West Bancorporation Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Earnings

Iowa-based financial holding company sees growth in net interest income and loans

Jan. 29, 2026 at 12:31pm

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West Bancorporation, Inc., the parent company of West Bank, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. The company saw an increase in net interest income and total loans compared to the previous year.

Why it matters

As a regional financial institution serving Iowa and southern Minnesota, West Bancorporation's earnings provide insight into the economic conditions and lending activity in the Midwest. The report highlights the company's ability to grow its core banking business despite broader economic challenges.

The details

For the fourth quarter of 2025, West Bancorporation reported net interest income of $24.21 million, up from $23.45 million in the same period of 2024. Total loans also grew to $2.15 billion, an increase from $2.03 billion at the end of 2024. The company attributed the growth to continued demand for commercial, real estate, and consumer loans across its markets in central Iowa, eastern Iowa, and southern Minnesota.

  • West Bancorporation reported earnings for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.
  • The company's previous fiscal year ended on December 31, 2024.

The players

West Bancorporation, Inc.

A financial holding company that owns West Bank, a community bank serving Iowa and southern Minnesota.

West Bank

A full-service community bank owned by West Bancorporation, offering commercial, real estate, and consumer loans as well as trust services.

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The takeaway

West Bancorporation's solid financial performance in 2025, marked by growth in net interest income and loans, demonstrates the company's ability to capitalize on economic conditions in its regional markets and maintain its position as a leading community bank in Iowa and southern Minnesota.