Webster Financial (WBS) Stock
Northeast regional bank focused on commercial and consumer lending. Here's the price, business snapshot, and what's worth knowing about Webster Financial in October 2026.
Webster Financial Corporation (WBS) is a US regional banking group headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut, offering commercial and consumer banking, mortgage lending, wealth management and treasury services. With a market capitalisation around $9.25 billion, Webster serves primarily customers in the Northeast and seeks steady net interest income from lending and deposit-taking. Investors should note the company's sensitivity to interest-rate movements, regional economic conditions and credit cycles; these factors influence margins, loan performance and capital needs. Regulatory oversight and liquidity management are also important for banks of this size. Webster has historically returned capital via dividends, but past payments are not a guarantee of future payouts. This summary provides general, educational information only and is not personalised advice — suitability depends on an investor's circumstances and risk tolerance. Values can rise or fall and returns are not guaranteed; further due diligence, including reading regulatory filings and recent results, is recommended before making investment decisions.
Webster Financial (WBS) Stock Forecast
Analyst price target, next 12 months
$72.54
-6.5% vs today's $77.57
Price range over the last 12 months
Close to its 12-month high
Analysts covering Webster Financial have a consensus 12-month target of $72.54, below the current price of $77.57.
Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees. Capital at risk. Data as of 12 Aug 2026.
Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.
Sixth Month Growth Performance
Stock Performance Snapshot
Analyst Rating
Analysts recommend buying Webster Financial's stock, anticipating a potential increase in value.
Financial Health
Webster Financial Corp. is performing well with solid revenue and cash flow generation.
Dividend
Webster Financial Corp. offers an average dividend yield of 3.14%, appealing for those seeking dividend income. If you invested $1000, you would be paid $31.40 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock
Earnings & margins
Net interest margin drives much of profitability and is sensitive to rate moves; income can vary with the interest-rate cycle and funding costs.
Regional economic exposure
Concentration in the Northeast means local housing and commercial activity influence loan performance, though diversification across business lines helps mitigate some risk.
Capital & credit quality
Monitor capital ratios, loan-loss provisions and asset quality as indicators of resilience; outcomes can change with economic or regulatory shifts.
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