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WesBanco Inc. operates as a diversified, multi-state bank holding company through WesBanco Bank, providing retail and commercial banking, mortgage banking, trust, brokerage, wealth management and insurance services. News about WSBC commonly centers on quarterly earnings, net interest margin, loan and deposit trends, credit costs, commercial real estate payoffs, and the performance of its Community Banking and Trust and Investment Services businesses.
Company updates also cover market expansion, including commercial banking growth in South Florida; common and Series B preferred stock dividends; executive and risk-management leadership; and recognition tied to regional banking, community reinvestment and customer service. WesBanco's completed Premier Financial acquisition is a recurring context for merger-related expenses, acquired loans and pro forma financial comparisons.
WesBanco (Nasdaq: WSBC) announced that it has been named one of America's High Growth Companies for 2026 by Business Insider, a list of 500 large U.S. corporations selected from more than 3,000 NYSE and Nasdaq names based on revenue and profitability growth, investor value, and financial stability.
According to WesBanco, its inclusion reflects a loan growth CAGR of 7% since 2021, year-over-year earnings per share and net interest margin growth, and a strong return on tangible common equity. The company cites organic momentum, its 2025 acquisition and integration of Premier Financial Corp., and targeted Commercial and Retail expansion in South Florida and Tennessee as key drivers.
WesBanco (Nasdaq: WSBC) will host its 2026 second quarter earnings conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Financial results are expected after market close on July 21, 2026, with live and replay access available via phone and the Investor Relations website.
WesBanco (Nasdaq: WSBC) will join the S&P SmallCap 600 Index after the close on June 18, 2026. Inclusion in this widely followed small-cap benchmark may increase trading liquidity and investor awareness.
According to WesBanco, selection reflects a 7% loan growth CAGR since 2021, significant EPS growth, strong return on tangible common equity, and the 2025 Premier Financial acquisition. As of March 31, 2026, WesBanco reported $27.5B in assets, $7.8B in assets under management, and $2.6B in securities account values.
WesBanco (Nasdaq: WSBC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per common share, payable July 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 5, 2026, implying an annualized rate of $1.52.
The Board also declared a quarterly dividend on its 7.375% Series B Preferred Stock (WSBCO) of $0.4609 per depositary share ($18.4375 per preferred share) for the period April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, payable July 1, 2026 to holders of record on June 5, 2026.
WesBanco (Nasdaq: WSBC) announced Board approval of a 4.0 million share increase to its existing stock repurchase program. Combined with 0.9 million shares remaining from the prior authorization, 4.9 million shares are now available for repurchase, equal to 5.1% of shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026.
Repurchases are discretionary, have no expiration date, and may be executed via open market or other permitted methods, funded by cash and other liquidity sources.
WesBanco (NASDAQ: WSBC) named Nathan Jones Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, effective April 27, 2026. He succeeds Mike Perkins, who will retire in June after more than 30 years. Jones brings nearly 30 years of enterprise risk and credit leadership and will oversee risk, compliance, credit administration, loan review, and model risk management. WesBanco reported $27.5 billion in total assets and $7.8 billion in trust and investment AUM as of March 31, 2026.
WesBanco (Nasdaq: WSBC) reported first quarter 2026 net income available to common shareholders of $84.4 million and diluted EPS of $0.88 for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Adjusted non-GAAP EPS was $0.91.
Key metrics: net interest margin 3.57% (+22 bps YoY), total deposits $21.7 billion (+1.8% YoY organic), total assets $27.5 billion, and record commercial loan pipeline of $1.6 billion.
WesBanco (Nasdaq: WSBC) will host its 2026 first quarter earnings conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. First quarter results are expected to be released after market close on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Live webcast access and an archive for one year are available via the Investor Relations website. Dial-in and replay numbers with access code are provided for live participation and later listening. As of December 31, 2025, WesBanco reported $27.7 billion in total assets.
WesBanco (NASDAQ: WSBC) announced a targeted expansion of its commercial banking operations into South Florida on March 12, 2026, initially covering Palm Beach and Broward counties.
The bank hired a seasoned regional team led by Eddy Rodriguez to support middle-market and commercial clients, complementing prior acquisitions and loan-production-office growth. WesBanco reports $27.7 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2025.
WesBanco (NASDAQ: WSBC) declared a quarterly cash common dividend of $0.38 per share, payable April 1, 2026, to shareholders of record March 6, 2026, representing an annualized rate of $1.52 per common share. The board also declared a quarterly dividend on its 7.375% Series B preferred stock equal to $0.4609 per depositary share (or $18.4375 per preferred share) for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Mar 31, 2026, payable April 1, 2026 to holders of record March 6, 2026.
WesBanco reported $27.7 billion in total assets, $7.9 billion in trust and investment assets under management, and $2.5 billion in broker/dealer securities account values as of Dec 31, 2025.