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Operations: Westamerica Bancorporation generates its revenue primarily from its banking segment, which accounted for $293.25 million.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Westamerica Bancorporation declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.44 per share, maintaining its stable and reliable dividend history over the past decade. Despite a decline in net interest income to US$250.6 million and net income to US$138.64 million for 2024, the company's dividends remain well-covered by earnings with a low payout ratio of 33.9%. Recent leadership changes include John Sousa's appointment as Senior Vice President and Treasurer, potentially impacting financial strategy moving forward.

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Carter's

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Carter's, Inc. designs, sources, and markets branded childrenswear under various brands such as Carter's and OshKosh in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $1.87 billion.

Operations: Carter's, Inc. generates its revenue through three primary segments: U.S. Retail ($1.43 billion), International ($408.17 million), and U.S. Wholesale ($1 billion).

Dividend Yield: 6.2%

Carter's, Inc. offers a high dividend yield of 6.17%, placing it among the top 25% of US dividend payers, although its track record has been volatile with past annual drops over 20%. The company's dividends are well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, with payout ratios of 49.8% and 41.5%, respectively. Recent leadership changes include the retirement of CEO Michael D. Casey and Carter's addition to the S&P 600 Index following its removal from the S&P 400 Index.

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