West Coast Community Bancorp (WCCB)


Market Price (11/6/2026): $62.46 | Market Cap: $657.4 MilSector: Financials | Industry: Regional Banks

West Coast Community Bancorp (WCCB)


Market Price (11/6/2026): $62.46
Market Cap: $657.4 Mil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Regional Banks

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.2%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.0%

Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -82%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 12%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Community Financial Services. Themes include Local Lending & Deposit Services, Small Business Banking, and Personalized Client Relationships.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -1.7%, Dist 3Y High is -1.7%

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.2%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.0%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -82%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 12%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Community Financial Services. Themes include Local Lending & Deposit Services, Small Business Banking, and Personalized Client Relationships.
4 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -1.7%, Dist 3Y High is -1.7%

Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 11/1/2026

West Coast Community Bancorp (WCCB) stock has gained about 15% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q3 2026 Financial Performance. West Coast Community Bancorp reported a substantial increase in its fiscal Q3 2026 (ended September 30, 2026) net income, rising 37.7% quarter-over-quarter to $16.7 million, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) growing to $1.59 from $1.16 in fiscal Q2 2026. The company's adjusted EPS of $1.50 significantly surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.35 by approximately 11%, and revenue of $38.41 million also exceeded consensus expectations. This strong performance was driven by a 12.0% sequential increase in net interest income to $37.1 million, robust loan growth of $65.6 million (2.9%) from June 30, 2026, and a 1.3% rise in deposits to $2.56 billion. The taxable equivalent net interest margin also improved to 5.20% for fiscal Q3 2026, up from 4.92% in the prior quarter. Additionally, results included a $920,000 tax benefit from renewable energy tax credits, contributing approximately $0.09 to EPS.

2. Strategic Growth Initiatives and Enhanced Market Visibility. The company expanded its physical presence and service offerings during the period. West Coast Community Bank opened new full-service branches in San Mateo, marking its 11th location, and in downtown San Jose. Concurrently, WCCB launched a new Private Banking Division to offer customized deposit solutions, business and commercial real estate lending, and treasury management services. Furthermore, West Coast Community Bancorp elevated its market profile by uplisting to the Nasdaq Stock Market on September 15, 2026, an event celebrated by ringing the Nasdaq Closing Bell on October 14, 2026, which is expected to increase the stock's visibility and liquidity.

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Updated on 11/1/2026

West Coast Community Bancorp (WCCB) stock has gained about 15% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Exceptional Fiscal Q3 2026 Financial Performance. West Coast Community Bancorp reported a substantial increase in its fiscal Q3 2026 (ended September 30, 2026) net income, rising 37.7% quarter-over-quarter to $16.7 million, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) growing to $1.59 from $1.16 in fiscal Q2 2026. The company's adjusted EPS of $1.50 significantly surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.35 by approximately 11%, and revenue of $38.41 million also exceeded consensus expectations. This strong performance was driven by a 12.0% sequential increase in net interest income to $37.1 million, robust loan growth of $65.6 million (2.9%) from June 30, 2026, and a 1.3% rise in deposits to $2.56 billion. The taxable equivalent net interest margin also improved to 5.20% for fiscal Q3 2026, up from 4.92% in the prior quarter. Additionally, results included a $920,000 tax benefit from renewable energy tax credits, contributing approximately $0.09 to EPS.

2. Strategic Growth Initiatives and Enhanced Market Visibility. The company expanded its physical presence and service offerings during the period. West Coast Community Bank opened new full-service branches in San Mateo, marking its 11th location, and in downtown San Jose. Concurrently, WCCB launched a new Private Banking Division to offer customized deposit solutions, business and commercial real estate lending, and treasury management services. Furthermore, West Coast Community Bancorp elevated its market profile by uplisting to the Nasdaq Stock Market on September 15, 2026, an event celebrated by ringing the Nasdaq Closing Bell on October 14, 2026, which is expected to increase the stock's visibility and liquidity.

3. Increased Shareholder Returns and Strong Analyst Sentiment. Demonstrating confidence in its future performance, the Bancorp's Board of Directors declared an increased quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per common share, a $0.04 per share increase over the previous quarter, payable on or about November 6, 2026. This positive signal to investors was reinforced by consistent "Strong Buy" or "Moderate Buy" ratings from analysts, with average price targets ranging from $67.00 to $75.00, suggesting further upside potential for the stock.

4. Favorable Regional Banking Sector Trends. The broader regional banking sector experienced positive tailwinds during this period, which benefited WCCB. Between year-end 2025 and August 24, 2026, publicly-traded banks generally saw a median share price appreciation of 20%, outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices. Higher interest rates have acted as a near-term advantage for regional bank portfolios, enabling wider net interest margins by allowing banks to lend at higher rates while maintaining relatively low funding costs.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 14.5% change in WCCB stock from 7/31/2026 to 11/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 14.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)731202611052026Change
Stock Price ($)54.5062.4014.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1431430.0%
Net Income Margin (%)37.1%37.1%0.0%
P/E Multiple10.712.214.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)10100.0%
Cumulative Contribution14.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2026 to 11/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WCCB14.5% 
Market (SPY)-1.9%9.2%
Sector (XLF)1.0%2.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 26.6% change in WCCB stock from 4/30/2026 to 11/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 28.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)430202611052026Change
Stock Price ($)49.3162.4026.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1431430.1%
Net Income Margin (%)37.7%37.1%-1.5%
P/E Multiple9.512.228.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1010-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution26.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 11/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WCCB26.6% 
Market (SPY)2.3%7.3%
Sector (XLF)10.7%6.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 55.8% change in WCCB stock from 10/31/2025 to 11/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 26.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)1031202511052026Change
Stock Price ($)40.0562.4055.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1381433.1%
Net Income Margin (%)29.2%37.1%26.8%
P/E Multiple10.412.217.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)10101.1%
Cumulative Contribution55.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 11/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WCCB55.8% 
Market (SPY)8.4%15.4%
Sector (XLF)11.1%11.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 160.4% change in WCCB stock from 10/31/2023 to 11/5/2026 was primarily driven by a 120.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)1031202311052026Change
Stock Price ($)23.9662.40160.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8414370.0%
Net Income Margin (%)43.3%37.1%-14.4%
P/E Multiple5.512.2120.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)810-19.0%
Cumulative Contribution160.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2023 to 11/5/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WCCB160.4% 
Market (SPY)81.3%10.8%
Sector (XLF)85.5%14.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
WCCB Return28%8%22%41%8%45%269%
Peers Return34%4%23%17%12%24%177%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
WCCB Win Rate42%58%67%67%67%64% 
Peers Win Rate47%40%52%50%52%69% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%45% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
WCCB Max Drawdown-11%-19%-18%-9%-8%-5% 
Peers Max Drawdown-13%-22%-33%-20%-21%-13% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: CWBC, PLBC, BCAL, PBAM, BANC.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 11/5/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

WCCB has limited trading history. Below is the Financials sector ETF (XLF) in its place.

EventXLFS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-15.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven80 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-10.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven26 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-16.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven270 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven467 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven74.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven289 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-19.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven123 days105 days

Compare to CWBC, PLBC, BCAL, PBAM, BANC

In The Past

State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -15.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.4% gain to breakeven.

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WCCB has limited trading history. Below is the Financials sector ETF (XLF) in its place.

EventXLFS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven467 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven74.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven289 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-21.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.3%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven272 days62 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-26.1%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven162 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-78.3%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven359.8%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven2329 days1085 days

Compare to CWBC, PLBC, BCAL, PBAM, BANC

In The Past

State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -15.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.4% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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Peer Outperformance in Regional Banks

WCCB has outperformed 95% of its 262 Regional Banks peers over 5Y. Regional Banks ranks 8th of 18 industries in Financials by median 5Y return.
Share of Regional Banks constituents that WCCB has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
90%
of 281 industry peers · 54.7% return
3Y
93%
of 273 industry peers · 153.3% return
5Y
95%
of 262 industry peers · 170.6% return
No Regional Banks peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten WCCB by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Financials sector, ranked by 5Y. Regional Banks is WCCB's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Reinsurance 6 33.1%75.7%125.1% SPNT 168% · RGA 162% · RNR 141%
Investment Banking & Brokerage 13 -3.9%89.1%93.1% IBKR 305% · SNEX 152% · GS 141%
Diversified Banks 12 30.0%140.4%90.3% CM 144% · RY 129% · JPM 127%
Life & Health Insurance 20 14.3%52.3%75.4% JXN 514% · UNM 224% · FG 188%
Property & Casualty Insurance 42 18.9%76.8%66.8% TRV 178% · PGR 172% · ACGL 168%
Multi-Sector Holdings 3 10.1%53.8%59.4% BRK-B 99% · VOYA 59% · JEF 37%
Multi-line Insurance 9 9.5%71.4%59.4% AIZ 105% · GNW 104% · L 98%
Regional Banks ← 263 30.0%87.5%46.7% CBC 268% · FCNCA 176% · NIC 136%
Insurance Brokers 15 5.5%13.4%33.4% LIFE 287% · ARX 89% · WTW 56%
Financial Exchanges & Data 15 20.6%37.2%27.9% CBOE 183% · VIRT 131% · CME 71%
Asset Management & Custody Banks 83 -5.9%22.8%12.3% VCTR 210% · AAMI 207% · WT 205%
Consumer Finance 30 2.9%81.0%8.1% ENVA 330% · FCFS 130% · ECPG 111%
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 14 -46.5%36.8%2.5% FNMA 327% · FMCC 293% · ACT 158%
Diversified Financial Services 4 -1.6%20.1%-1.1% FRHC 153% · EQH 71%
Specialized Finance 3 15.8%31.5%-19.7% HASI -20% · CACC -24%
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 17 19.3%9.1%-29.4% V 103% · MA 94% · CPAY 83%
Mortgage REITs 35 -18.0%-6.1%-37.2% RITM 36% · DX 17% · AGNC 10%
Diversified Capital Markets 20 -47.1%-8.5%-70.1% LPLA 83% · TW 38% · RIOT -53%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

Recent Active Movers

Peer Comparisons

Peers to compare with:

Financials

WCCBCWBCPLBCBCALPBAMBANCMedian
NameWest Coa.Communit.Plumas B.Californ.Private .Banc of . 
Mkt Price62.4626.0863.8522.8486.2717.9544.27
Mkt Cap0.60.70.40.70.52.80.7
Rev LTM143161109180133863152
Op Inc LTM-------
FCF LTM-484259-36454
FCF 3Y Avg-312944-20237
CFO LTM-544260-38857
CFO 3Y Avg-372945-21841

Growth & Margins

WCCBCWBCPLBCBCALPBAMBANCMedian
NameWest Coa.Communit.Plumas B.Californ.Private .Banc of . 
Rev Chg LTM15.1%21.1%19.8%4.3%13.1%-14.0%14.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg20.5%23.1%14.9%28.1%12.8%15.9%18.2%
Rev Chg Q0.3%36.9%6.3%1.4%8.5%-96.5%3.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.1%8.7%1.6%0.4%2.1%-23.0%1.0%
Op Inc Chg LTM-------
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-------
Op Mgn LTM-------
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-------
CFO/Rev LTM-33.5%38.9%33.4%-45.0%36.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-27.6%34.0%27.2%-26.6%27.4%
FCF/Rev LTM-29.7%38.3%32.9%-42.2%35.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-22.4%32.9%26.9%-24.0%25.4%

Valuation

WCCBCWBCPLBCBCALPBAMBANCMedian
NameWest Coa.Communit.Plumas B.Californ.Private .Banc of . 
Mkt Cap0.60.70.40.70.52.80.7
P/S4.54.44.14.13.73.24.1
P/Op Inc-------
P/EBIT-------
P/E12.219.510.612.211.0-125.011.6
P/CFO-13.110.512.2-7.211.4
Total Yield8.2%6.6%11.7%9.6%9.3%1.6%8.7%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.4%2.1%0.9%0.0%2.4%1.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-6.1%8.8%8.0%-7.6%7.8%
D/E0.00.40.10.10.11.10.1
Net D/E-0.8-0.5-1.0-0.0-1.00.1-0.7

Returns

WCCBCWBCPLBCBCALPBAMBANCMedian
NameWest Coa.Communit.Plumas B.Californ.Private .Banc of . 
1M Rtn2.6%-1.0%4.0%5.4%0.1%3.0%2.8%
3M Rtn14.9%3.2%4.5%7.5%0.9%-4.9%3.8%
6M Rtn26.1%9.0%24.2%21.0%15.1%-5.2%18.1%
12M Rtn54.9%23.0%57.6%23.4%51.0%7.9%37.2%
3Y Rtn153.6%68.3%102.7%64.9%154.3%57.9%85.5%
1M Excs Rtn4.1%1.5%6.1%8.4%1.8%6.0%5.0%
3M Excs Rtn15.8%4.4%5.0%9.0%1.4%-2.6%4.7%
6M Excs Rtn21.3%4.1%19.3%16.0%10.2%-10.0%13.1%
12M Excs Rtn41.7%11.5%46.1%11.0%37.1%-3.7%24.3%
3Y Excs Rtn77.2%-6.0%17.3%-14.5%72.1%-9.7%5.7%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20232022202120202017
Single Segment8675665329
Total8675665329


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$62.40 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.6 
Distance from 52W High-1.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$59.85$51.81
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA4.3%20.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility17.5%12.0%
Downside Capture-58.94-21.93
Upside Capture33.1535.01
Correlation (S&P 500)-4.3%11.3%
WCCB Betas & Captures as of 10/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.22-0.03-0.040.000.11-0.03
Up Beta1.40-0.250.11-0.060.19-0.10
Down Beta-0.10-0.16-0.220.010.09-0.23
Up Capture74%72%31%27%27%3%
Bmk +ve Days12182862130427
Stock +ve Days15283266127174
Down Capture-5%-90%-59%-42%-31%-14%
Bmk -ve Days10253664121325
Stock -ve Days612223669120

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WCCB
WCCB54.5%12.2%3.51-
Sector ETF (XLF)11.1%15.2%0.4710.0%
Equity (SPY)9.5%13.6%0.4115.6%
Gold (GLD)3.6%28.7%0.114.1%
Commodities (DBC)37.7%21.2%1.401.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.0%14.2%0.557.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-20.8%43.3%-0.421.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WCCB
WCCB29.4%16.3%1.91-
Sector ETF (XLF)9.1%18.4%0.3616.5%
Equity (SPY)11.3%17.3%0.4811.3%
Gold (GLD)17.5%19.1%0.740.8%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%19.6%0.295.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.2%18.9%-0.0510.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)5.9%51.5%0.290.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WCCB
WCCB25.3%25.9%1.39-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.3%22.1%0.5422.1%
Equity (SPY)14.9%18.0%0.7014.0%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.5%0.59-0.8%
Commodities (DBC)7.6%18.1%0.339.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.7%20.7%0.2317.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)61.3%66.2%1.018.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 9302026128.8%
Average Daily Volume0.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity10.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares0.2%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 11/5/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/27/2026-0.2%0.2% 
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive010
# Negative100
Median Positive 0.2% 
Median Negative-0.2%  
Max Positive 0.2% 
Max Negative-0.2%  
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/27/2026-0.2%0.2% 
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive010
# Negative100
Median Positive 0.2% 
Median Negative-0.2%  
Max Positive 0.2% 
Max Negative-0.2%  
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