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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 Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, announced a reduction in its prime lending rate. The rate will decrease from 7.50% to 7.25%, effective September 18, 2025. This 25 basis point reduction in the prime rate could affect various lending products and interest rates offered by the bank.
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, announced that Chairman and CEO John Ciulla will present at the Barclays 2025 Global Financial Services Conference on September 8, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. ET.
Investors can access the presentation through a live webcast on Webster's investor relations website at investors.websterbank.com, with a replay available after the event.
Ametros, a leader in medical insurance claims settlements administration, has announced two key leadership appointments to enhance its member services. Hollie Lamboy joins as Vice President of Member Experience, bringing over 20 years of pharmacy benefits and workers' compensation expertise. Lena Lini takes the role of Vice President of Member Operations, with more than two decades of managed care experience.
Both positions are newly created roles aimed at strengthening Ametros' member-focused strategy. The appointments were announced by Andrea Mills, Executive Managing Director of Webster Bank (NYSE: WBS) and President of Ametros, highlighting the company's commitment to supporting injured individuals in their post-settlement journey.
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) has announced its latest dividend declarations for both common and preferred stockholders. The company will pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per common share on August 21, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 11, 2025.
Additionally, Webster declared dividends on two classes of preferred stock: Series F Preferred Stock at $328.125 per share ($0.328125 per depositary share) payable September 15, 2025, and Series G Preferred Stock at $16.25 per share ($0.40625 per depositary share) payable October 15, 2025.
Ametros, a professional administration and post-settlement medical care coordination company, has announced two key leadership appointments. Allison Kelly joins as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing over 20 years of insurance industry experience, while Patrick Conklin takes the role of VP of Strategic Partnerships with more than a decade of workers' compensation expertise.
Kelly will lead sales, marketing, and business development functions, while Conklin will focus on developing partnerships with insurance carriers and employers to enhance professional administration programs. Both appointments align with Ametros' strategy to expand its services for injured individuals post-settlement.
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $251.7 million, or $1.52 per diluted share, up from $175.5 million ($1.03/share) in Q2 2024. The bank achieved revenue of $715.8 million and maintained solid growth with loans reaching $53.7 billion (up 1.2% QoQ) and deposits of $66.3 billion (up 1.1% QoQ).
Key performance metrics include a return on average assets of 1.29%, return on average tangible common equity of 17.96%, and net interest margin of 3.44%. The bank's asset quality improved with net charge-offs ratio at 0.27% and an efficiency ratio of 45.40%. Webster maintained strong capital positions with a common equity tier 1 ratio of 11.33% and tangible common equity ratio of 7.46%.
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, has scheduled its Q2 2025 earnings release for Thursday, July 17, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m. Eastern.
The company will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern on the same day to discuss the results. Investors can access the call through a toll-free number (888-330-2446) or international number (1-240-789-2732) using passcode 8607257. A webcast will be available on Webster's Investor Relations website, with replay options available via both webcast and telephone for those unable to attend live.
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) has announced two key leadership appointments. Jason E. Schugel has been named Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and Executive Vice President, effective July 14, succeeding Daniel Bley who is retiring. Schugel joins from Ally Bank where he served as CRO, bringing over 25 years of financial, audit, and risk management experience.
Additionally, Frederick (Fred) J. Crawford has been appointed as an independent member of the Board of Directors for both Webster Financial Corporation and Webster Bank. Crawford previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of AFLAC and held executive positions at CNO Financial Group and Lincoln Financial Group.
Amerant Bancorp (NYSE: AMTB) has announced the appointment of two new board members: Patricia "Patty" Morrison and Jack Kopnisky. Morrison brings extensive technology leadership experience as former CIO of Cardinal Health and board expertise from various Fortune 500 companies. Kopnisky contributes over 40 years of financial services experience, most recently serving as Executive Chairman of Webster Financial Corporation.
These appointments follow the addition of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo and Odilon Almeida Júnior to the board in January 2025, demonstrating Amerant's commitment to strategic growth and board strengthening as it aims to become Florida's bank of choice.