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News and updates for WesBanco, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBC) focus on its activities as a diversified, multi-state bank holding company in the commercial banking sector. Company press releases highlight developments across its retail and commercial banking operations, trust and investment services, capital structure, and corporate governance.
Investors following WSBC news will see regular announcements about quarterly and annual financial results, including net income, earnings per share, loan and deposit trends, and net interest margin, as described in the company’s earnings releases. WesBanco also issues notices about upcoming earnings conference calls and webcasts, providing details on how to access live and archived presentations.
Another key category of WesBanco news involves capital and dividend actions. Recent releases describe increases in the quarterly cash dividend on common stock, quarterly dividends on preferred stock series, and the redemption of preferred stock and related depositary shares. The company also reports on offerings of preferred stock depositary shares and the use of proceeds for capital management purposes.
Operational and strategic updates appear frequently in WesBanco’s news flow. Examples include expansion into new markets through commercial loan production offices and new banking centers, financial center optimization initiatives, and leadership appointments in specific regions such as Western Pennsylvania and Tennessee. The company also publicizes third‑party recognitions, such as being named one of America’s Best Regional Banks by Newsweek and earning consecutive "Outstanding" FDIC Community Reinvestment Act ratings.
By reviewing the WSBC news page, readers can track how WesBanco communicates its financial performance, growth initiatives, community focus and recognition over time. This news stream offers context for understanding the company’s strategy and operations alongside its stock performance.
WesBanco (Nasdaq: WSBC) reported fourth-quarter 2025 net income available to common shareholders of $78.2 million and diluted EPS of $0.81, versus $47.1 million and $0.70 a year earlier. For the full year 2025, net income was $202.6 million and diluted EPS was $2.23, reflecting costs tied to the February 28, 2025 acquisition of Premier Financial.
Key balance-sheet metrics include total deposits of $21.7 billion (+53.3% YoY), total portfolio loans of $19.2 billion (+51.9% YoY), a record WTIS AUM of $7.9 billion, and a fourth-quarter net interest margin of 3.61% (up 58 bps YoY). Efficiency improved to 51.6%.
WesBanco (Nasdaq: WSBC) was named one of America's Best Regional Banks by Newsweek for 2026, marking its third consecutive year on the list.
Newsweek's ranking used financial benchmarks, a survey of 66,000 U.S. customers, analysis of more than 2.3 million social media reviews, and 80 million Apple and Google Play store reviews. The company highlighted its 150+ year history, recent third‑party national accolades for soundness, profitability, customer service and employer recognition, and eight consecutive "Outstanding" FDIC CRA ratings spanning 20 years.
WesBanco (NASDAQ: WSBC) will host its 2025 fourth quarter earnings conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, following an expected release of fourth-quarter 2025 results after the market close on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
CEO Jeff Jackson and CFO Dan Weiss will review results. Investors may join via live webcast at www.wesbanco.com or by phone at 888-347-6607 (U.S.) and 1-412-902-4290 (international). A replay will be available from ~11:00 a.m. ET on Jan 28, 2026 until 12:00 a.m. ET on Feb 11, 2026 using access code 6442178. WesBanco reported $27.5 billion in total assets and $7.7 billion in trust and investment AUM as of Sept 30, 2025.
WesBanco (NASDAQ: WSBC) announced a 2.7% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.38 per common share from $0.37. The dividend is payable on January 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 5, 2025. The board cited the company's strong capital position and net income for the increase.
This is the 19th increase in the quarterly dividend since 2010 and represents a 171% cumulative rise over that period. The new rate annualizes to $1.52 per share, which equates to an approximate 5.0% yield based on the prior close of $30.28. WesBanco reported $27.5 billion in total assets and $7.7 billion in trust and investment AUM as of September 30, 2025.
WesBanco (Nasdaq: WSBC) announced a quarterly cash dividend on its 7.375% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B (Nasdaq: WSBCO) covering the period Sept 17, 2025 up to, but excluding, Jan 1, 2026. The dividend equals $0.5326 per depositary share (or $21.3056 per Series B preferred share).
The dividend is payable on Jan 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on Dec 15, 2025. WesBanco reported $27.5 billion in total assets and $7.7 billion in Trust and Investment Services AUM as of Sept 30, 2025.
WesBanco (NASDAQ: WSBC) will redeem all 150,000 issued shares of its 6.75% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, and all 6,000,000 related depositary shares on November 15, 2025 at a redemption price of $1,000 per preferred share ($25.00 per depositary share).
The redemptions will be funded with a portion of net proceeds from WesBanco's previously completed public offering of Series B depositary shares on September 17, 2025. Trading of the depositary shares (NASDAQ: WSBCP) will cease effective on the redemption date. The regular quarterly dividend on Series A will be paid separately to holders of record on November 1, 2025, and dividends will stop accruing after the redemption date.
WesBanco (NASDAQ: WSBC) is expanding in Tennessee with a new commercial loan production office in Knoxville and its first retail banking center in Chattanooga.
The Knoxville LPO is located at 4700 Old Kingston Pike, Suite 105 and is led by city president Herc Ligdis. The Chattanooga retail center will open in the first half of 2026 at 1413 Chestnut Street. Adam Thomas was promoted to Regional President, Tennessee to support growth across the state. WesBanco reported $27.5 billion in total assets and $7.7 billion in trust and investment AUM as of September 30, 2025. Management says the LPO strategy has supported high-single-digit loan growth since 2021.
WesBanco (Nasdaq: WSBC) reported third-quarter 2025 results with net income $81.0M and diluted EPS $0.84, versus $34.7M and $0.54 in Q3 2024.
Key drivers: deposits $21.3B (+53.8% YoY), loans $18.9B (+52.0% YoY) (including Premier Financial acquisition), and a net interest margin 3.53% (up 58 bps YoY). Efficiency ratio improved to 55.1% and non-interest income rose 51.5% to $44.9M. WesBanco recognized approximately $7M of restructuring charges in Q3 related to approval to close 27 branches in early 2026 with expected pre-tax savings of $6M phased in H1 2026. Capital ratios remained strong (CET1 10.1%; Tier 1 leverage 9.72%).
WesBanco (NASDAQ:WSBC), a multi-state bank holding company, will host its Q3 2025 earnings conference call on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The earnings release is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, after market close.
President and CEO Jeffrey H. Jackson and CFO Daniel K. Weiss, Jr. will lead the call. The company, with $27.6 billion in total assets, manages $7.2 billion in Trust and Investment Services and $2.6 billion in securities account values through its broker/dealer as of June 30, 2025.
WesBanco (NASDAQ: WSBC) has appointed Amby Bauer as Western Pennsylvania Market President and Senior Commercial Banker. With over 25 years of industry experience, Bauer will lead the growth strategy for the Western Pennsylvania market, which includes nearly 30 financial centers across five counties in the greater Pittsburgh region.
Bauer, who joined WesBanco in 2022 as a Commercial Banker, previously served as Vice President of Corporate Banking at Dollar Bank. He holds a Bachelor's degree in economics from Penn State and is a Stonier ABA Graduate School of Banking graduate with a Wharton Leadership Certificate.
WesBanco currently manages $27.6 billion in total assets, with Trust and Investment Services holding $7.2 billion in assets under management and $2.6 billion in securities account values as of June 30, 2025.
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