WesBanco Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
WesBanco's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -4.3%, while the Banks industry saw earnings growing at 2.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.5% per year. WesBanco's return on equity is 7.9%, and it has net margins of 28.8%.
Key information
-4.30%
Earnings growth rate
-9.87%
EPS growth rate
| Banks Industry Growth | 11.18% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.46% |
| Return on equity | 7.88% |
| Net Margin | 28.77% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance 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...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How WesBanco makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,038 | 298 | 426 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 904 | 203 | 404 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 804 | 172 | 374 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 691 | 125 | 343 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 571 | 97 | 311 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 587 | 141 | 300 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 567 | 127 | 299 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 563 | 126 | 299 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 576 | 142 | 299 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 584 | 149 | 297 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 596 | 166 | 290 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 611 | 182 | 286 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 600 | 180 | 279 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 593 | 182 | 273 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 593 | 184 | 273 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 586 | 175 | 267 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 619 | 203 | 263 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 655 | 232 | 261 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 653 | 231 | 257 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 642 | 230 | 255 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 559 | 167 | 253 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 500 | 119 | 253 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 483 | 106 | 249 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 463 | 102 | 240 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 500 | 142 | 232 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 505 | 159 | 221 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 495 | 166 | 211 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 491 | 162 | 206 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 468 | 150 | 197 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 440 | 143 | 186 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 408 | 115 | 177 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 386 | 109 | 170 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 373 | 102 | 167 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 369 | 94 | 166 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 366 | 103 | 166 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 355 | 94 | 160 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 340 | 90 | 153 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 326 | 87 | 147 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 309 | 85 | 140 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 306 | 90 | 139 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 308 | 90 | 138 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 303 | 81 | 137 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 293 | 74 | 131 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 280 | 70 | 126 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: WSBC has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: WSBC's current net profit margins (28.8%) are higher than last year (16.9%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: WSBC's earnings have declined by 4.3% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: WSBC's earnings growth over the past year (208.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (-4.3% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: WSBC earnings growth over the past year (208.7%) exceeded the Banks industry 22.8%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: WSBC's Return on Equity (7.9%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/20 04:58 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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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 |
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| Daniel Cardenas | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| Stephen Moss | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| null null | D.A. Davidson & Co. |