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Webster Financial Corp (WBS)
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WBS Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$39.34 - $63.99
Previous CloseN/A
Volume196.53K
Average Volume (3M)1.32M
Market Cap
$8.74B
Enterprise Value$12.84B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.72B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.12B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.7
Beta1.47
Next Earnings
Apr 29, 2025EPS Estimate
1.38Last Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 10, 2025Dividend Yield3.13%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.37
Shares Outstanding171,345,060
10 Day Avg. Volume1,318,648
30 Day Avg. Volume1,319,159
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)3.73
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)2.50
P/FCF Ratio1.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.47
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.27
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.61
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$70.50Price Target Upside38.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
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Webster Financial News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Webster Financial Corp’s Optimistic Earnings Call Review
PremiumCompany Announcements
Webster Financial’s Strong Q4 2024 Performance Despite Challenges
PremiumCompany Announcements
Webster Financial Reports Strong Q4 2024 Earnings
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital FlexibilityCET1 is now in excess of the company's near term operating target of 11% providing WBS with capital flexibility.
Earnings4Q24 was a high quality earnings beat versus expectations, with operating EPS beating consensus on higher net interest income and fees.
Net Interest IncomeWebster reported a solid quarter highlighted by strong NII results and an encouraging 4Q NII guide.
Bears Say
Asset QualityAsset quality metrics deteriorated further in 4Q24, with nonperforming and commercial classified loans increasing.
Loan GrowthLoan growth for 4Q24 was guided to 1.0%-1.5%, slightly below prior estimates.
Loan PerformanceThe increase in nonperforming loans was mostly driven by two office credits.
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Ownership Overview
0.67% Insiders
31.92% Mutual Funds
21.33% Other Institutional Investors
21.00% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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WBS FAQ
What was Webster Financial Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Webster Financial Corp lowest stock price was $39.34 and its highest was $63.99 in the past 12 months.
What is Webster Financial Corp’s market cap?
Webster Financial Corp’s market cap is $8.74B.
When is Webster Financial Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Webster Financial Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 29, 2025 which is in 28 days.
How were Webster Financial Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Webster Financial Corp released its earnings results on Jan 17, 2025. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.352 by $0.078.
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 $1.6 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.13%. See more information on Webster Financial Corp dividends here
What is Webster Financial Corp’s EPS estimate?
Webster Financial Corp’s EPS estimate is 1.38.
How many shares outstanding does Webster Financial Corp have?
Webster Financial Corp has 171,345,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Webster Financial Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Webster Financial Corp reported an EPS of $1.43 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.352. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.988%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Webster Financial Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WBS
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Webster Financial Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$70.50 (38.15% Upside)
$70.50 (38.15% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WBS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $780.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.47%
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.
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WBS Company Deck
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WBS Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a generally positive outlook, with strong financial performance and strategic growth initiatives in place. However, challenges in specific credit portfolios and regulatory pressures present ongoing obstacles.Read More>---
WBS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$70.50
▲(38.15% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering WBS
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
9/10 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+20.77%
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