24.00. This adjustment is based on stronger than expected third-quarter performance, driven by robust net interest income and loan growth.Narrative Update • Oct 27
Midwest Expansion And Digital Efficiency Will Support Future Stability
Narrative Update: Analyst Price Target Raised for West Bancorporation Analysts have increased their price target for West Bancorporation from $20.50 to $24.00. They cite improved profit margins and a slight decrease in the discount rate as key drivers behind this upward revision.Analysis Article • Oct 29
West Bancorporation's (NASDAQ:WTBA) Dividend Will Be $0.25
West Bancorporation, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:WTBA ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.25 per share on 20th of...Analysis Article • Oct 27
Earnings Beat: West Bancorporation, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
It's been a good week for West Bancorporation, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WTBA ) shareholders, because the company has just released...
New Narrative • Sep 24
Tactical Growth And Strong Risk Management Propel Bank Into A Bright Future
Exceptional risk management and strong deposit growth enhance liquidity, funding stability, and position the bank for future loan growth and better profitability.Analysis Article • Jul 31
West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.25
The board of West Bancorporation, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WTBA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.25 per share on...Analysis Article • Apr 28
West Bancorporation's (NASDAQ:WTBA) Dividend Will Be $0.25
West Bancorporation, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WTBA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.25 per share on the 22nd of...Analysis Article • Jan 28
West Bancorporation's (NASDAQ:WTBA) Dividend Will Be $0.25
West Bancorporation, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:WTBA ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.25 per share on 21st of...Analysis Article • Oct 31
West Bancorporation (NASDAQ:WTBA) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.25
West Bancorporation, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WTBA ) will pay a dividend of $0.25 on the 22nd of November. This means the annual...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$35m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$1m | US$608k | US$33m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$32m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$29m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$26m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$1m | US$590k | US$24m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$21m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$21m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$22m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$1m | US$590k | US$24m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$29m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$34m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$41m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$1m | US$514k | US$46m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$49m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$50m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$51m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$1m | US$485k | US$50m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$46m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$42m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$36m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$968k | US$462k | US$33m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$32m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$31m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$30m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$973k | US$436k | US$29m |
Compensation vs Market: Dave's total compensation ($USD1.46M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.48M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Dave's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Dave Nelson (65 yo)
16.2yrs
Tenure
US$1,456,493
Compensation
Mr. David D. Nelson, also known as Dave, has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of West Bancorp., Inc. since April 1, 2010 and serves as its Director since April 1, 2010. Mr. Nelson has been th...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 16.2yrs | US$1.46m | 1.21% $ 5.1m | |
| Executive VP | 4.4yrs | US$842.16k | 0.16% $ 673.8k | |
| Director | no data | US$68.17k | 0.35% $ 1.5m | |
| Executive Vice President | 20.4yrs | US$923.90k | 0.80% $ 3.4m | |
| Executive VP & Chief Risk Officer | 15.8yrs | US$923.90k | 0.66% $ 2.8m | |
| Executive Vice President | 5.4yrs | US$844.05k | 0.25% $ 1.0m | |
| VP & General Counsel | no data | no data | no data | |
| VP, Corporate Counsel & Corporate Secretary | no data | no data | no data |
15.8yrs
Average Tenure
66.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: WTBA's management team is seasoned and experienced (15.8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 16.2yrs | US$1.46m | 1.21% $ 5.1m | |
| Director | 4.4yrs | US$68.17k | 0.35% $ 1.5m | |
| Independent Director | 7.2yrs | US$79.18k | 0.077% $ 327.7k | |
| Independent Chairman | 13.2yrs | US$82.61k | 0.28% $ 1.2m | |
| Independent Director | 1.2yrs | US$58.38k | 0.010% $ 43.3k | |
| Independent Director | 15.2yrs | US$75.11k | 0.14% $ 598.6k | |
| Independent Director | 5.2yrs | US$74.17k | 0.045% $ 189.8k | |
| Independent Director | 4.4yrs | US$69.43k | 0.039% $ 167.4k |
6.2yrs
Average Tenure
66yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: WTBA's board of directors are considered experienced (6.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/19 15:49 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
West Bancorporation, Inc. is covered by 4 analysts. 2 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 |
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| Bryce Rowe | Baird |
| Brendan Nosal | Hovde Group, LLC |
| Nathan Race | Piper Sandler Companies |