Webster Financial (WBS) to Release Earnings on Friday

Webster Financial (NYSE:WBS) will likely be announcing its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Friday, January 23rd. Analysts expect Webster Financial to post earnings of $1.53 per share and revenue of $731.9510 million for the quarter. Parties can check the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Webster Financial Stock Down 1.8%

Webster Financial stock opened at $63.35 on Wednesday. Webster Financial has a twelve month low of $39.43 and a twelve month high of $66.54. The business has a fifty day moving average of $62.09 and a two-hundred day moving average of $60.03. The firm has a market cap of $10.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.80, a P/E/G ratio of 0.54 and a beta of 1.05. The company has a quick ratio of 0.85, a current ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42.

Webster Financial Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, November 20th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 10th were given a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, November 10th. Webster Financial’s dividend payout ratio is presently 29.80%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have commented on WBS shares. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $72.00 price target on shares of Webster Financial in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Truist Financial reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $72.00 price target on shares of Webster Financial in a report on Friday, January 9th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on shares of Webster Financial from $75.00 to $70.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 20th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Webster Financial in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of Webster Financial from $70.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Webster Financial presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $72.77.

Insider Buying and Selling at Webster Financial

In related news, CEO John R. Ciulla sold 8,000 shares of Webster Financial stock in a transaction on Monday, November 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $55.45, for a total value of $443,600.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 231,872 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,857,302.40. This trade represents a 3.34% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.54% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Webster Financial

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. BOKF NA purchased a new stake in Webster Financial in the third quarter valued at $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in Webster Financial in the third quarter valued at about $29,000. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB acquired a new position in Webster Financial in the third quarter valued at about $33,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. boosted its stake in Webster Financial by 27.9% during the third quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 839 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $50,000 after buying an additional 183 shares during the period. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Webster Financial by 81.5% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 1,107 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $57,000 after acquiring an additional 497 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 85.58% of the company’s stock.

Webster Financial Company Profile

Webster Financial Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut. Through its principal subsidiary, Webster Bank, N.A., the company offers a broad range of banking products and financial services to individuals, small businesses, and middle-market commercial clients. Key offerings include deposit accounts, residential and commercial real estate lending, equipment finance, treasury management, and payment processing solutions.

In addition to traditional banking services, Webster Financial provides wealth management and insurance products designed to help clients plan for retirement, preserve assets, and manage risk.