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WTBA Stock Forecast: West Bancorporation, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Sept 2026
$30
+0.48% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering West Bancorporation, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $29 — -1.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 79 of 100 as at 14 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$503.0M
Ticker Nerd rank
79 / 100
Median analyst target
$29
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$27.9M+18.0% y/y
Net income$11.1M
Free cash flow$14.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.8%
1M
−1.1%
YTD
+37.1%
1Y
+51.8%
From 52W high
−1.6%
From 52W low
+60.7%
$18
$30
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

WTBA stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores West Bancorporation, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 14 Sept 2026
79 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Momentum
99
Issuance
72
Growth
71
Revisions
66
Accruals
58
Quality
56
Size
53
Value
42
Volatility
38

Momentum (99): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Volatility (38): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

WTBA stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WTBA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$18$20$22$24$26$28$30Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26WTBAHigh $30Median $29Low $28

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says2 analysts
0 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $28Median $29High $30

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −1.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
27 July 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral$27 → $30
26 June 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
26 June 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral$26 → $27
27 Oct 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
28 July 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
15 July 2025Piper SandlerAssumesNeutral$22
27 Jan 2025Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
25 Oct 2024Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
29 Sept 2020Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
16 Oct 2018BairdInitiatesOutperform—
20 Nov 2012Piper SandlerInitiatesHold—
20 Nov 2012Sandler O'NeillInitiatesHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. WTBA appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

WTBA vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 14 Sept 2026, West Bancorporation, Inc. returned +51.8% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

WTBA vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140150160Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26WTBAS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

WTBA analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.4%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

West Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
13.1×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Price / sales
4.9×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

Price / book
1.8×

Cheaper than 49% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
18.0%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
38.8%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
52.6%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Net margin
37.1%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
14.7%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.9%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.5%

Higher than 71% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

West Bancorporation, Inc. (WTBA) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • West Bancorporation, Inc. has a market value of $503.0M and an enterprise value of $439.1M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $102.5M. The latest quarter grew 18.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $38.4M, a 37.4% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.23.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $48.6M, after $1.9M of capital spending.

  • West Bancorporation, Inc. spent $17.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 17.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 13.1×; forward P/E: 10.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.53%, paying out 44% of earnings.

  • West Bancorporation, Inc. employs 180 people — $570K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 15 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

WTBA vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
WTBAWest Bancorporation, Inc.$503.0M
79
FMAOFarmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Ohio)$493.2M
92
COFSChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc.$511.6M
83
PDLBPonce Financial Group, Inc.$486.5M
39
OBTOrange County Bancorp, Inc.$514.6M
78
PBAMPrivate Bancorp of America, Inc.$524.8M
86
BSVNBank7 Corp.$525.8M
46

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own West Bancorporation, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest WTBA news & analysis

Why West Bancorp (WTBA) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research examines West Bancorp (WTBA) as a dividend stock, evaluating whether it has the qualities that make it a worthwhile dividend holding for shareholders. The article suggests WTBA is a strong dividend stock candidate at this time.

Why it matters — Investors watching WTBA would care about this assessment because the article highlights the company's dividend appeal, which is a key factor for shareholders evaluating the stock's income potential.

Why West Bancorp (WTBA) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

Zacks Investment Research · 24 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights West Bancorp (WTBA) as a top dividend stock for investor portfolios, and poses the question of whether the company has what it takes to be a great dividend stock.

Why it matters — A WTBA watcher would care because the company is being recognized for its dividend prospects, which is relevant to income-focused shareholders.

West Bancorp (WTBA) is a Top Dividend Stock Right Now: Should You Buy?

Zacks Investment Research · 6 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research features West Bancorp (WTBA) as a top dividend stock, emphasizing the value of dividends for shareholders and questioning whether WTBA meets the criteria of a strong dividend pick.

Why it matters — A WTBA watcher would care because the piece highlights the company's dividend profile, a key factor for income-focused investors assessing the stock.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about WTBA stock

What is the WTBA stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering West Bancorporation, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $29, with estimates ranging from $28 to $30. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is WTBA stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering West Bancorporation, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks West Bancorporation, Inc. 79 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank WTBA?

As at 14 Sept 2026, West Bancorporation, Inc. ranks 79 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (99 of 100).

Will WTBA stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies -1.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks West Bancorporation, Inc. 79 out of 100 as at 14 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the WTBA stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering West Bancorporation, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WTBA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $28 to $30 over the next 12 months.

How has WTBA stock performed over the past year?

West Bancorporation, Inc. returned +51.8% over the 12 months to 14 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does West Bancorporation, Inc. do?

West Bancorporation Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa.

What is the latest news on WTBA?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 9 Sept 2026): "Why West Bancorp (WTBA) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now". Zacks Investment Research examines West Bancorp (WTBA) as a dividend stock, evaluating whether it has the qualities that make it a worthwhile dividend holding for shareholders. The article suggests WTBA is a strong dividend stock candidate at this time.

Company

About West Bancorporation, Inc.

West Bancorporation Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa. Through its subsidiary, West Bank, it provides community banking and trust services for individuals and small- to medium-sized businesses. Its offerings include deposit products such as checking, savings, money market, and time deposit accounts, along with a range of lending solutions including commercial real estate, construction, business, consumer, residential mortgage, and home equity loans. The company also delivers treasury management, merchant card processing, corporate credit card, and digital banking services through online and mobile channels. West Bancorporation serves customers across Iowa and Minnesota, focusing on relationship-based banking, business services, and fiduciary support for estates, trusts, and agency accounts.

CEO Mr. David D. Nelson · 180 employees · United States · https://www.westbankstrong.com