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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) has declared a quarterly cash dividend for its 6.75% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (Nasdaq:WSBCP). The dividend of $0.421875 per depositary share ($16.875 per preferred share) covers the period from May 15, 2025, to August 15, 2025.
The dividend will be paid on August 15, 2025 to shareholders of record as of August 1, 2025. WesBanco, a regional financial services company with over 150 years of history, manages $27.4 billion in total assets and $7.0 billion in assets under management through its Trust and Investment Services as of March 31, 2025.
WesBanco (NASDAQ: WSBC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per share to be paid to common stock holders. The dividend will be payable on July 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 6, 2025, representing an annualized cash dividend rate of $1.48 per common share.
WesBanco, a diversified multi-state bank holding company with over 150 years of history, operates across nine states offering retail and commercial banking, trust, brokerage, wealth management, and insurance services. The company reports $27.4 billion in total assets, with Trust and Investment Services managing $7.0 billion in assets and $2.4 billion in securities account values through their broker/dealer as of March 31, 2025.
WesBanco (NASDAQ: WSBC) has successfully completed the customer transition and operational conversion of Premier Financial Corp, marking its largest conversion in history. The merger, announced in July 2024 and consummated in February 2025, has transformed WesBanco into a $27 billion asset regional financial institution.
The conversion included approximately 400,000 consumer and 50,000 business relationships, along with 70 financial centers across northern Ohio, southern Michigan, and northeastern Indiana. WesBanco now operates over 250 financial centers across nine states and ranks among the top 100 largest insured depository organizations in the United States, becoming the 8th largest bank in Ohio by deposit market share.
WesBanco reported Q1 2025 financial results, highlighting the successful acquisition of Premier Financial. The bank posted a net loss of $11.5 million (-$0.15 per share), primarily due to acquisition-related expenses and credit loss provisions. However, adjusted net income reached $51.2 million ($0.66 per share), compared to $33.2 million ($0.56 per share) in Q1 2024.
Key highlights:
- Total assets increased 54.2% to $27.4 billion
- Organic loan growth: 7.8% year-over-year
- Total deposits grew 57.8% to $21.3 billion
- Net interest margin improved to 3.35%
- Trust assets under management reached record $7.0 billion
The merger expanded WesBanco's market presence, adding approximately 900 employees and 70 financial centers. Credit quality metrics remained strong, with non-performing assets at 0.30% of total assets. The bank maintains strong regulatory capital ratios, with Tier I leverage at 11.01% and CET 1 at 9.99%.
WesBanco Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBC) has announced a quarterly cash dividend declaration for its 6.75% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (WSBCP). The dividend of $0.421875 per depositary share ($16.875 per preferred share) covers the period from February 15, 2025, to May 15, 2025, payable to shareholders of record on May 1, 2025.
WesBanco operates as a regional financial services provider across nine states, with over $27 billion in total assets. The company's Trust and Investment Services manage more than $7 billion in assets, while holding securities account values exceeding $2 billion through their broker/dealer, including the recent Premier Financial acquisition completed on February 28, 2025.
WesBanco (NASDAQ:WSBC) has scheduled its 2025 first quarter earnings conference call and webcast for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The financial results will be released after market close on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
President and CEO Jeffrey H. Jackson, along with CFO Daniel K. Weiss, Jr., will lead the presentation. The company recently completed the acquisition of Premier Financial on February 28, 2025.
WesBanco operates across nine states with over $27 billion in total assets. The company's Trust and Investment Services manages more than $7 billion in assets, while securities account values through their broker/dealer exceed $2 billion, including annuities.
WesBanco (WSBC) has successfully completed its acquisition of Premier Financial Corp, creating a regional financial institution with approximately $27 billion in assets. The merger positions WesBanco as the 81st largest insured depository organization in the United States and the 8th largest bank in Ohio.
The combined entity will operate through more than 250 financial centers across nine states: Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Former Premier directors Zahid Afzal, John L. Bookmyer, Louis M. Altman, and Lee J. Burdman have been appointed to WesBanco's Board of Directors.
Former Premier financial centers will continue operating under the Premier Bank name until customer and data conversion occurs in mid-May 2025, after which all locations will be rebranded as WesBanco.
WesBanco (WSBC) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per share to be paid on April 1, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 10, 2025. This represents an annualized cash dividend rate of $1.48 per common share.
The multi-state bank holding company, with over 150 years of community-focused service, operates across eight states offering retail and commercial banking, trust, brokerage, wealth management, and insurance services. As of December 31, 2024, WesBanco reported total assets of $18.7 billion, with Trust and Investment Services managing $6.0 billion in assets and securities account values of $1.9 billion through their broker/dealer division.