Webster Financial (WBS) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
WBS Stock Forecast
Webster Financial stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $59.60 (represents a 33.36% upside from WBS’s last price of $44.69) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 7 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
WBS Price Target
The average price target for Webster Financial (WBS) is $59.60 based on 1-year price targets from 7 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $73.00 to $51.00. This represents a potential 33.36% upside from WBS's last price of $44.69.
WBS Analyst Ratings
According to 7 Wall Street analysts, Webster Financial's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for WBS stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 5 'Buy' (71.43%), 2 'Hold' (28.57%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Webster Financial Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 05, 2024 | Manan Gosalia | Morgan Stanley | $57.00 | $44.10 | 29.25% | 27.55% |
| Jul 03, 2024 | Casey Haire | Jefferies | $51.00 | $45.13 | 13.01% | 14.12% |
| Apr 09, 2024 | Jon Arfstrom | RBC Capital | $57.00 | $48.79 | 16.83% | 27.55% |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Casey Haire | Jefferies | $56.00 | $47.99 | 16.69% | 25.31% |
| May 17, 2022 | William Wallace | Raymond James | $73.00 | $48.31 | 51.11% | 63.35% |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Matthew Breese | Stephens | $60.00 | $49.11 | 22.17% | 34.26% |
The latest Webster Financial stock forecast, released on Aug 05, 2024 by Manan Gosalia from Morgan Stanley, set a price target of $57.00, which represents a 29.25% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($44.10), and a 27.55% increase from WBS last price ($44.69).
Webster Financial Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 2 | 4 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $54.00 | $55.25 |
| Last Closing Price | $44.69 | $44.69 | $44.69 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | 20.83% | 23.63% |
In the current month, the average price target of Webster Financial stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Webster Financial's last price of $44.69. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 05, 2024 | Morgan Stanley | - | Equal-Weight | Downgrade |
| Jul 03, 2024 | Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Apr 09, 2024 | RBC Capital | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Apr 04, 2024 | UBS | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Raymond James | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Mar 08, 2024 | RBC Capital | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Feb 07, 2024 | RBC Capital | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Feb 07, 2024 | Raymond James | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
Webster Financial's last stock rating was published by Morgan Stanley on Aug 05, 2024. The company Downgrade its WBS rating from "null" to "Equal-Weight".
Webster Financial Financial Forecast
Webster Financial Revenue Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Dec 18 | Sep 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $996.96M | $676.94M | $672.63M | $665.44M | $703.95M | $46.49M | - | $261.03M | $316.68M | $313.47M | $293.55M | $300.52M | $293.69M | $294.32M | $284.48M | $304.18M | $302.17M | $310.47M | $317.64M | $310.16M | $310.29M | $302.66M |
| Avg Forecast | $734.97M | $724.47M | $709.06M | $694.76M | $691.59M | $681.26M | $677.02M | $680.72M | $679.01M | $686.11M | $690.83M | $710.63M | $707.06M | $644.11M | $601.03M | $475.35M | $307.24M | $296.90M | $296.46M | $299.22M | $294.84M | $296.14M | $300.73M | $304.22M | $309.39M | $314.73M | $313.30M | $310.96M | $300.80M | $268.43M |
| High Forecast | $828.97M | $817.14M | $799.75M | $783.62M | $780.04M | $691.48M | $763.61M | $767.79M | $694.84M | $773.87M | $779.19M | $801.52M | $797.49M | $726.49M | $601.03M | $516.33M | $333.72M | $322.50M | $322.02M | $325.02M | $320.26M | $321.67M | $326.66M | $330.45M | $336.07M | $341.87M | $340.32M | $337.77M | $360.95M | $322.12M |
| Low Forecast | $701.46M | $691.45M | $676.74M | $663.09M | $660.06M | $673.48M | $646.16M | $649.69M | $666.01M | $654.84M | $659.34M | $678.24M | $674.82M | $614.74M | $601.03M | $448.42M | $289.83M | $280.08M | $279.67M | $282.27M | $278.13M | $279.36M | $283.70M | $286.99M | $291.87M | $296.90M | $295.56M | $293.34M | $240.64M | $214.75M |
| # Analysts | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.47% | 0.99% | 0.97% | 0.94% | 1.00% | 0.07% | - | 0.55% | 1.03% | 1.06% | 0.99% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 0.99% | 0.95% | 1.00% | 0.98% | 0.99% | 1.01% | 1.00% | 1.03% | 1.13% |
Webster Financial's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 4 analysts is $680.72M, with a low forecast of $649.69M, and a high forecast of $767.79M. WBS's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -31.72% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $996.96M (Dec 23).
Webster Financial EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Dec 18 | Sep 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $8.62M | $287.34M | $656.38M | $531.98M | $462.62M | $360.44M | - | $386.36M | $293.22M | $143.87M | $147.06M | $160.45M | $103.47M | $116.89M | $104.81M | $102.08M | $176.54M | $182.15M | $184.82M | $180.15M | $178.56M | $161.17M |
| Avg Forecast | $224.08M | $220.89M | $216.19M | $211.83M | $210.86M | $207.71M | $206.42M | $157.50M | $207.03M | $209.19M | $210.63M | $143.18M | $215.58M | $158.25M | $183.25M | $130.17M | $230.77M | $143.87M | $116.18M | $102.90M | $113.67M | $102.93M | $82.51M | $131.77M | $178.36M | $183.95M | $181.23M | $171.23M | $173.09M | $140.59M |
| High Forecast | $252.75M | $249.14M | $243.84M | $238.92M | $237.83M | $210.82M | $232.82M | $189.00M | $211.85M | $235.95M | $237.57M | $171.82M | $243.15M | $189.91M | $183.25M | $156.20M | $276.93M | $172.64M | $139.42M | $123.48M | $136.40M | $123.52M | $99.02M | $158.12M | $214.03M | $220.74M | $217.48M | $205.48M | $207.71M | $168.71M |
| Low Forecast | $213.87M | $210.82M | $206.33M | $202.17M | $201.25M | $205.34M | $197.01M | $126.00M | $203.06M | $199.65M | $201.03M | $114.55M | $205.75M | $126.60M | $183.25M | $104.13M | $184.62M | $115.09M | $92.94M | $82.32M | $90.93M | $82.35M | $66.01M | $105.42M | $142.69M | $147.16M | $144.98M | $136.99M | $138.47M | $112.47M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.04% | 1.37% | 3.12% | 3.72% | 2.15% | 2.28% | - | 2.97% | 1.27% | 1.00% | 1.27% | 1.56% | 0.91% | 1.14% | 1.27% | 0.77% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 1.02% | 1.05% | 1.03% | 1.15% |
4 analysts predict WBS's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $157.50M, with a high of $189.00M and a low of $126.00M. This is 1727.57% upper than Webster Financial's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $8.62M.
Webster Financial Net Income Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Dec 18 | Sep 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $185.39M | $226.47M | $234.97M | $221.00M | $244.75M | $233.97M | - | $-16.75M | $111.04M | $95.71M | $94.03M | $108.08M | $60.04M | $69.28M | $53.10M | $38.20M | $90.47M | $93.86M | $98.65M | $99.74M | $98.84M | $99.67M |
| Avg Forecast | $267.77M | $257.78M | $244.81M | $230.20M | $232.80M | $228.37M | $227.12M | $106.09M | $250.88M | $253.60M | $247.55M | $96.45M | $282.40M | $105.28M | $213.76M | $87.68M | $87.39M | $95.71M | $74.29M | $69.31M | $65.96M | $61.01M | $41.80M | $49.31M | $91.41M | $94.79M | $96.73M | $94.80M | $95.81M | $86.95M |
| High Forecast | $312.30M | $300.64M | $285.52M | $268.48M | $271.51M | $243.59M | $264.88M | $127.31M | $264.63M | $295.77M | $288.71M | $115.74M | $329.36M | $126.34M | $213.76M | $105.21M | $104.87M | $114.86M | $89.15M | $83.17M | $79.16M | $73.21M | $50.16M | $59.17M | $109.69M | $113.75M | $116.08M | $113.76M | $114.97M | $104.34M |
| Low Forecast | $251.91M | $242.50M | $230.31M | $216.56M | $219.00M | $206.38M | $213.66M | $84.87M | $225.11M | $238.57M | $232.88M | $77.16M | $265.67M | $84.23M | $213.76M | $70.14M | $69.91M | $76.57M | $59.43M | $55.45M | $52.77M | $48.81M | $33.44M | $39.45M | $73.12M | $75.84M | $77.39M | $75.84M | $76.65M | $69.56M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.74% | 0.89% | 0.95% | 2.29% | 0.87% | 2.22% | - | -0.19% | 1.27% | 1.00% | 1.27% | 1.56% | 0.91% | 1.14% | 1.27% | 0.77% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 1.02% | 1.05% | 1.03% | 1.15% |
Webster Financial's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $106.09M, with a range of $84.87M to $127.31M. WBS's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -42.78% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $185.39M (Dec 23).
Webster Financial SG&A Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Dec 18 | Sep 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $198.45M | $192.19M | $189.00M | $190.13M | $185.93M | - | $192.73M | $116.12M | $112.93M | $104.73M | $114.06M | $130.61M | $112.08M | $108.03M | $110.11M | $109.09M | $107.79M | $107.22M | $105.54M | $106.03M | $110.39M |
| Avg Forecast | $237.30M | $233.91M | $228.93M | $224.32M | $223.29M | $219.96M | $218.59M | $111.96M | $219.23M | $221.53M | $223.05M | $101.78M | $228.29M | $124.22M | $194.05M | $92.53M | $91.39M | $112.93M | $82.74M | $73.15M | $143.49M | $98.69M | $85.05M | $142.15M | $110.21M | $108.86M | $105.14M | $100.32M | $102.79M | $96.29M |
| High Forecast | $267.65M | $263.83M | $258.22M | $253.01M | $251.85M | $223.26M | $246.55M | $134.36M | $224.34M | $249.86M | $251.58M | $122.14M | $257.49M | $149.06M | $194.05M | $111.04M | $109.67M | $135.51M | $99.28M | $87.78M | $172.19M | $118.43M | $102.06M | $170.58M | $132.25M | $130.63M | $126.17M | $120.38M | $123.35M | $115.55M |
| Low Forecast | $226.48M | $223.25M | $218.50M | $214.09M | $213.11M | $217.45M | $208.62M | $89.57M | $215.04M | $211.43M | $212.88M | $81.43M | $217.88M | $99.38M | $194.05M | $74.02M | $73.11M | $90.34M | $66.19M | $58.52M | $114.79M | $78.95M | $68.04M | $113.72M | $88.17M | $87.09M | $84.11M | $80.25M | $82.23M | $77.04M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.90% | 0.86% | 1.86% | 0.83% | 1.50% | - | 2.08% | 1.27% | 1.00% | 1.27% | 1.56% | 0.91% | 1.14% | 1.27% | 0.77% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 1.02% | 1.05% | 1.03% | 1.15% |
Webster Financial's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $219.23M, based on 8 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $215.04M to $224.34M. The forecast indicates a 10.47% rise compared to WBS last annual SG&A of $198.45M (Sep 23).
Webster Financial EPS Forecast
| Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jul 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | Jun 19 | Mar 19 | Dec 18 | Sep 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.09 | $1.29 | $1.32 | $1.24 | $1.38 | $1.31 | - | $-0.11 | $1.23 | $1.03 | $1.02 | $1.18 | $0.64 | $0.75 | $0.57 | $0.40 | $0.96 | $1.00 | $1.05 | $1.06 | $1.05 | $1.06 |
| Avg Forecast | $1.58 | $1.52 | $1.44 | $1.35 | $1.37 | $1.34 | $1.34 | $1.41 | $1.48 | $1.49 | $1.46 | $1.57 | $1.66 | $1.40 | $1.25 | $1.10 | $1.07 | $1.08 | $1.00 | $0.91 | $0.74 | $0.66 | $0.46 | $0.56 | $0.97 | $1.01 | $1.03 | $1.01 | $0.95 | $0.82 |
| High Forecast | $1.84 | $1.77 | $1.68 | $1.58 | $1.60 | $1.43 | $1.56 | $1.64 | $1.56 | $1.74 | $1.70 | $1.84 | $1.94 | $1.64 | $1.25 | $1.22 | $1.19 | $1.20 | $1.11 | $1.01 | $0.82 | $0.73 | $0.52 | $0.62 | $1.08 | $1.12 | $1.15 | $1.12 | $1.14 | $0.98 |
| Low Forecast | $1.48 | $1.43 | $1.36 | $1.27 | $1.29 | $1.21 | $1.26 | $1.33 | $1.32 | $1.40 | $1.37 | $1.48 | $1.56 | $1.32 | $1.25 | $1.02 | $0.99 | $1.00 | $0.92 | $0.84 | $0.68 | $0.61 | $0.43 | $0.52 | $0.90 | $0.93 | $0.96 | $0.94 | $0.76 | $0.66 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.74% | 0.86% | 0.91% | 0.79% | 0.83% | 0.93% | - | -0.10% | 1.15% | 0.96% | 1.02% | 1.30% | 0.87% | 1.13% | 1.23% | 0.72% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 1.01% | 1.05% | 1.11% | 1.29% |
According to 4 Wall Street analysts, Webster Financial's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $1.41, with a low estimate of $1.33 and a high estimate of $1.64. This represents a 29.22% increase compared to WBS previous annual EPS of $1.09 (Dec 23).
Webster Financial Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LBAI | Lakeland Bancorp | $13.43 | $20.00 | 48.92% | Strong Buy |
| WBS | Webster Financial | $44.69 | $59.60 | 33.36% | Buy |
| FNB | F.N.B. | $14.02 | $17.00 | 21.26% | Buy |
| TRMK | Trustmark | $32.19 | $37.50 | 16.50% | Hold |
| WABC | Westamerica Ban | $49.98 | $57.00 | 14.05% | Hold |
| HONE | HarborOne Bancorp | $12.73 | $14.00 | 9.98% | Hold |
| TCBI | Texas Capital Bancshares | $70.13 | $73.00 | 4.09% | Buy |
| UMBF | UMB Financial | $105.12 | $104.67 | -0.43% | Hold |
| ABCB | Ameris Bancorp | $61.03 | $56.25 | -7.83% | Buy |
| FGBI | First Guaranty Bancshares | $10.77 | $9.50 | -11.79% | Sell |
WBS Forecast FAQ
Is Webster Financial a good buy?
Yes, according to 7 Wall Street analysts, Webster Financial (WBS) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 5 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 71.43% of WBS's total ratings.
What is WBS's price target?
Webster Financial (WBS) average price target is $59.6 with a range of $51 to $73, implying a 33.36% from its last price of $44.69. The data is based on 7 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Webster Financial stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for WBS stock, the company can go up by 33.36% (from the last price of $44.69 to the average price target of $59.6), up by 63.35% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 14.12% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Webster Financial stock reach $70?
WBS's highest twelve months analyst stock price target of $73 supports the claim that Webster Financial can reach $70 in the near future.
What are Webster Financial's analysts' financial forecasts?
Webster Financial's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2024) are as follows: average revenue is $2.73B (high $3B, low $2.63B), average EBITDA is $782.49M (high $870.47M, low $729.59M), average net income is $794.38M (high $907.3M, low $723.91M), average SG&A $773.8M (high $856.01M, low $728.75M), and average EPS is $5.46 (high $6.23, low $5.09). WBS's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $2.86B (high $3.23B, low $2.73B), average EBITDA is $872.98M (high $984.64M, low $833.19M), average net income is $1B (high $1.17B, low $941.27M), average SG&A $924.46M (high $1.04B, low $882.32M), and average EPS is $5.89 (high $6.87, low $5.54).
Did the WBS's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Webster Financial's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $3.94B, beating the average analysts forecast of $2.77B by 42.51%. Apple's EBITDA was $36.21M, missing the average prediction of $770.03M by -95.30%. The company's net income was $867.84M, beating the average estimation of $848.48M by 2.28%. Apple's SG&A was $18.62M, missing the average forecast of $765.59M by -97.57%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $5.05, missing the average prediction of $6 by -15.82%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Webster Financial's revenue was $996.96M, beating the average analysts' forecast of $679.01M by 46.83%. The company's EBITDA was $8.62M, missing the average prediction of $207.03M by -95.84%. Webster Financial's net income was $185.39M, missing the average estimation of $250.88M by -26.10%. The company's SG&A was $0, missing the average forecast of $219.23M by -100.00%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $1.09, missing the average prediction of $1.48 by -26.17%