Webster Financial Corp (NYSE: WBS) has reported earnings for its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30) of $1.55 versus $1.10 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 41%. Relative to the consensus estimate of $1.52, this was a premium of $0.03. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $5.37 versus $4.42 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 21%.
Recent Price Action
On 10/17/25, Webster Financial Corp (NYSE: WBS) stock rose modestly by 0.3%, closing at $54.27. Moreover, this advance was accompanied by exceptionally high trading volume at 244% of normal. The stock has performed in line with the market over the last nine months and has declined -8.3% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Webster Financial has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). This rating combines inconsistent signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Webster Financial has a neutral Power Rating of 60 but a very high Appreciation Score of 85, producing the Highest Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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