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Will Steady Earnings, Higher Charge-Offs and Buybacks Change Webster Financial's (WBS) Capital Return Narrative
In late July 2026, Webster Financial Corporation reported second-quarter results showing year-on-year growth in net interest income to US$632.74 million, essentially stable net income of US$256.79 million, and basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of US$1.56, while also recording higher total net charge-offs of US$42.70 million.
Alongside these earnings, Webster’s board affirmed a US$0.40 quarterly common dividend, declared quarterly payouts on its Series F and...