Community West Bancshares Reports Earnings Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2026, and Quarterly Dividend
Key Highlights
- ➤Q3 net income $8.07 million, or $0.30 diluted EPS, versus $10.87 million, or $0.57, year-over-year
- ➤Q3 net income rose from $2.70 million, or $0.10 EPS, in Q2 2026
- ➤Total deposits increased $101.0 million sequentially and $1.1 billion year-to-date
- ➤Net interest margin expanded to 4.65% from 4.56% sequentially and 4.20% year-over-year
- ➤Company declared a $0.12 quarterly dividend payable November 20, 2026
Expert Statements
James J. Kim, CEO and President of Community West Bancshares and Community West Bank
“The strength of our Company begins with the relationships our team builds every day.”
James J. Kim, CEO and President of Community West Bancshares and Community West Bank
“During the third quarter, that work translated into strong core deposit growth and a stronger liquidity position.”
James J. Kim, CEO and President of Community West Bancshares and Community West Bank
“As we complete our second full quarter following the United Security Bancshares merger, I am encouraged by the commitment of our team and the confidence our clients place in us.”
James J. Kim, CEO and President of Community West Bancshares and Community West Bank
“Their consistent support provides a strong foundation as we focus on serving our communities and delivering long-term value for our shareholders.”
Shannon Livingston, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Community West Bancshares
“The third quarter financial results reflect organic growth in loans and deposits, a lower cost of deposits, and our tenth consecutive quarter of net interest margin expansion.”
Shannon Livingston, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Community West Bancshares
“Strong core deposit growth has strengthened the Company’s funding profile, a direct result of our team’s work to retain and build client relationships.”
Shannon Livingston, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Community West Bancshares
“While net income increased as compared with the prior quarter, we look forward to moving beyond merger-related expenses and entering a more normalized fourth quarter.”
Shannon Livingston, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Community West Bancshares
“We remain focused on disciplined balance sheet management and translating the earnings capacity of the Company into long-term performance.”
Community West Bancshares Reports Earnings Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2026, and Quarterly Dividend
The Board of Directors of Community West Bancshares (“Company”) (NASDAQ: CWBC), the parent company of Community West Bank (“Bank”), reported today unaudited consolidated net income of $8,066,000, and diluted earnings per share of $0.30 for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to net income of $10,873,000 and $0.57 per diluted common share for the three months ended September 30, 2025. The Company declared a $0.12 per common share cash dividend, payable on November 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of November 6, 2026.
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