Community West Bancshares' posts Q4 net income boost

Community West Bancshares

22/01/2026 21:14

Overview

U.S. bank's Q4 net income rose to $11.17 mln, driven by strong capital foundation

Company announced merger with United Security Bancshares, expected to close in Q2 2026

Net interest margin improved to 4.24% in Q4, reflecting disciplined balance-sheet management

Outlook

Community West Bancshares expects merger with United Security Bancshares to close in Q2 2026

Company aims to strengthen Central California presence through merger

Result Drivers

NET INTEREST MARGIN - Net interest margin increased to 4.24% in Q4, reflecting disciplined balance-sheet management

CREDIT LOSS PROVISION - Provision for credit losses decreased to $515,000 in Q4 from $667,000 in Q3

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Net Income
$11.17 mln
Q4 Provision for Loan Losses
$515,000


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the banks peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Community West Bancshares is $25.00, about 5.1% above its January 21 closing price of $23.78

The stock recently traded at 11 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 10 three months ago

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