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Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., regularly issues news and updates that reflect its activities as a commercial bank and financial holding company. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Webster reports on developments across its three differentiated lines of business: Commercial Banking, Healthcare Financial Services, and Consumer Banking.
This news page highlights company announcements such as quarterly earnings releases, details on earnings conference calls, and commentary from senior leadership on financial performance. Investors can review press releases reporting net income, revenue, segment results, and other financial metrics, as well as information about dividends declared on common and preferred stock.
Webster also publishes news on changes to its prime lending rate, reflecting adjustments in its lending reference rate over time. In addition, the company reports on corporate actions and strategic steps, including capital markets transactions such as the issuance of subordinated notes, and acquisitions within its Healthcare Financial Services segment, such as HSA Bank’s acquisition of SecureSave.
Updates from divisions like HSA Bank and Ametros appear in the news flow, including reports on member impact, account growth, and enhancements to healthcare-related financial and administrative services. Governance and leadership items, such as board appointments and executive role changes, are also disclosed through press releases and related filings.
By reviewing this page, readers can follow Webster’s periodic financial reporting, capital and funding activities, healthcare-related initiatives, and other material corporate developments associated with the WBS stock.
Webster Financial (NYSE: WBS) reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $239.3 million, or $1.50 diluted EPS; adjusted EPS was $1.57. Revenue was $735.9 million. Period-end loans were $57.2 billion and deposits $69.0 billion. Net interest margin was 3.36%; CET1 ratio was 11.42%. Webster entered into a sale agreement with Banco Santander: $48.75 cash plus 2.0548 Santander ordinary shares per Webster share, expected to close in H2 2026; Webster withdrew forward guidance given the pending transaction.
Webster Financial (NYSE: WBS) will release Q1 2026 earnings after U.S. market close on April 28, 2026. The company said it will not host an earnings call or provide a presentation because of its pending transaction with Banco Santander.
Investors should expect a written release only; timing is post‑market on April 28.
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Webster Financial (to be acquired by Banco Santander, NYSE:SAN) agreed to a cash-and-stock deal valuing Webster at about $12.3 billion. Webster shareholders will receive $48.75 cash plus 2.0548 Santander ADS per share, implying $75.59 per Webster share and a 16% premium to the 10-day VWAP.
The boards approved the definitive agreement; closing is expected in second half of 2026 and remains subject to bank regulatory and shareholder approvals in the U.S. and EU.
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) declared quarterly cash dividends for common and two preferred series. The common dividend is $0.40 per share, payable February 19, 2026, to shareholders of record February 9, 2026. The Series F dividend is $328.125 per share ($0.328125 per depositary share), payable March 16, 2026, record date March 1, 2026. The Series G dividend is $16.25 per share ($0.40625 per depositary share), payable April 15, 2026, record date March 31, 2026.
Webster Financial (NYSE: WBS) reported Q4 2025 net income of $248.7 million, or $1.55 diluted EPS, and adjusted EPS $1.59. Revenue was $746.2 million. Period-end loans were $56.6 billion (up 2.8% QoQ) and deposits were $68.8 billion (up 0.9% QoQ). Return on average tangible common equity was 17.10% and tangible book value per share reached a record. Net interest margin was 3.35% (down 5 bps QoQ). Provision for credit losses was $42.0 million and net charge-offs were $49.5 million. The company repurchased 3.6 million shares in the quarter.
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) will release fourth quarter 2025 earnings on Friday, January 23, 2026 at approximately 7:30 a.m. ET and will host a conference call the same day at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Investors can join by phone at Toll Free 888-330-2446 or International 1-240-789-2732 using passcode 8607257, or listen via live webcast at investors.websterbank.com. A webcast replay will be posted shortly after the call and a telephone replay will be available until Friday, January 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET at 800-770-2030 or 1-609-800-9909 using conference ID 8607257.
Webster Financial (NYSE: WBS) announced it has lowered its prime lending rate to 6.75% from 7.00%, effective December 11, 2025.
The change updates the rate used as a benchmark for certain variable-rate loans and lines of credit offered by Webster and takes effect on the stated date.
Webster Financial (NYSE:WBS) announced that Chairman and CEO John Ciulla will speak at the Goldman Sachs 2025 Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:20 p.m. ET. Comments will be available via live webcast on Webster's investor relations Events page and a replay will be posted after the event.
The presentation offers investors direct management commentary and will be accessible at investors.websterbank.com.