Webster Financial Corp (WBS)
NYSE:WBS
WBS Stock Chart & Stats
$68.67
$0.06(0.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$68.67
$0.06(0.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$39.43 - $74.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume196.53K
Average Volume (3M)5.40M
Market Cap
$11.20B
Enterprise Value$15.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$18.35B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.32B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.9
Beta1.31
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2026EPS Estimate
1.53Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.49%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.59
Shares Outstanding161,226,580
10 Day Avg. Volume4,186,928
30 Day Avg. Volume5,398,217
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.29
Price to Book (P/B)1.06
Price to Sales (P/S)2.28
P/FCF Ratio10.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.35
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.42
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.63
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.06
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$74.67Price Target Upside8.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)6.64
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.03B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings And Capital ReturnsImproving net interest income driven by loan growth, higher fee revenue and larger-than-expected share repurchases strengthens near-term earnings and returns capital to shareholders.
M&A SynergiesDeal structure includes projected meaningful cost savings and a substantial termination fee, supporting the likelihood the transaction will close and enhancing value for shareholders.
Management ContinuityShared executive leadership and inclusion of Webster management in the combined organization reduce integration risk and support operational continuity for the U.S. franchise.
Bears Say
Bidding Hurdle And Competitive DeterrentA high earnback requirement combined with the termination fee creates a significant pricing hurdle that is likely to deter competing bidders and cap potential takeover-driven gains.
Deal-implied Valuation CapShares trading near the agreed transaction price and analyst alignment to the takeover value create limited upside for the stock beyond the deal consideration.
Transaction Value And Regulatory UncertaintyCombination of cash and acquirer stock and involvement of a foreign buyer introduce uncertainty about final value received by shareholders and can lengthen the approval timeline due to additional regulatory scrutiny.
Webster Financial News
WBS FAQ
What was Webster Financial Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Webster Financial Corp lowest stock price was $39.43 and its highest was $74.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Webster Financial Corp’s market cap?
Webster Financial Corp’s market cap is $11.20B.
When is Webster Financial Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Webster Financial Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were Webster Financial Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Webster Financial Corp released its earnings results on Jan 23, 2026. The company reported $1.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.532 by $0.058.
Is Webster Financial Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Webster Financial Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Webster Financial Corp pay dividends?
Webster Financial Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.4 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.49%. See more information on Webster Financial Corp dividends here
What is Webster Financial Corp’s EPS estimate?
Webster Financial Corp’s EPS estimate is 1.53.
How many shares outstanding does Webster Financial Corp have?
Webster Financial Corp has 161,226,580 shares outstanding.
What happened to Webster Financial Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Webster Financial Corp reported an EPS of $1.59 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.532. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.216%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Webster Financial Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WBS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Webster Financial Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$74.67 (8.74% Upside)
$74.67 (8.74% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WBS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 8.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
33.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Webster Financial Corp
Webster Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Webster Bank, National Association that provides a range of banking, investment, and financial services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States. It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, HSA Bank, and Retail Banking. The Commercial Banking segment provides lending, deposit, and cash management services; commercial and industrial lending and leasing, commercial real estate lending, equipment financing, and asset-based lending, as well as treasury and payment services; wealth management solutions to business owners, operators, and consumers; and trust, asset management, financial planning, insurance, retirement, and investment products. The HSA Bank segment offers health savings accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, flexible spending accounts, and commuter services that are distributed directly to employers and individual consumers, as well as through national and regional insurance carriers, consultants, and financial advisors. The Retail Banking segment provides deposit and fee-based services, residential mortgages, home equity lines, secured and unsecured loans, and credit cards to consumers. The company also offers online and mobile banking services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 130 banking centers and 251 ATMs. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
WBS Company Deck
WBS Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call conveyed a positive operational and financial performance profile: solid full-year profitability and capital generation, diversified loan growth, improving credit metrics, and strategic investments in growth verticals. Headwinds include elevated deposit competition, some near-term expense pressure from investments, GAAP adjustments in the quarter, and two remaining concentrated problem loan pools (office and health care) that are being actively managed. Management provided conservative but constructive guidance for 2026 with capital return optionality intact.View all WBS earnings summariesWBS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$74.67
▲(8.74% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.73% Insiders
32.07% Mutual Funds
22.13% Other Institutional Investors
19.85% Public Companies and
Individual Investors