WBS Webster Financial Corporation

$63.53

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Reporting for fiscal period ending 2025-12-31
Expected on Jan 22, 2026
Report Time: Unknown Release Time
The Whisper Number
$1.65
Consensus Estimate: $1.54
Revenue Estimate: $732.30M

Latest Earnings Insight

Webster Financial's upcoming earnings report on July 17 is poised to capture attention, particularly given the whisper number of $1.53, which subtly raises the bar above the consensus EPS estimate of $1.43. With a market cap nearing $9.9 billion, the financial institution is navigating a landscape where investor expectations are finely tuned to its performance metrics. The revenue estimate stands at $715.28 million, setting a robust target for Webster to meet or exceed. In the absence of recent news, the focus shifts to how the company leverages its strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies to drive growth and profitability. As stakeholders await the results, the whisper number serves as a quiet yet significant indicator of the market's sentiment and confidence in Webster's ability to deliver strong financial outcomes.

Updated On 1/6/2026

About Webster Financial Corporation

Webster Financial Corporation is the banking holding company for Webster Bank, a National Association that provides a variety of banking, investment, and financial services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut.

Website: https://www.websterbank.com

Sector
FINANCE
Industry
NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS
Exchange
NYSE
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
December
CIK
801337
Address
FRED SMITH, 132 GRAND STREET, WATERBURY, CT, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$7.60B
P/E Ratio
10.33
PEG Ratio
1.93
Price to Book
0.86
Performance
EPS
$4.37
Dividend Yield
3.54%
Profit Margin
32.50%
ROE
8.63%
Technicals
50D MA
$51.72
200D MA
$51.64
52W High
$63.57
52W Low
$38.46
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
168M
Target Price
$64.13
Beta
1.04

WBS EPS Estimates vs Actual

Estimated
Actual

WBS News & Sentiment

Dec 16, 2025 • GuruFocus SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
JP Morgan Raises Price Target for Webster Financial (WBS) to $75
JP Morgan has maintained its "Overweight" rating on Webster Financial (WBS) and increased its price target from $70 to $75, indicating positive sentiment for the stock. This revised target suggests a potential upside of 13.46% from the current price, surpassing the average target from other analysts. However, GuruFocus estimates a potential downside based on its fair value calculations.
Dec 12, 2025 • TipRanks SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
Webster Financial lowers prime lending rate to 6.75% from 7%
Webster Financial Corporation announced a reduction in its prime lending rate from 7% to 6.75%, effective December 11, 2025. This move was initially reported by TheFly and comes alongside other recent news for the company, including an acquisition, a raised price target from Barclays, and executive compensation adjustments.
Dec 10, 2025 • Investing.com SOMEWHAT-BEARISH
Webster Financial to lower prime lending rate to 6.75%
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) announced it will reduce its prime lending rate from 7.00% to 6.75%, effective December 11, 2025, a move that comes as its stock trades near a 52-week high with a 16.81% year-to-date return. This 25 basis point reduction impacts interest charges on various loan products for businesses and consumers. The announcement follows recent positive Q3 2025 earnings, a strategic acquisition by its HSA Bank division, and compensation changes for its CFO, despite a lowered price target from Raymond James due to net interest margin pressure.
Oct 29, 2025 • Stock Titan NEUTRAL
Webster Financial (NYSE: WBS) lowers prime lending rate to 7.00% from 7.25% at Webster Bank
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) announced that its subsidiary, Webster Bank, N.A., has lowered its prime lending rate. The rate decreased from 7.25 percent to 7.00 percent, effective October 30, 2025. This change was communicated via a press release from Stamford, Connecticut.
Oct 17, 2025 • Investing.com Nigeria NEUTRAL
Earnings call transcript: Webster Financial Q3 2025 beats earnings expectations By Investing.com - Investing.com Nigeria
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Oct 17, 2025 • Providence Business News NEUTRAL
Webster Financial Q3 profit jumps 35% year-over-over to $261.2M - Providence Business News
Webster Financial Corp. reported a significant 35% year-over-year increase in its third-quarter profit, reaching $261.2 million, primarily driven by higher loan and deposit balances and wider loan rate spreads. The profit was also boosted by increased noninterest income from client hedging activity, a credit valuation adjustment, and a legal settlement, despite a rise in noninterest expenses due to investments and one-time restructuring costs.
Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

0.247
33 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Bullish

WBS Reported Earnings

Jul 17, 2025
Jun 30, 2025 (Pre market)
0.11 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.52
  • Estimate: $1.41
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 7.8%
Apr 24, 2025
Mar 31, 2025 (Pre market)
-0.08 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.30
  • Estimate: $1.38
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -5.8%
Jan 17, 2025
Dec 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.08 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.43
  • Estimate: $1.35
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 5.9%
Oct 17, 2024
Sep 30, 2024 (Pre market)
-0.01 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.34
  • Estimate: $1.35
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -0.7%
Jul 23, 2024
Jun 30, 2024 (Pre market)
-0.08 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.26
  • Estimate: $1.34
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -6.0%
Apr 23, 2024
Mar 31, 2024 (Pre market)
-0.06 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.35
  • Estimate: $1.41
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -4.3%
Jan 23, 2024
Dec 31, 2023 (Pre market)
-0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.46
  • Estimate: $1.48
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -1.4%
Oct 19, 2023
Sep 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.06 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.55
  • Estimate: $1.49
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 4.0%
Jul 20, 2023
Jun 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.03 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.50
  • Estimate: $1.47
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 2.0%

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