Webster Financial (WBS) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Webster Financial (NYSE:WBS) is projected to post its Q3 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, October 16th. Analysts expect Webster Financial to post earnings of $1.51 per share and revenue of $725.2210 million for the quarter. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q3 2025 earningoverview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET.

Webster Financial (NYSE:WBS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 17th. The financial services provider reported $1.52 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.43 by $0.09. The company had revenue of $715.80 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $716.59 million. Webster Financial had a return on equity of 10.84% and a net margin of 20.06%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 16.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.26 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Webster Financial to post $6 EPS for the current fiscal year and $7 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Webster Financial Price Performance

NYSE:WBS opened at $58.87 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $9.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.94, a PEG ratio of 0.55 and a beta of 1.05. Webster Financial has a one year low of $39.43 and a one year high of $63.99. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $59.75 and a 200 day moving average price of $54.69. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 0.86 and a quick ratio of 0.85.

Webster Financial Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 21st. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 11th were given a dividend of $0.40 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 11th. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. Webster Financial’s dividend payout ratio is currently 32.45%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CAO Albert Jen-Wen Wang sold 3,250 shares of Webster Financial stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.31, for a total value of $196,007.50. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 15,755 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $950,184.05. This trade represents a 17.10% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider James Mi Griffin sold 807 shares of Webster Financial stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $62.14, for a total value of $50,146.98. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 12,556 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $780,229.84. The trade was a 6.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold a total of 36,445 shares of company stock valued at $2,168,537 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Webster Financial

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Webster Financial by 81.5% during the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 1,107 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $57,000 after buying an additional 497 shares during the period. State of Wyoming acquired a new stake in Webster Financial during the 2nd quarter worth $93,000. Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Webster Financial during the first quarter worth $114,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Webster Financial by 205.0% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 3,398 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $186,000 after purchasing an additional 2,284 shares during the period. Finally, Sivia Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Webster Financial during the second quarter worth $254,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 85.58% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have commented on the company. Raymond James Financial upped their price target on Webster Financial from $65.00 to $68.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, July 18th. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $78.00 price target on shares of Webster Financial in a research report on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Webster Financial from $70.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, July 18th. Citigroup increased their target price on Webster Financial from $65.00 to $71.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 18th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald started coverage on Webster Financial in a research note on Wednesday, September 10th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $70.00 price objective for the company. Fourteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $68.73.

Webster Financial Company Profile

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.