Webster Financial Corp (NYSE: WBS) has reported E.P.S. of $1.01 for its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31) versus $1.05 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -4%. For the latest four quarters through December 31, E.P.S. were $4.38 compared to $4.91 a year ago — a decline of -11%.
Recent Price Action
Webster Financial Corp (NYSE: WBS) stock closed at $59.67 on 1/17/25 after a large increase of 3.0%. Moreover, unusually high trading volume at 162% of normal accompanied the advance. The stock has risen 8.0% during the last week and has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Webster Financial has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). This rating combines highly consistent signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock's attractiveness. Webster Financial has a very high Power Rating of 88 and a very high Appreciation Score of 88, resulting in the Highest Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. This review will be completed in the next several days.