NYSE:WBS Webster Financial - WBS Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Webster Financial Co. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $39.42 +0.41 (+1.05%) (As of 03/31/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$38.95▼$39.7850-Day Range$37.55▼$55.6552-Week Range$36.49▼$60.48Volume1.05 million shsAverage Volume2.35 million shsMarket Capitalization$6.86 billionP/E Ratio11.10Dividend Yield4.06%Price Target$59.78 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Webster Financial MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside51.6% Upside$59.78 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.00% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.50Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.10Based on 13 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth10.43%From $6.71 to $7.41 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.3.23 out of 5 starsFinance Sector58th out of 890 stocksNational Commercial Banks Industry10th out of 86 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingWebster Financial has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $59.78, Webster Financial has a forecasted upside of 51.6% from its current price of $39.42.Amount of Analyst CoverageWebster Financial has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.00% of the outstanding shares of Webster Financial have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverWebster Financial has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Webster Financial has recently decreased by 13.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipWebster Financial is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.03%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthWebster Financial does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Webster Financial is 45.07%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Webster Financial will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.59% next year. This indicates that Webster Financial will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 3.5 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreWebster Financial has received a 40.42% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Cash withdrawal services", "Mortgages provided by brick and mortar banks", "Mortgage loans for corporations", "Home equity loans", "Consumer savings accounts provided by brick and mortar banks", and "Commercial deposit accounts" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Webster Financial is -0.50. Previous Next 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentWebster Financial has a news sentiment score of 0.10. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.43 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 13 news articles for Webster Financial this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest12 people have searched for WBS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows9 people have added Webster Financial to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 350% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Webster Financial insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.85% of the stock of Webster Financial is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions85.86% of the stock of Webster Financial is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Webster Financial are expected to grow by 10.43% in the coming year, from $6.71 to $7.41 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Webster Financial is 11.10, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 130.03.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Webster Financial is 11.10, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 140.74.Price to Book Value per Share RatioWebster Financial has a P/B Ratio of 0.88. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Webster Financial (NYSE:WBS) StockWebster Financial Corp. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. It operates through the following business segments: Commercial Banking, HSA Bank, and Retail Banking. The Commercial Banking segment includes commercial banking and private banking. The HSA Bank segment offers comprehensive consumer directed healthcare solutions. The Retail Banking segment consists of consumer lending and small business banking units. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.Read More Receive WBS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Webster Financial and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WBS Stock News HeadlinesMarch 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWebster Financial (NYSE:WBS) Downgraded to Sell at StockNews.comMarch 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWebster Financial (WBS) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?April 2, 2023 | Vantage Point (Ad)Where Are The Markets Going Next?More banking collapses could be imminent. If you have any money (at all) invested in the markets... even just your retirement... you'll want to see THIS. What we reveal now could help you sooner (and you won’t want it to be later). March 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWebster Financial Co. (NYSE:WBS) Expected to Post Q1 2023 Earnings of $1.59 Per ShareMarch 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWebster Announces Exclusive Partnership Aimed at Providing Accessible, Inclusive Financial Education and ServicesMarch 28, 2023 | wsj.comWebster Financial Corp. Dep. Pfd. (Rep. 1/40th 6.5% Perp. Pfd. Series A)March 23, 2023 | seekingalpha.comWBS.PG Webster Financial Corporation 6.50% CUM PFD GMarch 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comWebster Financial (NYSE:WBS) Shares Gap Up to $39.15April 2, 2023 | Vantage Point (Ad)Where Are The Markets Going Next?More banking collapses could be imminent. If you have any money (at all) invested in the markets... even just your retirement... you'll want to see THIS. 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March 22, 2023 | businesswire.comWebster Raises Prime Lending Rate to 8.00 PercentMarch 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWebster Bank Shares Its Community Investment StrategyMarch 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWebster Financial (WBS) Soars 5.6%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?March 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWebster Bank Extends Support for Low-to-Moderate Income and Minority Borrowers With Community Liaison OfficersMarch 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPulling back 17% this week, Webster Financial's NYSE:WBS) three-year decline in earnings may be coming into investors focusMarch 11, 2023 | nasdaq.comWebster Financial Enters Oversold TerritoryMarch 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWebster Bank Invests in Community Success Through Outreach and InnovationMarch 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWebster Bank Announces Launch of Finance Lab With Eagle Academy FoundationFebruary 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWebster Creates Innovative Partnership Bringing Banking Services to Underserved Bronx ResidentsFebruary 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWebster Bank Announces Funding for First Connecticut-based Finance LabFebruary 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com5 Stock Picks for Total Yield, Offering Value and GrowthFebruary 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWebster Raises Prime Lending Rate to 7.75 PercentJanuary 31, 2023 | seekingalpha.comWebster Financial Looks Undervalued, But With Elevated Integration RiskJanuary 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWebster Financial (NYSE:WBS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.40January 27, 2023 | msn.comWebster Financial Corporation 6.50% CUM PFD G declares $0.4063 dividendJanuary 27, 2023 | msn.comWebster Financial Corporation DEP SHS RP PFD F declares $0.328 dividendJanuary 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWebster Financial Full Year 2022 Earnings: EPS Misses ExpectationsJanuary 26, 2023 | seekingalpha.comWebster Financial Corporation (WBS) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive WBS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Webster Financial and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address WBS Company Calendar Last Earnings1/26/2023Ex-Dividend for 2/17 Dividend2/03/2023Dividend Payable2/17/2023Today4/01/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)4/27/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry National commercial banks Sub-IndustryRegional Banks SectorFinance Current SymbolNYSE:WBS CUSIP94789010 CIK801337 Webpublic.websteronline.com Phone(203) 578-2202Fax302-636-5454Employees4,193Year Founded1986Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$59.78 High Stock Price Forecast$77.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$50.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+51.6%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.55 Trailing P/E Ratio11.10 Forward P/E Ratio5.87 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$644.28 million Net Margins23.64% Pretax Margin29.28% Return on Equity12.42% Return on Assets1.41% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.84 Current Ratio0.91 Quick Ratio0.91 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.73 billion Price / Sales2.52 Cash Flow$6.06 per share Price / Cash Flow6.50 Book Value$44.67 per share Price / Book0.88Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares174,010,000Free Float170,790,000Market Cap$6.86 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.28 Social Links Key ExecutivesJohn R. CiullaPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorLuis MassianiChief Operating Officer & Executive Vice PresidentGlenn I. MacInnesChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentVikram NafdeChief Information Officer & Executive VPDaniel H. BleyChief Risk Officer & Executive Vice PresidentKey CompetitorsCullen/Frost BankersNYSE:CFRBOK FinancialNASDAQ:BOKFZions Bancorporation, National AssociationNASDAQ:ZIONSynovus FinancialNYSE:SNVFirst HorizonNYSE:FHNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNeo Ivy Capital ManagementBought 1,074 shares on 3/27/2023Ownership: 0.001%Voya Investment Management LLCBought 6,639 shares on 2/28/2023Ownership: 0.017%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckyBought 822 shares on 2/22/2023Ownership: 0.041%Macquarie Group Ltd.Sold 826,978 shares on 2/21/2023Ownership: 2.401%Northwestern Mutual Investment Management Company LLCSold 9,290 shares on 2/21/2023Ownership: 0.009%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions WBS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Webster Financial stock right now? 6 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Webster Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" WBS shares. View WBS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Webster Financial's stock price forecast for 2023? 6 analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Webster Financial's shares. Their WBS share price forecasts range from $50.00 to $77.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $59.78 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 51.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for WBS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have WBS shares performed in 2023? Webster Financial's stock was trading at $47.34 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, WBS shares have decreased by 16.7% and is now trading at $39.42. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Webster Financial's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 27th 2023. View our WBS earnings forecast. How were Webster Financial's earnings last quarter? Webster Financial Co. (NYSE:WBS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January, 26th. The financial services provider reported $1.60 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.66 by $0.06. The financial services provider had revenue of $704.60 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $708.52 million. Webster Financial had a net margin of 23.64% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.42%. The firm's revenue was up 122.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.31 earnings per share. How often does Webster Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Webster Financial? Webster Financial announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 25th. Investors of record on Monday, February 6th will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share on Friday, February 17th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.06%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 3rd. Read our dividend analysis for WBS. What ETFs hold Webster Financial's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Webster Financial (NYSE:WBS) stock in their portfolio include Invesco KBW Regional Banking ETF (KBWR), SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE), iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT), SPDR S&P Bank ETF (KBE), Direxion Daily Regional Banks Bull 3x Shares (DPST), First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO), Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF (IVOV) and iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF (IJJ). Is Webster Financial a good dividend stock? Webster Financial (NYSE:WBS) pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.03%. WBS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 45.07%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, WBS will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.59% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for WBS. What is James C. Smith's approval rating as Webster Financial's CEO? 6 employees have rated Webster Financial Chief Executive Officer James C. Smith on Glassdoor.com. James C. Smith has an approval rating of 84% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Webster Financial own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Webster Financial investors own include AT&T (T), Verizon Communications (VZ), BP (BP), Altria Group (MO), Realty Income (O), Pfizer (PFE), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) and Enterprise Products Partners (EPD). What is Webster Financial's stock symbol? Webster Financial trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WBS." How do I buy shares of Webster Financial? Shares of WBS stock 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Webster Financial's stock price today? One share of WBS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $39.42. How much money does Webster Financial make? Webster Financial (NYSE:WBS) has a market capitalization of $6.86 billion and generates $2.73 billion in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $644.28 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.55 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Webster Financial have? The company employs 4,193 workers across the globe. Does Webster Financial have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Webster Financial: Bend Financial Inc., Sterling Bancorp, Sterling National Bank, Webster Bank N.A., Webster Licensing LLC, Webster Statutory Trust I, and Webster Wealth Advisors Inc..Read More How can I contact Webster Financial? Webster Financial's mailing address is 145 BANK STREET, WATERBURY CT, 06702. The official website for the company is public.websteronline.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (203) 578-2202, via email at tmangan@websterbank.com, or via fax at 302-636-5454. 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