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Webster Financial (WBS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$50.84
+0.03 (+0.06%)
(As of 02:55 PM ET)
Today's Range
$50.67
$51.24
50-Day Range
$45.43
$52.57
52-Week Range
$31.03
$53.39
Volume
387,988 shs
Average Volume
1.13 million shs
Market Capitalization
$8.73 billion
P/E Ratio
10.40
Dividend Yield
3.15%
Price Target
$57.31

Webster Financial MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.85 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
12.3% Upside
$57.31 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.06% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.50
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.61mentions of Webster Financial in the last 14 days
Based on 15 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.80 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
8.14%
From $5.90 to $6.38 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.99 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

3rd out of 858 stocks

National Commercial Banks Industry

1st out of 84 stocks

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About Webster Financial Stock (NYSE: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 services; credit, deposit, and cash flow management services; and wealth management solutions to business owners and operators, including trust, asset management, financial planning, insurance, retirement, and investment products, as well as treasury management services comprising derivative, treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and trade products and services. This segment also provides commercial services, such as accounts receivable factoring and trade financing, payroll funding, and business process outsourcing. The HSA Bank segment offers health savings accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, flexible spending accounts, and commuter benefit services that are distributed directly to employers and individual consumers, as well as through national and regional insurance carriers, benefit consultants, and financial advisors. The Consumer Banking segment provides consumer deposit and fee-based services, residential mortgages, home equity lines, secured and unsecured loans, and credit cards to consumers; and small business banking products, such as credit, deposit, and cash flow management products to businesses and professional service firms. The company offers online and mobile banking services. Webster Financial Corporation was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

WBS Stock Price History

WBS Stock News Headlines

Webster Financial
Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy
Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.
Deep Dive Into Webster Finl Stock: Analyst Perspectives (11 Ratings)
Webster Financial CFO Glenn MacInnes Intends To Retire
Webster Announces CFO Transition
Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy
Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.
11 Analysts Assess Webster Finl: What You Need To Know
Webster Financial initiated with bullish view at Barclays
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Webster Closes Ametros Acquisition
Wells Fargo Gives a Hold Rating to Webster Financial (WBS)
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
1/23/2024
Ex-Dividend for 2/16 Dividend
2/02/2024
Dividend Payable
2/16/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/18/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
National commercial banks
Sub-Industry
Regional Banks
CUSIP
94789010
Employees
4,261
Year Founded
1986

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$57.31
High Stock Price Target
$70.00
Low Stock Price Target
$42.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+12.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.85
Research Coverage
13 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$867.84 million
Pretax Margin
27.51%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.94 billion
Cash Flow
$7.09 per share
Book Value
$48.86 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
170,242,000
Market Cap
$8.77 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.32

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WBS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Webster Financial stock right now?

13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Webster Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" WBS shares.
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What is Webster Financial's stock price target for 2024?

13 analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Webster Financial's shares. Their WBS share price targets range from $42.00 to $70.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $57.31 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 12.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have WBS shares performed in 2024?

Webster Financial's stock was trading at $50.76 at the start of the year. Since then, WBS shares have increased by 0.5% and is now trading at $51.02.
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Are investors shorting Webster Financial?

Webster Financial saw a increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,510,000 shares, an increase of 36.0% from the January 31st total of 2,580,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,350,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.6 days.
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When is Webster Financial's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 18th 2024.
View our WBS earnings forecast
.

How were Webster Financial's earnings last quarter?

Webster Financial Co. (NYSE:WBS) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 23rd. The financial services provider reported $1.46 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.48 by $0.02. The financial services provider had revenue of $996.96 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $674.82 million. Webster Financial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.05% and a net margin of 22.01%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.60 earnings per share.

How often does Webster Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Webster Financial?

Webster Financial declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 24th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 5th will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share on Friday, February 16th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.14%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 2nd.
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Is Webster Financial a good dividend stock?

Webster Financial (NYSE:WBS) pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.23%. The dividend payout ratio is 32.72%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WBS will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.08% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is James C. Smith's approval rating as Webster Financial's CEO?

6 employees have rated Webster Financial Chief Executive Officer James C. Smith on Glassdoor.com. James C. Smith has an approval rating of 84% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Webster Financial own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Webster Financial investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), BP (BP), Altria Group (MO), Realty Income (O), Pfizer (PFE), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) and Enterprise Products Partners (EPD).

Who are Webster Financial's major shareholders?

Webster Financial's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (10.39%), Vanguard Group Inc. (10.41%), Capital International Investors (4.49%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (3.57%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.28%) and Wellington Management Group LLP (1.69%). Insiders that own company stock include Charles L Wilkins, Christopher J Motl, Daniel Bley, Jack L Kopnisky, Javier L Evans, Luis Massiani, Maureen Mitchell, Thomas X Geisel and William L Atwell.
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How do I buy shares of Webster Financial?

Shares of WBS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Webster Financial have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Webster Financial: Bend Financial Inc., Sterling Bancorp, Sterling National Bank, Webster Bank N.A., Webster Licensing LLC, Webster Statutory Trust I, and Webster Wealth Advisors Inc..
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This page (NYSE:WBS) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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