WesBanco Stock Forecast, Price & News

WesBanco (NASDAQ:WSBC) Frequently Asked Questions

Is WesBanco a buy right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WesBanco in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" WesBanco stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WSBC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has WesBanco's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

WesBanco's stock was trading at $24.36 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, WSBC shares have increased by 35.1% and is now trading at $32.90.
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When is WesBanco's next earnings date?

WesBanco is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, January 25th 2022.
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How were WesBanco's earnings last quarter?

WesBanco, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBC) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October, 26th. The financial services provider reported $0.70 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.77 by $0.07. The financial services provider earned $148.03 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $146.23 million. WesBanco had a net margin of 37.95% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.23%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 4.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.66 earnings per share.
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How often does WesBanco pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for WesBanco?

WesBanco declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 17th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.33 per share on Monday, January 3rd. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.01%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 9th.
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Is WesBanco a good dividend stock?

WesBanco pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.00%. WSBC has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. WesBanco has been increasing its dividend for 12 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of WesBanco is 38.26%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WesBanco will have a dividend payout ratio of 53.23% next year. This indicates that WesBanco will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for WSBC?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price targets for WesBanco's shares. Their forecasts range from $32.00 to $40.00. On average, they anticipate WesBanco's stock price to reach $36.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.4% from the stock's current price.
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Who are WesBanco's key executives?

WesBanco's management team includes the following people:

• Todd F. Clossin, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Robert H. Young, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Executive VP
• Michael L. Perkins, Chief Risk & Administration Officer, Senior EVP (LinkedIn Profile)
• Jayson M. Zatta, Chief Banking Officer & Senior Executive VP
• Stephen J. Lawrence, Chief Internal Auditor & Executive Vice President

What is Paul M. Limbert's approval rating as WesBanco's CEO?

28 employees have rated WesBanco CEO Paul M. Limbert on Glassdoor.com. Paul M. Limbert has an approval rating of 78% among WesBanco's employees.

Who are some of WesBanco's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to WesBanco include The PNC Financial Services Group (PNC), Truist Financial (TFC), SVB Financial Group (SIVB), First Republic Bank (FRC), Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), Regions Financial (RF), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), KeyCorp (KEY), Signature Bank (SBNY), M&T Bank (MTB), Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), East West Bancorp (EWBC), Zions Bancorporation, National Association (ZION), First Horizon (FHN) and Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR).
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What other stocks do shareholders of WesBanco own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other WesBanco investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Energy Transfer (ET), International Business Machines (IBM), KeyCorp (KEY), Verizon Communications (VZ), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Caterpillar (CAT), Walt Disney (DIS) and Gilead Sciences (GILD).

What is WesBanco's stock symbol?

WesBanco trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "WSBC."

Who are WesBanco's major shareholders?

WesBanco's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (8.20%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.85%), Wesbanco Bank Inc. (4.04%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (2.46%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.81%) and Axiom Financial Strategies LLC (1.00%). Company insiders that own WesBanco stock include Brent E Richmond, Denise H Knouse-Snyder, F Eric Nelson Jr, James W Cornelsen, Jayson M Zatta, Jonathan D Dargusch, Jonathan D Dargusch, Kerry M Stemler, Michael L Perkins, Reed J Tanner, Robert H Young, Ronald W Owen, Stephen J Callen and Todd Clossin.
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Which major investors are selling WesBanco stock?

WSBC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Victory Capital Management Inc., Macquarie Group Ltd., BlackRock Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Millennium Management LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., and Morgan Stanley. Company insiders that have sold WesBanco company stock in the last year include Brent E Richmond, F Eric Nelson Jr, James W Cornelsen, Jayson M Zatta, Jonathan D Dargusch, Michael L Perkins, and Todd Clossin.
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Which major investors are buying WesBanco stock?

WSBC stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Two Sigma Investments LP, Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC, SG Americas Securities LLC, Tudor Investment Corp Et Al, Citadel Advisors LLC, Two Sigma Advisers LP, and Invesco Ltd.. Company insiders that have bought WesBanco stock in the last two years include Denise H Knouse-Snyder, Kerry M Stemler, Michael L Perkins, Reed J Tanner, Robert H Young, Ronald W Owen, Stephen J Callen, and Todd Clossin.
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How do I buy shares of WesBanco?

Shares of WSBC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is WesBanco's stock price today?

One share of WSBC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $32.90.

How much money does WesBanco make?

WesBanco has a market capitalization of $2.08 billion and generates $669.46 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $122.04 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.45 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does WesBanco have?

WesBanco employs 2,612 workers across the globe.

When was WesBanco founded?

WesBanco was founded in 1870.

What is WesBanco's official website?

The official website for WesBanco is www.wesbanco.com.

Where are WesBanco's headquarters?

WesBanco is headquartered at 1 BANK PLAZA, WHEELING WV, 26003.

How can I contact WesBanco?

WesBanco's mailing address is 1 BANK PLAZA, WHEELING WV, 26003. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (304) 234-9000 or via fax at 304-234-9450.