CWBC

In the past six months, Community West Bancshares completed its merger with United Security Bancshares on April 1, 2026, creating a larger community bank with approximately $5 billion in assets. The company reported Q1 2026 earnings on April 23, 2026, and Q2 2026 earnings on July 23, 2026, with Q2 earnings per share of $0.45 exceeding estimates. It pays a quarterly dividend of $0.12, resulting in an annualized dividend of $0.48 and a yield of approximately 1.8%. Blaine C. Lauhon, Chief Operating Officer, retired on March 3, 2026. The stock price increased by 21.62% between September 22, 2025, and September 18, 2026, and saw a 15.37% increase over the past six months, with insider trading activity reported in August and September 2026.