CWBC - NASDAQ
Community West Bancshares
$24.15
-2.2%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 deposit; 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. It operates through a network of seven branch banking offices in Goleta, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Oxnard, and Paso Robles. Community West Bancshares was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Goleta, California.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotCommunity West Bancshares Management Team
Mr. James J. Kim
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Compensation
$936,506
Mr. Jeffrey M. Martin
Executive Vice President & Chief Banking Officer
Compensation
$445,392
Ms. Shannon R. Livingston CPA
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Compensation
$562,175
Ms. Dawn M. Cagle
Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources
Mr. Timothy Joseph Stronks
Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer
Compensation
$1,276,107
Ms. Debbie Nalchajian-Cohen
Marketing Director
Mr. Martin E. Plourd
President & Director
Compensation
$958,566
Mr. Steven D. McDonald
Secretary & Independent Director
Compensation
$40,671
Ms. Linda Hischier
Senior Vice President & Relationship Manager
Ms. Denise Jereb
Senior Vice President of Senior Risk Manager
Community West Bancshares Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $127K and sold $215K worth of CWBC shares, resulting in $89K of net selling activity.
3 Months
682
15.47K
0
0.00
+15K
+$15K
3-6 Months
3.1K
66.16K
0
0.00
+66K
+$66K
6-9 Months
1.0K
20.75K
22.4K
211.37K
-191K
-$191K
9-12 Months
1.4K
24.38K
223
4.07K
+20K
+$20K
Top Buyers
Stovesand Kirk
Director
$32K
Kim James J
Director, Officer: Ceo
$22K
Plourd Martin E
Director, Officer: President
$19K
Cagle Dawn M
Officer: Executive Vice President
$17K
Lokey James W
Director
$13K
Top Sellers
Plourd Martin E
Director, Officer: President
$177K
Stovesand Kirk
Director
$34K
Martin Jeffrey Michael
Officer: Executive Vice President
$4K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Slightly bearish with $89K net selling. Selling modestly exceeds buying, which could be routine diversification rather than concern.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Moderately negative ratio. Selling is roughly double the buying, which may be routine or signal caution.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.
Insider Participation
5 insider buyers vs. 3 sellers. More insiders buying than selling indicates positive sentiment.
SEC Filings
CWBC - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2023 N/A | April 17, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | 2023 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | April 12, 2022 | May 26, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | April 12, 2021 | May 27, 2021 | 2021 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2020 N/A | April 13, 2020 | May 28, 2020 | 2020 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2019 N/A | April 08, 2019 | May 23, 2019 | 2019 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2018 N/A | April 09, 2018 | May 24, 2018 | 2018 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2017 N/A | April 10, 2017 | May 25, 2017 | 2017 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2016 N/A | April 11, 2016 | May 26, 2016 | 2016 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2015 N/A | April 13, 2015 | May 28, 2015 | 2015 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2014 N/A | April 07, 2014 | May 22, 2014 | 2014 |
Research Paths
Snapshot
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Value Model
Stress test fair value across bear, base, and bull assumptions.
Statements
Validate revenue quality, margins, and balance sheet durability.
Earnings Call
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Dividends
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Analyst Expectations
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