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Community West Bancshares (CWBC) Stock: Price, Forecast & Analyst Target

Community West Bancshares (CWBC) — MoonshotScore 68/100 (Strong band), calculated Oct 5, 2026. Price $26.53 (+1.11%), as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session; market cap $559M.

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$26.53 +$0.29 (+1.11%) Market Cap $559M

Community West Bancshares · CWBC · NASDAQ

Community West Bancshares operates as the holding company for Community West Bank, providing financial products and services in California. The company focuses on serving small to medium-sized businesses, professionals, and high-net-worth individuals through its seven branch network.

Price as of Oct 2, 2026

Key Statistics

68 of 100

MoonshotScore v2 · Community West Bancshares (CWBC)

Strong
Business Quality Solid (60)
Financial Safety Strained (23)
Valuation Fair (71)
Growth Durability Compounding (97)
Momentum Surging (81)
Why this rating? Method, drivers & history

Bands for the MoonshotScore: Exceptional 80-100 · Strong 65-79 · Fair 45-64 · Weak below 45.

  • Business Quality — Is this a genuinely good business?
  • Financial Safety — Could this blow up on me?
  • Valuation — Am I paying a fair price?
  • Growth Durability — Is the growth real and likely to last?
  • Momentum — Is the market already moving on this?
The ten-second read ·

Elite growth, at a cheap price, but a fragile balance sheet; the market is already moving on it. Business Quality: Solid; Financial Safety: Strained; Valuation: Fair; Growth Durability: Compounding; Momentum: Surging.

  • quarterly revenue $49M (Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
  • EPS beat 3 of 8
  • Altman Z -0.67 · Piotroski F 4

Holding back: balance-sheet strain

Helping: an attractive price, durable growth, positive momentum

What has the MoonshotScore done over time?

MoonshotScore snapshots recorded for CWBC (29 recorded, newest six shown)
RecordedScoreBand
66Strong
67Strong
69Strong
69Strong
67Strong
67Strong

The score moved from 67 in the stored Oct 4, 2026 snapshot to 68 in the current publication computed Oct 5, 2026 (+1); the largest pillar moves were Momentum +2 and Growth Durability +1. This current publication is not yet represented in the immutable snapshot archive.

Calculation uses the most recent completed US trading session. Live price changes do not update the score immediately.

Computed · Educational signal · not a buy or sell recommendation · How the MoonshotScore is computed →

Price & valuation

Dates shown where recorded
MeasureValueAs of
Latest provided price$26.53
Change on the day+1.11%
52-week range$19.79 – $28.17
Market capitalisation$559M
Price / earnings (trailing)14.27
Shares traded on the day138.5K

Price & events

Other perspectives

Council score for Community West Bancshares (CWBC): perspectives

Council is a separate blend of available disciplines; MoonshotScore above remains the five-pillar research rating.

9-Factor Breakdown

Revenue Growth Neutral
Gross Margin Strong
Operating Leverage Neutral
Cash Runway Strong
R&D Intensity Neutral
Insider Activity Moderate
Trading Liquidity Strong
Price Momentum Moderate
News Sentiment Neutral

Legends Council

6 lenses, 0 current

AI simulations built from the named investors' published principles. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or the opinion of these individuals. How these lenses are built

Dalio-style lens (simulated) Ray Dalio Favorable read
Griffin-style lens (simulated) Ken Griffin Favorable read
Simons-style lens (simulated) Jim Simons Favorable read
Englander-style lens (simulated) Izzy Englander Neutral read
Klarman-style lens (simulated) Seth Klarman Favorable read
Moon AI lens (model) Favorable read

Read on: Sep 8, 2026 · older than the 27 hours refresh window; not a current reading

Munger's Mindset

Balance Sheet & Valuation · historical

Financial Health Moderate
Margin of Safety Undervalued
Profit Margin Strong
Revenue Growth Moderate
Debt/Equity Moderate
ROE Neutral
Gross Margin Strong

Read on: Apr 29, 2026 · older than the 27 hours refresh window; not a current reading

How to read these bars and different assessments

Council is a separate blend of available disciplines; MoonshotScore above remains the five-pillar research rating.

Bars show each model's ordered assessment on its own scale, not a probability or a comparable investment return. The adjacent words give the assessment; more filled segments indicate a stronger model reading.

On Apr 29, 2026, the Munger lens read the price at that time as undervalued against its own estimate of value.

Readings on this page are from Oct 5, 2026, except a card that shows its own read date.

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1 · What is it?

What is Community West Bancshares (CWBC), and what does it report?

Short answer · as of

A current FMP business description is unavailable; the listing and provider classification below are the available identity facts. Community West Bancshares (CWBC) is listed on NASDAQ. It employs 338 people and is led by James J. Kim. In Q2 FY2026 it reported revenue of $49M and net income of $3M. The market values it at $559M.

2 · Latest results

What do the latest results show for Community West Bancshares (CWBC)?

Short answer · as of

The most recent reported quarter, Q2 FY2026, carried revenue of $49M. Against analyst estimates the company has EPS beat 3 of 8 reports.

Quarterly income statement — 4 quarters
Revenue, net income and earnings per share by quarter
PeriodRevenueNet incomeEPS
Q2 FY2026$49M$3M$0.10 (diluted)
Q1 FY2026$50M$11M$0.60 (diluted)
Q4 FY2025$49M$11M$0.58 (diluted)
Q3 FY2025$49M$11M$0.57 (diluted)
3 · Financial strengths and risks

What are the financial strengths and risks for Community West Bancshares (CWBC)?

Short answer

The MoonshotScore pillars rate an attractive price, durable growth, positive momentum as strengths. What is holding it back is balance-sheet strain. The distress and quality screens read Altman Z -0.67 · Piotroski F 4. Trailing ratios: ROE 10.5% · ROA 1.1%.

Data-derived red flags

  • Financial-distress signal — its Altman Z-Score of -0.67 sits in the distress zone (elevated bankruptcy risk).
  • Inconsistent delivery — missed Wall Street EPS estimates in 5 of the last 8 reported quarters.
4 · What to check next?

What should you watch next at Community West Bancshares (CWBC)?

Short answer · as of

Current published price targets run low $30.50 · high $30.50 · consensus $30.50 · median $30.50 against a quoted price of $26.53 (as of Oct 2, 2026).

What the records here don't tell us

  • No forward revenue or earnings estimate is on file.
  • The next earnings date is not yet scheduled in the calendar we read.

Checked against the records this page reads, on the dates shown above.

5 · Peer comparison

How does Community West Bancshares compare with its peers?

Short answer

Community West Bancshares's score ranks 1st of 3 in the bounded comparison shown, against 2 same-model peers. These are company scores, not expected investment returns. The set lists named competitors first, then companies in the same data-provider industry classification closest in market value; that classification is the provider's, not our judgment of business similarity.

Peer set — price, market value and MoonshotScore
CompanyPriceMarket valueScore
Community West Bancshares (CWBC) — this page$26.53$559M68
Customers Bancorp, Inc. (CUBI) Named competitor$75.47 Oct 2, 2026$2.55B64 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Banc of California, Inc. (BANC) Named competitor$17.74 Oct 2, 2026$2.73B31 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
First Foundation Inc. (FFWM) Named competitor$5.90 Sep 18, 2026$489M— Model unavailable
Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (NRIM) Same industry, near in market value$24.76 Date unavailable$551M— Model unavailable
Greene County Bancorp, Inc. (GCBC) Same industry, near in market value$34.26 Date unavailable$583M— Model unavailable
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG) Same industry, near in market value$66.65 Date unavailable$531M— Model unavailable
Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (OBT) Same industry, near in market value$37.73 Date unavailable$506M— Model unavailable
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (FMAO) Same industry, near in market value$35.49 Date unavailable$489M— Model unavailable
ACNB Corporation (ACNB) Same industry, near in market value$63.78 Date unavailable$651M— Model unavailable
Capital Bancorp, Inc. (CBNK) Same industry, near in market value$40.45 Date unavailable$659M— Model unavailable
Red River Bancshares, Inc. (RRBI) Same industry, near in market value$103.41 Date unavailable$681M— Model unavailable
Carter Bankshares, Inc. (CARE) Same industry, near in market value$30.75 Date unavailable$681M— Model unavailable

Only 5-pillar scores are ranked together. Other models are not directly comparable. Price and score dates are shown separately; market-value dates are unavailable.

The records behind this page

Analyst targets & estimates

What analysts have on file

Price target, low to high
$30.50 – $30.50
Consensus target
$30.50
Median target
$30.50

Consensus record · Captured .

Measured against a quoted price of $26.53 (as of Oct 2, 2026).

Insider activity

Form 4 records via FMP · Available records within the last 180 days, newest dated Aug 31, 2026 (coverage not recorded)

Transactions
54
Identified insiders
18
Purchases
11
Sales
0
Other transactions
43

Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent.

What Investors Ask About Community West Bancshares (CWBC)

These answers are editorial: 1 of these 9 answers is drawn from the CWBC research dossier (written May 10, 2026 by gemini-2.0-flash); the other 8 are question templates that restate figures shown above. Figures in this section are not part of the source register.

What does the MoonshotScore mean for CWBC?

CWBC carries the MoonshotScore stated above — the Strong band. This is an educational research signal, not a buy or sell recommendation. The number comes from the five-pillar engine (business quality, financial safety, valuation, growth durability, momentum), re-ranked daily against sector peers. Community West Bancshares operates as the holding company for Community West Bank, providing financial products and services in California.

Is CWBC a good stock to buy?

Stock Expert AI does not rate CWBC buy, sell or hold. Community West Bancshares carries a MoonshotScore, in the Strong band, a research rating against its peers rather than a forecast. Whether it fits is your call: check what it sells, whether it earns and what the price assumes. This is educational content, not investment advice.

What is the CWBC stock price today?

The last price recorded on this page for Community West Bancshares (CWBC) is $26.53, as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session (source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote). It is a provider snapshot, not a live exchange feed, so check a brokerage quote before you trade.

What is the CWBC price target?

The analyst consensus price target for Community West Bancshares (CWBC) is $30.50 (range $30.50 to $30.50, median $30.50), per FMP data captured Oct 5, 2026. Targets are analyst opinions and change often; they are not a Stock Expert AI forecast.

What do analysts say about CWBC stock?

Analyst coverage of Community West Bancshares (CWBC) is relatively limited, reflecting its size and regional focus. Current consensus estimates suggest modest revenue and earnings growth in the coming years, driven by expansion of its loan portfolio and improved operational efficiency. Valuation metrics, such as P/E ratio and price-to-book value, are generally in line with its regional banking peers.

What are the key factors to evaluate for CWBC?

Community West Bancshares (CWBC) holds a MoonshotScore in the moderate range. P/E: 14.27x. Analysts target $30.50 (+15%). Not financial advice.

How frequently does CWBC data refresh on this page?

CWBC's price is the last quote we recorded, from the Oct 2, 2026 trading session. Pages are served from a cache, so the copy you are reading can lag that quote. The quote is a provider snapshot, not an exchange feed. Fundamentals follow quarterly filings. V2 is recalculated from the most recent completed US trading session; the score's own date shows its last successful run.

What has driven CWBC's recent stock price performance?

Community West Bancshares (CWBC) moves on earnings results, analyst revisions, sector rotation, and market sentiment. Notable catalyst: Strong presence in California markets. See the News tab for the latest drivers. Past performance does not predict future results.

Should investors consider CWBC overvalued or undervalued right now?

Community West Bancshares (CWBC) trades at 14.27x earnings. Analysts target $30.50 (+15%) — upside seen. Compare P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA against sector peers for a full view.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor.

Machine-generated analysis by Stock Expert AI — model gemini-2.0-flash, generated May 10, 2026. Editorial oversight is systemic, not page-by-page. Editorially accountable: Sedat ANAK, Founder and Editor-in-Chief.

Sources — records for every figure on this page (22 figures)

The 22 rows below are exactly the facts the evidence-backed sections of this page printed — the 10-second verdict, the MoonshotScore, price and market value, the five questions with their receipts, and the records behind this page. Known dates and sources are recorded on their own rows; an em dash or UNRECORDED tier preserves a stored observation without inventing either. The quarterly income statement is provider-standardized (FMP) under one row, and scale definitions — a 0-100 rating, the band ladder, the Piotroski 0–9 range — are fixed rather than measured. No number in those sections was generated by a model. The register does not cover quoted third-party headlines, the dated council readings, or the Frequently Asked Questions; each of those says where it came from where it stands.

"As of" is the date the value is true for where the source carries one — a quarter end, a filing date, a price close, the day the score was computed. A cached observation with no source date remains undated; the page publication date is not used as a substitute.

FMP — 14 facts from Financial Modeling Prep endpoint families

FMP facts used on this page
Fact IDFactValue as shownAs ofTierSource
px.lastLatest provided price$26.53FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Dated to the US trading session the price belongs to, derived from the quote record's timestamp (weekend and pre-open reads roll back to the previous weekday; exchange holidays are not modelled). The record does not establish an exchange execution time. Retrieved 2026-10-04T21:14:32.647Z.
px.changeChange on the day+1.11%FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
px.mcapMarket capitalisation$559MFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Date unknown Market cap record date: 2026-10-02. FMP quote timestamp: 2026-10-02T20:00:01.000Z. Captured from FMP at 2026-10-04T21:14:31.269Z. No share-count basis is inferred; this page preserves the reported amount instead of recalculating it from shares.
px.change_absChange on the day, in dollars+$0.29FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
fin.q_revenueRevenue, Q2 FY2026$49MFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly)
px.pePrice / earnings (trailing)14.27FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
px.volumeShares traded on the day138.5KFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
fin.q_incomeNet income, Q2 FY2026$3MFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly)
fin.q_tableQuarterly income statement4 quarters through Q2 FY2026FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly), as filed
earn.ptStored analyst price targetslow $30.50 · high $30.50 · consensus $30.50 · median $30.50FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 5, 2026 · Coverage not supplied
earn.pt_rangeAnalyst price target, low to high$30.50 – $30.50FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 5, 2026 · Coverage not supplied
earn.pt_consensusConsensus analyst price target$30.50FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 5, 2026 · Coverage not supplied
earn.pt_medianMedian analyst price target$30.50FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 5, 2026 · Coverage not supplied
own.insidersInsider transactions via FMP54 transactions · 11 purchases, 0 sales, 43 other transactions · 18 identified insiders · available records within the last 180 days, newest dated Aug 31, 2026 (coverage not recorded)FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP), carrying Form 4 transaction records — Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent.

UNRECORDED — 6 facts from stored observations whose source was not recorded

UNRECORDED facts used on this page
Fact IDFactValue as shownAs ofTierSource
earn.historyReported versus estimated, recent quartersEPS beat 3 of 8UNRECORDEDStored earnings-history observation — Captured 2026-10-01 · Expired observation
fin.scoresDistress and quality screensAltman Z -0.67 · Piotroski F 4UNRECORDEDStored financial-scores observation — Captured 2026-10-04 · Expired observation
px.range5252-week range$19.79 – $28.17UNRECORDEDStored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-10-01
id.employeesEmployees338UNRECORDEDStored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-10-01
id.ceoChief executiveJames J. KimUNRECORDEDStored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-10-01
fin.ratiosReturn and yield ratios (trailing twelve months)ROE 10.5% · ROA 1.1%—UNRECORDEDStored key metrics — Date unknown

OURS — 2 facts from Stock Expert AI's own score and rank

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ours.moonshotMoonshotScore v268 of 100 · Strong · pillars 60 / 23 / 71 / 97 / 81OURSStock Expert AI MoonshotScore v2 engine
ours.moonshot_changeMoonshotScore movement67 (stored snapshot Oct 4, 2026) → 68 (current publication computed Oct 5, 2026) (+1)OURSStock Expert AI current score publication and immutable score snapshots — The current score publication is not yet represented in the immutable snapshot archive.
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