West Bancorp (WTBA) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

West Bancorp reported Q3 2026 net income of $11.6 million, a 24.8% increase year-over-year, with diluted EPS of $0.67. The bank achieved its first quarterly loan growth in five quarters with a 1.5% increase to $3 billion, driven by margin expansion to 2.77% and disciplined expense management. However, management noted headwinds from intense deposit competition and customer asset sales, with expectations for continued pressure through 2027.