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CWBC Stock Chart & Stats
$24.32
-$0.01(-0.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$24.32
-$0.01(-0.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$18.51 - $28.17
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.42K
Average Volume (3M)482.09K
Market Cap
$736.97M
Enterprise Value$511.15
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$37.92M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$103.18M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.5
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Jul 22, 2026EPS Estimate
0.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.77%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.17
Shares Outstanding27,134,207
10 Day Avg. Volume278,873
30 Day Avg. Volume482,093
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.03
Price to Book (P/B)1.04
Price to Sales (P/S)2.20
P/FCF Ratio9.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$28.25Price Target Upside16.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)2.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)$210.13M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Merger-driven Scale ExpansionThe completed United Security merger meaningfully expands scale and geographic footprint (assets to ~5B), increasing deposit and loan capacity. Larger scale supports higher net interest income, diversification of local markets, and provides a broader base to fund sustainable community banking growth.
Improving Balance Sheet And Capital MetricsMaterial improvement in leverage (D/E ~0.25) and ROE (~10.3% TTM) indicates a more conservative, better-capitalized franchise. Stronger capital ratios enhance loss-absorption capacity, support disciplined lending growth, and provide flexibility to pursue strategic initiatives without compromising stability.
Solid Operating Cash GenerationOperating cash flow covering net income (~1.35x) with FCF near net income signals earnings quality and cash conversion ability. This durable cash generation supports dividend funding, organic growth, and provides buffer against credit cycles when maintained across periods.
Bears Say
Earnings Volatility Across CyclesLarge swings in revenue and margin (very low 2024 margins vs strong TTM recovery) show earnings are sensitive to rate, credit, and merger-related swings. Persistent volatility complicates forecasting, capital planning, and raises the risk that strong recent margins may not persist through adverse cycles.
Recent Decline In Free Cash Flow GrowthA negative FCF growth rate (~-5.8% TTM) despite good coverage suggests cash generation momentum has weakened. If the trend continues it could constrain reinvestment, dividend sustainability, or capital flexibility, particularly if loan growth or integration costs rise post-merger.
Shareholder Legal And Disclosure RisksOngoing or prior shareholder legal challenges related to merger disclosures create execution and reputational risk. Litigation or governance disputes can divert management attention, incur costs, and delay realization of merger synergies, threatening long-term integration outcomes.
Community West Bancshares News
CWBC FAQ
What was Community West Bancshares’s price range in the past 12 months?
Community West Bancshares lowest stock price was $18.50 and its highest was $28.17 in the past 12 months.
What is Community West Bancshares’s market cap?
Community West Bancshares’s market cap is $736.97M.
When is Community West Bancshares’s upcoming earnings report date?
Community West Bancshares’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 22, 2026 which is tomorrow.
How were Community West Bancshares’s earnings last quarter?
Community West Bancshares released its earnings results on Apr 16, 2026. The company reported $0.6 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.53 by $0.07.
Is Community West Bancshares overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Community West Bancshares’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Community West Bancshares pay dividends?
Community West Bancshares pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.12 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.77%. See more information on Community West Bancshares dividends here
What is Community West Bancshares’s EPS estimate?
Community West Bancshares’s EPS estimate is 0.3.
How many shares outstanding does Community West Bancshares have?
Community West Bancshares has 27,134,207 shares outstanding.
What happened to Community West Bancshares’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Community West Bancshares reported an EPS of $0.6 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.53. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.587%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Community West Bancshares?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CWBC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Community West Bancshares Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$28.25 (16.16% Upside)
$28.25 (16.16% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CWBC Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 276.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $10.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
36.31%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Community West Bancshares
Community West Bancshares operates as the bank holding company for Community West Bank, N.A. that provides various financial products and services in California. The company offers deposit products, such as checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, and fixed rate and fixed maturity certificates of deposits; and cash management products. It also provides commercial, commercial real estate, consumer, manufactured housing, and small business administration loans, as well as agricultural loans for real estate and operating lines; home equity lines of credit collateralized by residential real estate; single family real estate loans; and installment loans consisting of automobile and general-purpose loans. The company serves small to medium-sized businesses and their owners, professionals, high-net worth individuals, and non-profit organizations. Community West Bancshares was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Goleta, California.
CWBC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$28.25
▲(16.16% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
7.27% Insiders
12.33% Mutual Funds
0.09% Other Institutional Investors
67.34% Public Companies and
Individual Investors