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WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION (WABC) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:WABC - US9570901036 - Common Stock

49.37 USD
+0.09 (+0.18%)
Last: 12/16/2025, 2:16:24 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

5

Taking everything into account, WABC scores 5 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, WABC was a below average performer in the market. There are positive signs in the very recent evolution, but the medium term picture is still mixed.

When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, WABC is a bad performer in the overall market: 67% of all stocks are doing better.
WABC is one of the lesser performing stocks in the Banks industry. 79% of 385 stocks in the same industry do better.
The long term trend is still neutral, but the short term trend is positive, so the stock is getting more and more appreciated by traders and investors.
In the last month WABC has a been trading in the 46.23 - 50.04 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
WABC is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so WABC is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION / WABC Weekly stock chart
WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION / WABC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

8

WABC has only a medium technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 50.60. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 48.39, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

45.45

52.64

When analyzing the support we can see 2 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 47.15 to 48.39. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 45.91 to 46.17. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 50.60 to 52.12. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe long term trend for WABC is neutral.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for WABC is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength33.09NEUTRALWABC is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of WABC is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of WABC is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of WABC is above a declining SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)58.02NEUTRALThe RSI value for WABC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.13POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests WABC has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)68.96NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for WABC is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.5MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for WABC suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)23.1NEUTRALThe ADX value for WABC suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION / WABC Daily stock chart

WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION

NASDAQ:WABC (12/16/2025, 2:16:24 PM)

49.37

+0.09 (+0.18%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryBanks
Performance
% Chg0.18%
1 Week2.35%
2 Weeks1.5%
1 Month2.71%
3 Month0.33%
6 Month6.74%
12 Month-4.74%
2 Year-12.64%
3 Year-16.49%
5 Year-10.87%
10 Year5.41%
15 Year-11.16%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.22
ATR(20)%2.5%
ATR Inc-41.22%
Range Today0
ADR(20)1.22
ADR(20)%2.46%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS33.09
3 months CRS53.46
6 months CRS52.31
Mansfield-0.95
10 Day High49.69
10 Day Low46.93
20 Day High50.04
20 Day Low46.23
52 Week High53.86
52 Week Low42
CS1 End48.39
CR1 Start50.6
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.2%
DER(5)0.68%
Volume161
Volume Incr14.18%
Vol(5)129.40K
Vol(50)129.75K

WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION / WABC FAQ

What is the technical rating for WABC stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 5 / 10 to WABC.


What is the trend direction for WABC stock?

The current trend direction for WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION (WABC) is Bearish.


What is the RSI signal for WABC stock?

WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION (WABC) has an RSI value of 58.0166. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION?

The MACD indicator for WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION (WABC) has a value of 0.129812, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the short term momentum for WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION (WABC) stock?

The short term momentum for WESTAMERICA BANCORPORATION (WABC) is positive.