Westamerica BanCorp. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 38.934 million compared to USD 35.007 million a year ago. Net income was USD 19.055 million compared to USD 4.160 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.71 compared to USD 0.16 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 149.764 million compared to USD 136.412 million a year ago. Net income was USD 71.564 million compared to USD 50.025 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.69 compared to USD 1.9 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.67 compared to USD 1.89 a year ago.