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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.
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Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share on common stock, payable on May 22, 2023, to shareholders of record as of May 8, 2023.
Additionally, the company announced dividends on Series F and Series G Preferred Stock. The Series F dividend is $328.125 per share, payable on June 15, 2023, to shareholders of record on June 1, 2023. The Series G dividend is $16.25 per share, payable on July 15, 2023, to shareholders of record on June 30, 2023.
Webster Financial, headquartered in Stamford, CT, has approximately $75 billion in assets and serves the northeastern U.S. market.
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) reported a net income of $216.8 million, or $1.24 per diluted share, for Q1 2023, a significant recovery from a net loss of $(20.2) million, or $(0.14) per diluted share, in Q1 2022. The results include $56.6 million in pre-tax charges related to the merger with Sterling Bancorp. Adjusted earnings per diluted share, excluding these charges, were $1.491. The company achieved a revenue of $666.0 million, with loans and leases totaling $50.9 billion and deposits reaching $55.3 billion, both reflecting a 2.3% increase from the prior quarter. The provision for credit losses was $46.7 million, with net charge-offs of $24.5 million. Key metrics include a return on average assets of 1.22% and a common equity tier 1 ratio of 10.40%. Overall, Webster's performance showcases strong growth and solid risk management in a challenging banking environment.
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