WesBanco (NASDAQ:WSBC – Get Free Report) is expected to announce its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 21st. Analysts expect WesBanco to post earnings of $0.86 per share and revenue of $267.71 million for the quarter. Interested persons are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.
WesBanco (NASDAQ:WSBC – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 21st. The financial services provider reported $0.91 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.86 by $0.05. WesBanco had a net margin of 21.12% and a return on equity of 9.76%. The business had revenue of $257.23 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $264.52 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.66 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was down 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect WesBanco to post $4 EPS for the current fiscal year and $4 EPS for the next fiscal year.
WesBanco Price Performance
NASDAQ:WSBC opened at $40.80 on Monday. WesBanco has a 52 week low of $29.18 and a 52 week high of $41.27. The company has a quick ratio of 0.91, a current ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.92 billion, a PE ratio of 13.16 and a beta of 0.67. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $36.45 and its 200-day moving average price is $35.45.
WesBanco Announces Dividend
WesBanco declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a share repurchase program on Wednesday, May 20th that allows the company to buyback 4,000,000 outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the financial services provider to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.
Insider Activity at WesBanco
In related news, EVP Jan Pattishall-Krupinski sold 4,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $36.71, for a total value of $165,195.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 35,924 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,318,770.04. This trade represents a 11.13% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Joseph R. Robinson acquired 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 27th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $34.54 per share, for a total transaction of $34,540.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 19,068 shares in the company, valued at $658,608.72. The trade was a 5.53% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders bought 7,000 shares of company stock valued at $236,500. 2.07% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Trading of WesBanco
Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Neuberger Berman Group LLC acquired a new stake in WesBanco in the 4th quarter valued at about $249,000. DRW Securities LLC purchased a new position in WesBanco in the 4th quarter worth approximately $269,000. Cibc World Markets Corp acquired a new position in shares of WesBanco during the 4th quarter worth approximately $208,000. Vise Technologies Inc. acquired a new position in shares of WesBanco during the 4th quarter worth approximately $223,000. Finally, Armistice Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of WesBanco in the third quarter valued at approximately $221,000. 61.41% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
WSBC has been the topic of several research analyst reports. DA Davidson reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $41.00 price objective on shares of WesBanco in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Zacks Research upgraded WesBanco from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Piper Sandler lifted their price target on shares of WesBanco from $40.00 to $43.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of WesBanco from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $40.25.
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About WesBanco
WesBanco, Inc is a bank holding company headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia, offering a full range of community banking services through its principal subsidiary, WesBanco Bank, Inc The company serves individual consumers, small‐ to mid‐sized businesses, nonprofit organizations and governmental entities with a relationship‐driven approach and an emphasis on local decision‐making. Through its diversified platform, WesBanco provides core banking functions such as deposit accounts, commercial and consumer lending, mortgage banking, treasury management and electronic banking services.
In addition to traditional banking products, WesBanco offers specialized services including trust and wealth management, investment advisory and insurance solutions.
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