Webster Financial (WBS) Expected to Announce Earnings on Friday

Webster Financial (NYSE:WBS) is anticipated to post its Q3 2025 results before the market opens on Friday, October 17th. Analysts expect Webster Financial to post earnings of $1.51 per share and revenue of $725.2210 million for the quarter. Individuals may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q3 2025 earningreport for the latest details on the call scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM ET.

Webster Financial (NYSE:WBS) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 17th. The financial services provider reported $1.52 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.43 by $0.09. The company had revenue of $715.80 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $716.59 million. Webster Financial had a net margin of 20.06% and a return on equity of 10.84%. Webster Financial’s quarterly revenue was up 16.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.26 EPS. On average, analysts expect Webster Financial to post $6 EPS for the current fiscal year and $7 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Webster Financial Trading Up 4.0%

Shares of Webster Financial stock opened at $59.46 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $9.88 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.06, a P/E/G ratio of 0.51 and a beta of 1.05. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 0.86. The company has a fifty day moving average of $59.84 and a 200 day moving average of $54.87. Webster Financial has a fifty-two week low of $39.43 and a fifty-two week high of $63.99.

Webster Financial Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 21st. Investors of record on Monday, August 11th were issued a $0.40 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 11th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.7%. Webster Financial’s dividend payout ratio is currently 32.45%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

WBS has been the subject of several research reports. Truist Financial reissued a “buy” rating and set a $67.00 price objective (up previously from $61.00) on shares of Webster Financial in a report on Friday, July 11th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of Webster Financial from $70.00 to $75.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, July 18th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of Webster Financial from $70.00 to $68.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 1st. TD Cowen initiated coverage on shares of Webster Financial in a report on Thursday, September 25th. They set a “buy” rating and a $78.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Webster Financial in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $68.73.

Insider Transactions at Webster Financial

In related news, insider James Mi Griffin sold 2,065 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $60.56, for a total value of $125,056.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 13,363 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $809,263.28. This trade represents a 13.38% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO John R. Ciulla sold 8,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $57.95, for a total transaction of $463,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 239,872 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,900,582.40. The trade was a 3.23% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold 36,445 shares of company stock worth $2,168,537 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Webster Financial

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Webster Financial by 221.0% during the second quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 1,565,623 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $85,483,000 after acquiring an additional 1,077,819 shares during the period. Par Capital Management Inc. increased its holdings in Webster Financial by 7.1% during the second quarter. Par Capital Management Inc. now owns 750,000 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $40,950,000 after buying an additional 50,000 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its holdings in Webster Financial by 37.0% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 652,921 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $33,658,000 after buying an additional 176,258 shares during the period. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd increased its holdings in Webster Financial by 51.4% during the second quarter. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd now owns 557,173 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $30,422,000 after buying an additional 189,149 shares during the period. Finally, UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its holdings in Webster Financial by 4.4% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 476,095 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $24,543,000 after buying an additional 20,090 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 85.58% of the company’s stock.

About Webster Financial

Webster Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Webster Bank, National Association that provides a range of financial products and services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States. It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, HSA Bank, and Consumer Banking.