WesBanco Declares Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend to Its Shareholders
WesBanco (NASDAQ: WSBC) announced a 2.7% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.38 per common share from $0.37.
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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.
Positive
- 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
Negative
- None.
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News Market Reaction – WSBC
On Nov 20, the first trading day after this news, WSBC closed 0.39% above the previous close.
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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
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
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