Webster Financial Corporation
$ 72.42
-0.49%
24 Feb - close price
- Market Cap 11,734,762,000 USD
- Current Price $ 72.42
- High / Low $ 72.56 / 71.89
- Stock P/E 12.34
- Book Value 57.12
- EPS 5.90
- Next Earning Report 2026-04-30
- Dividend Per Share $1.60
- Dividend Yield 2.19 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.01 %
- ROE 0.11 %
- 52 Week High 73.98
- 52 Week Low 38.35
About
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.
Analyst Target Price
$74.77
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-01-23 | 2025-10-17 | 2025-07-17 | 2025-04-24 | 2025-01-17 | 2024-10-17 | 2024-07-23 | 2024-04-23 | 2024-01-23 | 2023-10-19 | 2023-07-20 | 2023-04-20 |
| Reported EPS | 1.59 | 1.54 | 1.52 | 1.3 | 1.43 | 1.34 | 1.26 | 1.35 | 1.46 | 1.55 | 1.5 | 1.49 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.53 | 1.52 | 1.41 | 1.38 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.34 | 1.41 | 1.48 | 1.49 | 1.47 | 1.57 |
| Surprise | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.11 | -0.08 | 0.08 | -0.01 | -0.08 | -0.06 | -0.02 | 0.06 | 0.03 | -0.08 |
| Surprise Percentage | 3.9216% | 1.3158% | 7.8014% | -5.7971% | 5.9259% | -0.7407% | -5.9701% | -4.2553% | -1.3514% | 4.0268% | 2.0408% | -5.0955% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-04-30 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.53 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Feb 2026 | Nov 2025 | Aug 2025 | May 2025 | Feb 2025 | Nov 2024 | Aug 2024 | May 2024 | Feb 2024 | Nov 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-02-19 | 2025-11-20 | 2025-08-21 | 2025-05-22 | 2025-02-20 | 2024-11-12 | 2024-08-08 | 2024-05-16 | 2024-02-16 | 2023-11-13 |
| Amount | $0.4 | $0.4 | $0.4 | $0.4 | $0.4 | $0.4 | $0.4 | $0.4 | $0.4 | $0.4 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: WBS
2026-02-04 20:47:09
Banco Santander is set to acquire Webster Financial Corp., the parent company of Webster Bank, for an implied equity valuation of $12.2 billion. This strategic acquisition aims to significantly expand Santander's U.S. presence, positioning the combined entity among the top-tier lenders and a top-five deposit franchise in key Northeastern states. The deal is expected to leverage Webster's efficient deposit gathering to lower Santander's funding costs and enhance customer offerings in the U.S. market.
2026-02-03 20:59:16
Webster Financial Corp., the parent company of Stamford-based Webster Bank, announced an agreement to be acquired by Banco Santander for $12.2 billion. This acquisition will make Webster a wholly-owned subsidiary of Santander, transforming the latter into a top-10 retail and commercial bank in the U.S. by assets and expanding its commercial franchise. The deal is expected to close in the second half of this year, with Webster’s existing Stamford headquarters becoming a core corporate office for Santander.
2026-02-03 20:56:37
Banco Santander has announced its acquisition of Stamford-based Webster Bank for $12.2 billion, making Webster a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal will significantly expand Santander's commercial banking presence, particularly in Connecticut, and integrate Webster’s leadership into Santander Bank NA. This acquisition follows Webster's $10 billion merger with Sterling National Bank four years prior.
2026-01-28 21:18:23
Webster Financial Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share on its common stock, payable on February 19, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 9, 2026. The company also declared dividends for its Series F and Series G Preferred Stocks, with varying payout dates in March and April 2026. Webster Financial, headquartered in Stamford, CT, is a commercial bank with over $80 billion in assets, offering financial services across Commercial Banking, Healthcare Financial Services, and Consumer Banking.
2025-12-16 17:06:43
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.
2025-12-12 16:09:17
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.
