(WBS) Webster Financial - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9478901096

WBS: Banking, Loans, Wealth Management, Credit Cards, Treasury Management

Webster Financial Corporation, the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., is a prominent financial institution offering a diverse array of banking and financial services. Established in 1870 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the company operates through three primary segments: Commercial Banking, Healthcare Financial Services, and Consumer Banking. It provides comprehensive financial solutions to individuals, businesses, and families across the United States, with a strong commitment to community banking and digital innovation.

The companys extensive service portfolio includes personal banking products such as checking, savings, and money market accounts, as well as retirement and investment options. For businesses, Webster Financial offers commercial loans, real estate financing, and treasury management services. Additionally, it provides wealth management, insurance, and employee benefit solutions, enhancing its role as a one-stop financial services provider.

Webster Financial Corporation is known for its robust digital banking platform, offering online and mobile banking services that cater to the modern banking needs of its customers. This commitment to technology reflects its strategy to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Based on the provided data, here is a 3-month forecast for Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS): The stocks SMA 20 (46.05) is below the SMA 50 (50.61) and SMA 200 (51.27), indicating a potential bearish trend in the short term. The Average True Range (ATR) of 2.31 suggests moderate volatility, which could lead to price fluctuations but not extreme swings. The companys fundamentals present a mixed outlook. The P/E ratio of 10.96 and forward P/E of 7.99 suggest the stock may be undervalued, potentially attracting investors. The P/B ratio of 0.90 indicates the stock is trading below its book value, further pointing to undervaluation. A market cap of $8.06 billion and a return on equity (RoE) of 8.42% reflect a stable financial position, supporting long-term viability. Overall, while technical indicators may signal a near-term downtrend, the fundamental strength and attractive valuations could position the stock for stability or gradual appreciation over the next quarter.

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WBS Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 8,085m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Regional
GiC Sub-Industry Regional Banks
IPO / Inception 1986-12-12

WBS Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 48.9
Fundamental 60.7
Dividend Rating 47.4
Rel. Strength -8.75
Analysts 4.33/5
Fair Price Momentum 41.50 USD
Fair Price DCF 68.72 USD

WBS Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.36%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.81%
Annual Growth 5y 0.00%
Payout Consistency 96.4%

WBS Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -90.1%
Growth Correlation 12m 60.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 35.7%
CAGR 5y 15.17%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.32
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.77
Alpha -3.26
Beta 1.483
Volatility 37.47%
Current Volume 1127.6k
Average Volume 20d 1653.9k
What is the price of WBS stocks?
As of April 29, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 47.64 with a total of 1,127,562 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +6.96%, over one month by -6.64%, over three months by -19.21% and over the past year by +9.52%.
Is Webster Financial a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Webster Financial (NYSE:WBS) is currently (April 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 60.72 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of WBS as of April 2025 is 41.50. This means that WBS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -12.89%.
Is WBS a buy, sell or hold?
Webster Financial has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.33. Therefor, it is recommend to buy WBS.
  • Strong Buy: 7
  • Buy: 6
  • Hold: 2
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for WBS stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, WBS Webster Financial will be worth about 47.8 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 47.64. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +0.29%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 62.1 30.4%
Analysts Target Price 64.1 34.6%
ValueRay Target Price 47.8 0.3%