Webster Financial Corporation (WBS)

NYSE: WBS · Real-Time Price · USD
50.16
+1.45 (2.98%)
May 8, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
2.98%
Market Cap 8.44B
Revenue (ttm) 2.37B
Net Income (ttm) 754.38M
Shares Out 168.30M
EPS (ttm) 4.44
PE Ratio 11.30
Forward PE 8.43
Dividend $1.60 (3.19%)
Ex-Dividend Date May 12, 2025
Volume 911,278
Open 49.36
Previous Close 48.71
Day's Range 49.24 - 50.38
52-Week Range 39.34 - 63.99
Beta 0.96
Analysts Buy
Price Target 63.08 (+25.76%)
Earnings Date Jun 26, 2025

About WBS

Webster Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Webster Bank, National Association that provides various financial products and services to businesses, individuals, and families in the United States. It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, Healthcare Financial Services, and Consumer Banking. It offers checking, savings, and money market accounts; individual retirement account retirement savings; certificates of deposit; mortgages; home equity loans and lines of credit; business and commercial lines of cred... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1935
Employees 4,407
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol WBS
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Webster Financial's revenue was $2.37 billion, a decrease of -5.59% compared to the previous year's $2.51 billion. Earnings were $744.08 million, a decrease of -11.76%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 12 analysts, the average rating for WBS stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $63.08, which is an increase of 25.76% from the latest price.

Price Target
$63.08
(25.76% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Webster Announces Increase to Common Stock Repurchase Authorization

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation (“the Company”) (NYSE:WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., announced today that its Board of Directors increased the Compan...

7 days ago - Business Wire

Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Dividends.

8 days ago - Business Wire

Webster Financial Corporation (WBS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Emlen Harmon - Director, IR John Ciulla - CEO Neal Holland - CFO Luis Massiani...

14 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Webster Reports First Quarter 2025 EPS of $1.30

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation (“Webster”) (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., today announced net income applicable to common stockholders of $22...

14 days ago - Business Wire

Webster Financial Corporation Announces Q1 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation Announces Q1 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call.

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

I Can Finally Bank On Webster Financial Corporation

Webster Financial Corporation's stock has dropped 21.3% since October 2024, outperforming the S&P 500's 13.4% decline, prompting a shift from 'hold' to a 'buy'. Despite a rise in provisions for credit...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Webster Announces Chief Risk Officer Transition

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) (“Webster” or “the Company”), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., today announced that after 14 years with the Compa...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

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2 months ago - Market Watch

Webster Financial Corporation to Speak at RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation to Speak at RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference.

2 months ago - Business Wire

Webster Financial Corporation (WBS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) Q4 2024 Results Conference Call January 17, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Emlen Harmon - Director, IR John Ciulla - CEO Neal Holland - CFO Luis Massian...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Webster Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 EPS of $1.01; Adjusted EPS of $1.43

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation (“Webster”) (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., today announced net income available to common stockholders of $173...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Webster Financial Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Webster Financial Corporation WBS will release earnings results for its fourth quarter, before the opening bell on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.

4 months ago - Benzinga

Webster Financial Corporation Announces Q4 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Announces Q42024 Earnings Release and Conference Call.

4 months ago - Business Wire

Webster Financial: Risks Are Exaggerated

Webster Financial Corporation, founded in 1935, operates primarily in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York through its subsidiary, Webster Bank. The bank has some meaningful exposure...

4 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Webster Lowers Prime Lending Rate to 7.50 Percent

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., announced today that it has lowered its prime lending rate to 7.50 percent from...

5 months ago - Business Wire

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5 months ago - Benzinga

Webster Lowers Prime Lending Rate to 7.75 Percent

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., announced today that it has lowered its prime lending rate to 7.75 percent from...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Webster Financial: Shares Roar Higher On Solid Outlook, Yet I Retain 'Hold'

Webster Financial stock surged 11.6% on October 17th after Q3 2024 results, despite mixed performance and a previous 'hold' rating. Webster's net interest income dropped 2.7% year-over-year, but depos...

7 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Webster Financial Corporation (WBS) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 17, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Emlen Harmon - Director, IR John Ciulla - CEO Neal Holland - CFO Luis Massia...

7 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Marathon Asset Management and Webster Bank Provide Senior Secured Financing for the Acquisition of PK Companies

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marathon Asset Management (“Marathon”), a leading global credit manager with more than $23 billion of Assets Under Management, and Webster Bank, N.A. (“Webster Bank”), a lea...

7 months ago - Business Wire

Webster Reports Third Quarter 2024 EPS of $1.10; Adjusted EPS of $1.34

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation (“Webster”) (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., today announced net income available to common stockholders of $188...

7 months ago - Business Wire

Webster Financial Corporation Announces Q3 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation Announces Q3 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call.

7 months ago - Business Wire

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8 months ago - Market Watch

Webster Lowers Prime Lending Rate to 8.00 Percent

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Lowers Prime Lending Rate to 8.00 Percent.

8 months ago - Business Wire

Webster Financial Corporation (WBS) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call July 23, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Emlen Harmon - Director, IR John Ciulla - CEO Glenn MacInnes - CFO Conference C...

10 months ago - Seeking Alpha