Webster Financial (WBS)
NYSE:WBS
WBS Stock Chart & Stats
$72.60
$0.06(0.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$72.60
$0.06(0.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$43.73 - $74.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume196.53K
Average Volume (3M)4.33M
Market Cap
$11.62B
Enterprise Value$15.64B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$18.35B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.32B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.9
Beta1.26
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2026EPS Estimate
1.53Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.49%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.59
Shares Outstanding161,226,580
10 Day Avg. Volume2,765,533
30 Day Avg. Volume4,331,707
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/Revenue3.54
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.82
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.42
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$74.00Price Target Upside1.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering14
EPS Forecast (FY)6.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Core Operating PerformanceStronger operating earnings driven by higher net interest income from loan growth and increased fee revenue indicate resilient core banking performance that supports shareholder value.
Cost Synergies And Deal ProtectionsMeaningful projected cost synergies and a substantial termination fee increase the likelihood the transaction closes and support improved profitability for the combined bank.
Management Continuity And IntegrationShared executive leadership and the inclusion of Webster management in the combined organization should reduce integration risk and help preserve U.S. franchise continuity.
Bears Say
Deal Structure UncertaintyCombination of cash and acquirer stock creates uncertainty around the final value received by shareholders, complicating valuation and return expectations.
Regulatory And Timeline RiskA foreign acquirer typically faces additional regulatory scrutiny that can lengthen approval timelines and raise execution risk for the transaction.
Valuation Ceiling And Limited UpsideThe deal embeds a market premium and leaves limited upside because shares trade close to the agreed transaction price, capping potential gains for independent investors.
Webster Financial News
WBS FAQ
What was Webster Financial’s price range in the past 12 months?
Webster Financial lowest stock price was $43.73 and its highest was $74.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Webster Financial’s market cap?
Webster Financial’s market cap is $11.62B.
When is Webster Financial’s upcoming earnings report date?
Webster Financial’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 28, 2026 which is in 12 days.
How were Webster Financial’s earnings last quarter?
Webster Financial 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Webster Financial’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Webster Financial pay dividends?
Webster Financial pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.4 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.49%. See more information on Webster Financial dividends here
What is Webster Financial’s EPS estimate?
Webster Financial’s EPS estimate is 1.53.
How many shares outstanding does Webster Financial have?
Webster Financial has 161,226,580 shares outstanding.
What happened to Webster Financial’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Webster Financial 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?
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:
$74.00 (1.93% Upside)
$74.00 (1.93% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WBS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.4%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
71.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Webster Financial
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
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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
$74.00
▲(1.93% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.73% Insiders
32.07% Mutual Funds
22.13% Other Institutional Investors
19.85% Public Companies and
Individual Investors