Webster Financial Corporation (WBS)

NYSE: WBS · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
45.54
+0.66 (1.47%)
Apr 24, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
1.47%
Market Cap 7.81B
Revenue (ttm) 2.50B
Net Income (ttm) 851.19M
Shares Out 171.56M
EPS (ttm) 4.91
PE Ratio 9.27
Forward PE 7.69
Dividend $1.60 (3.51%)
Ex-Dividend Date Feb 2, 2024
Volume 1,451,840
Open 44.08
Previous Close 44.88
Day's Range 44.00 - 45.62
52-Week Range 31.03 - 53.39
Beta 1.32
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 56.27 (+23.56%)
Earnings Date Apr 23, 2024

About WBS

Webster Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Webster Bank, National Association that provides a range of financial products and services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States. It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, HSA Bank, and Consumer Banking. The Commercial Banking segment offers commercial real estate and equipment financing, business banking, asset-based lending, and commercial services; public sector finance; mortgage warehouse financing; sponsor and specialty financing s... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1935
Employees 4,131
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol WBS
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, WBS's revenue was $2.50 billion, an increase of 13.96% compared to the previous year's $2.19 billion. Earnings were $851.19 million, an increase of 35.46%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 15 analysts, the average rating for WBS stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $56.27, which is an increase of 23.56% from the latest price.

Price Target
$56.27
(23.56% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Webster Reports First Quarter 2024 EPS of $1.23; Adjusted EPS of $1.35

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 $212...

1 day ago - Business Wire

Webster Financial Corporation Announces Q1 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation Announces Q1 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call.

19 days ago - Business Wire

Webster Financial, Pacific Premier May Be Targets in Bank M&A

Last year was one of the slowest in decades for bank mergers. While the deal environment remains harsh, Raymond James sees some potential targets.

23 days ago - Barrons

Barclays' Jared Shaw presents a bullish case for mid-cap banks

Jared Shaw, Barclays mid-cap bank analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss whether New York Community Bank's issues represent a more significant problem in banking, best positioned mid-cap banks, and ...

Other symbols: EWBCWAL
6 weeks ago - CNBC Television

Regional bank stocks dragged down by NYCB, led by banks with exposure to New York City real estate

Regional bank stocks were lower across the board early Friday, dragged down by the latest bad news from New York Community Bancorp Inc. that included the disclosure of ”material weaknesses” in its acc...

Other symbols: AXBKUCFGCMACUBIFITBKRE
7 weeks ago - Market Watch

Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends.

3 months ago - Business Wire

Webster Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 EPS of $1.05; Adjusted EPS of $1.46

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation ("Webster") (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. and its HSA Bank division, today announced net income available to c...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Webster Financial Corporation Announces Q4 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation Announces Q4 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call.

3 months ago - Business Wire

Webster Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Ametros

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) today announced that its principal bank subsidiary Webster Bank, N.A. ("Webster") has signed a definitive agreement to acqui...

4 months ago - Business Wire

The market is mispricing Webster Financial's return potential, says KBW's Chris McGratty

Christopher McGratty, KBW head of U.S. bank research, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the bank sector and how to invest in the space in 2024.

Other symbols: KRE
4 months ago - CNBC Television

Webster Reports Third Quarter 2023 EPS of $1.28; Adjusted EPS of $1.55

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation ("Webster") (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. and its HSA Bank division, today announced net income available to c...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Webster Financial Corporation Announces Q3 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. and its HSA Bank division, today announced the following details for its third q...

7 months ago - Business Wire

Regional banks facing credit losses for commercial real estate: Moody's study

A survey of commercial real estate exposure by U.S. regional banks reveals increasing asset risk and potential credit losses as loans mature over the next 18 months, Moody's Investors Service said.

8 months ago - Market Watch

Moody's downgrades string of smaller mid-sized banks

Moody's analysts issued downgrades on a string of small and mid-sized banks. Should investors be worried about a theme developing in the greater banking landscape?

9 months ago - Yahoo Finance

Moody's cuts credit ratings for banks amid commercial real estate pressures

Moody's Investors Service lowered the ratings for 10 banks, including US Bancorp, Bank of New York Mellon, State Street, and Truist Financial.

9 months ago - New York Post

Moody's says US banks are still strong despite downgrades

Ratings agency Moody's said the U.S. banking sector is still strong even after it downgraded several small to mid-sized lenders and warned it might cut the ratings of several major banks.

9 months ago - Reuters

Moody's lowers its credit ratings on U.S. banks

Moody's lowered its credit ratings on a bunch of U.S. based small and mid-sized banks on Tuesday and placed some of their bigger peers on negative review as well. U.S.

9 months ago - Invezz

Moody's Downgrades Credit Ratings For 10 Banks, Puts Six Others On Notice

Ratings agency Moody's cut the credit ratings of several small and midsized banks late Monday and warned other big lenders, citing profitability challenges and funding risks.

Other symbols: BKCFRNTRSSTTTFCUSBASB
9 months ago - Investopedia

Moody's Cuts Ratings at 10 US Banks

US bank stocks declined after Moody's Investors Service lowered its ratings for 10 small and midsize lenders and said it may downgrade major firms including U.S. Bancorp, Bank of New York Mellon Corp....

9 months ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Regional bank shares under fire again after credit downgrade, head for worst day in three months

The SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) fell by more than 3% and was on track for its worst day since May 4.

Other symbols: CFGKREMCOMTBPNC
9 months ago - CNBC

Moody's downgrades US banks, warns of possible cuts to major lenders

Moody's downgraded several small and mid-sized banks and put six major Wall Street lenders on negative watch amid concerns over higher interest rates.

9 months ago - Fox Business

Factbox: Major US banks downgraded by Moody's on worsening outlook

Ratings agency Moody's on Monday downgraded several mid-sized U.S. banks, warning that the credit strength of lenders will likely be tested by funding risks and weaker profits.

9 months ago - Reuters

Moody's cuts ratings of 10 U.S. banks and puts some big names on downgrade watch

Moody's on Monday cut the credit ratings of a host of small and mid-sized U.S. banks and placed several Wall Street big names on negative review.

9 months ago - CNBC

Webster Raises Prime Lending Rate to 8.50 Percent

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. and its HSA Bank division, announced today that it has raised its prime lending ...

9 months ago - Business Wire