WesBanco Declares Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend to Its Shareholders

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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.

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• Quarterly dividend increased by 2.7% to $0.38
• Annualized dividend of $1.52 per common share
• ~5.0% yield based on $30.28 closing price
• 19th dividend increase since 2010; 171% cumulative rise
• Strong balance sheet: $27.5B total assets as of Sept 30, 2025

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• None.

WHEELING, W.Va., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc. (Nasdaq: WSBC), a diversified, multi-state bank holding company, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 2.7% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.38 per common share from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.37 per common share. The higher dividend rate will be payable on January 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 5, 2025. This is the nineteenth increase in the quarterly dividend since 2010 and represents a cumulative increase of 171% over that period.

The WesBanco Board of Directors approved this most recent cash dividend increase based in part on the Company's strong capital position and net income. The new cash dividend represents an annualized cash dividend rate of $1.52 per common share. Based upon yesterday's closing common stock price of $30.28, the new dividend equates to a yield of approximately 5.0%.

About WesBanco, Inc.
With over 150 years as a community-focused, regional financial services partner, WesBanco Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBC) and its subsidiaries build lasting prosperity through relationships and solutions that empower our customers for success in their financial journeys. Customers across our nine-state footprint choose WesBanco for the comprehensive range and personalized delivery of our retail and commercial banking solutions, as well as trust, brokerage, wealth management and insurance services, all designed to advance their financial goals. Through the strength of our teams, we leverage large bank capabilities and local focus to help make every community we serve a better place for people and businesses to thrive. Headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia, WesBanco has $27.5 billion in total assets, with our Trust and Investment Services holding $7.7 billion of assets under management and securities account values (including annuities) of $2.6 billion through our broker/dealer, as of September 30, 2025. Learn more at www.wesbanco.com and follow @WesBanco on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

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FAQ

What dividend did WesBanco (WSBC) declare on November 19, 2025?

The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share, up from $0.37.

When is the WesBanco (WSBC) dividend payable and what is the record date?

The dividend is payable on January 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 5, 2025.

What annualized dividend and yield does the new WesBanco (WSBC) dividend imply?

The new dividend annualizes to $1.52 per share and implies an approximate 5.0% yield based on the $30.28 closing price.

How many times has WesBanco increased its quarterly dividend since 2010?

This is the 19th increase in the quarterly dividend since 2010, a cumulative increase of 171%.

Why did WesBanco (WSBC) raise its quarterly dividend?

The board cited the company's strong capital position and net income as reasons for the increase.

What size are WesBanco's assets and investment AUM as of Sept 30, 2025?

WesBanco reported $27.5 billion in total assets and $7.7 billion in trust and investment assets under management as of Sept 30, 2025.