
West Bancorp (WTBA) Stock Forecast & Price Target
West Bancorp (WTBA) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
West Bancorp Inc. demonstrated positive financial performance with total customer service revenue projected to grow due to market share gains and periodic increases in its trust unit. The bank's net interest income (NII) is forecasted to see a significant rise of 7% quarter-over-quarter in the fourth quarter of 2025, alongside an anticipated 15% year-over-year growth next year driven by managed loan growth. Additionally, the bank's end-of-period loans increased by $43 million, supported by growth in commercial real estate and consumer loans, indicating a robust demand for its lending services.
Bears say
West Bancorp has reported a decline in end-of-period loans held for investment (HFI) by 2% quarter-over-quarter, contrasting with expectations of a 2% increase, indicating a weakening demand in key lending segments such as commercial real estate and commercial and industrial loans. The bank has experienced a significant slow-down in loan growth, likely influenced by macroeconomic uncertainties and a more selective lending approach, resulting in projections of low to mid-single-digit growth for the remainder of the year. Additionally, despite a low level of loan loss provisions, the overall outlook suggests a challenging environment with pressures on core deposit gathering and core fee income, leading to a conservative revenue and growth forecast moving forward.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of West Bancorp and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
West Bancorp (WTBA) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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