WesBanco Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
WesBanco's CEO is Jeff Jackson, appointed in Aug 2023, has a tenure of 2.75 years. total yearly compensation is $4.68M, comprised of 20.5% salary and 79.5% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.11% of the company’s shares, worth $3.68M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.3 years and 10.1 years respectively.
Key information
Jeff Jackson
Chief executive officer
US$4.7m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 20.55% |
| CEO tenure | 2.8yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 3.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 10.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 27
WSBC: Core Deposit Strength And Cost Controls Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have nudged their average price target on WesBanco up by $1 to $44, pointing to the bank's core deposit strength, improving profitability, and cost savings efforts cited in recent research updates as key supports for the revised view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on WesBanco has focused on how current execution and balance sheet quality line up with where the shares are trading today, with several firms updating price targets and coverage views.Narrative Update • Apr 11
WSBC: Core Deposits And Cost Savings Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have trimmed the WesBanco price target slightly to $40.25. This reflects modestly adjusted assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, even as recent research highlights the bank's core deposit strength, improving profitability, and cost savings efforts.Narrative Update • Mar 28
WSBC: Core Deposit Franchise And Cost Savings Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on WesBanco to $44, an increase of $3.50, citing shares they view as undervalued given the bank's core deposit franchise, improving profitability, and ongoing cost savings efforts. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage centers on a view that WesBanco’s current share price does not fully reflect its deposit strengths, improving profitability profile, or cost savings efforts, which together underpin the new $44 price target.Narrative Update • Mar 13
WSBC: Core Deposit Strength And Cost Savings Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on WesBanco from $40.50 to $44.00, pointing to what they see as an attractive valuation supported by the bank's core deposit franchise, improving profitability, and ongoing cost savings efforts. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the $44 price target as supported by what they describe as an exceptional core deposit franchise, which they view as a key asset for sustaining earnings quality over time.Narrative Update • Feb 27
WSBC: Core Deposit Strength And Cost Savings Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for WesBanco higher to $40.50 from $39.83, citing a refreshed view of profitability and margins, as well as a lower assumed future P/E multiple that aligns with recent research highlighting the bank's core deposit strength and cost savings efforts. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage has focused on how WesBanco's core deposit base, profitability profile, and cost controls feed into its valuation, including the updated fair value estimate of $40.50 and an external price target of $44.Narrative Update • Feb 13
WSBC: Dividend Increase And Stable Outlook Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on WesBanco from $38.57 to $39.83 as they adjust assumptions related to fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News The Board of Directors approved a 2.7% change in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.38 per common share, compared with the previous $0.37 per common share (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 30
WSBC: Dividend Increase And Preferred Redemption Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target on WesBanco higher by about $1, citing updated assumptions for fair value, a lower discount rate, adjusted revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News The board approved a 2.7% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.38 per common share, up from $0.37.Analysis Article • Nov 23
WesBanco (NASDAQ:WSBC) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.38
The board of WesBanco, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WSBC ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 2.7% on the 2nd of...Seeking Alpha • Oct 20
WSBCO: A 7.375% Fixed-Rate Reset Preferred IPO From WesBanco
Summary WesBanco, Inc. recently issued the 7.375% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, WSBCO, now trading slightly above par. WSBCO offers a strong common equity cushion and a 35-year track record of uninterrupted common dividends, supporting preferred dividend safety. Compared to similar regional bank preferreds, WSBCO has lower credit quality and yield advantages, making alternatives like RF.PR.F and BOH.PR.B more appealing for me. Given these factors, I assign WSBCO a Hold rating, seeing no compelling reason to invest at current levels. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 26
WesBanco (NASDAQ:WSBC) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.37
The board of WesBanco, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WSBC ) has announced that the dividend on 2nd of January will be increased to...
New Narrative • Sep 24
Merger With Premier Financial To Enhance Efficiency, Growth, And Shareholder Value
The merger with Premier Financial Corporation aims to enhance scale and efficiency, improving revenue and overall financial performance.Analysis Article • Aug 04
WesBanco, Inc. Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now
Shareholders might have noticed that WesBanco, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WSBC ) filed its quarterly result this time last week. The...Analysis Article • Apr 26
WesBanco, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBC) Just Released Its First-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
WesBanco, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WSBC ) last week reported its latest quarterly results, which makes it a good time for...Seeking Alpha • Mar 28
WesBanco: Looking For Other Opportunities To Bank On
Summary WesBanco is a small player in the banking sector with a market capitalization of $1.76 billion. The company has struggled with declining profits, weak deposits, and increasing debt. While shares are priced attractively compared to similar firms, the overall picture tilts slightly toward the negative. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 22
WesBanco's (NASDAQ:WSBC) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.36
WesBanco, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WSBC ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 2nd of January to...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$298m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$5m | US$962k | US$203m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$172m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$125m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$97m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$3m | US$913k | US$141m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$127m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$126m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$142m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$2m | US$856k | US$149m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$166m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$182m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$180m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$2m | US$234k | US$182m |
Compensation vs Market: Jeff's total compensation ($USD4.68M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD7.10M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Jeff's compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Jeff Jackson (51 yo)
2.8yrs
Tenure
US$4,683,980
Compensation
Mr. Jeffrey H. Jackson, also known as Jeff, is the President & Chief Executive Officer of WesBanco Bank, Inc. and serves as Director. He serves as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director of WesBanco,...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 2.8yrs | US$4.68m | 0.11% $ 3.7m | |
| Senior Executive VP & CFO | 4.3yrs | US$1.81m | 0.053% $ 1.7m | |
| Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer | 3.8yrs | US$1.32m | 0.076% $ 2.4m | |
| Executive Officer | no data | US$1.35m | 0.063% $ 2.0m | |
| Senior EVP | 11.2yrs | US$2.08m | 0.11% $ 3.4m | |
| Senior Vice President of Investor Relations | 10.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Compliance Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Executive VP & Chief Legal Counsel | less than a year | no data | 0.0057% $ 183.6k | |
| Senior EVP & Chief Communications Officer | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior EVP & Group Head of Human Resources & Facilities | 2.1yrs | no data | 0.017% $ 546.9k | |
| Executive VP & Chief Internal Auditor | no data | no data | 0.074% $ 2.4m | |
| Executive Vice President & Retail Banking Officer | no data | US$636.82k | no data |
3.3yrs
Average Tenure
55.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: WSBC's management team is considered experienced (3.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 2.8yrs | US$4.68m | 0.11% $ 3.7m | |
| Independent Director | 18.5yrs | US$170.75k | 0.047% $ 1.5m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 33.8yrs | US$232.75k | 0.20% $ 6.4m | |
| Independent Director | 9.7yrs | US$163.75k | 0.13% $ 4.3m | |
| Independent Director | 24.2yrs | US$148.50k | 0.17% $ 5.5m | |
| Independent Director | 10.1yrs | US$198.50k | 0.018% $ 585.5k | |
| Independent Director | 7.1yrs | US$152.00k | 0.020% $ 637.6k | |
| Independent Director | 19.1yrs | US$156.75k | 0.047% $ 1.5m | |
| Vice Chairman | 12.1yrs | US$164.75k | 0.16% $ 5.3m | |
| Independent Director | 8.1yrs | US$170.75k | 0.058% $ 1.8m | |
| Independent Director | 4.1yrs | US$177.80k | 0.012% $ 381.7k | |
| Director | 10.1yrs | US$169.15k | 0.022% $ 708.0k |
10.1yrs
Average Tenure
58.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: WSBC's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 10.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/20 18:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
WesBanco, Inc. is covered by 15 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Daniel Cardenas | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| Stephen Moss | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| null null | D.A. Davidson & Co. |