FMR LLC discloses 2.16M shares (1.3%) in Webster Financial (WBS)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP reporting person FMR LLC filed an amendment on a Schedule 13G/A disclosing beneficial ownership of 2,157,070.74 shares of Common Stock, representing 1.3% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing shows FMR's sole voting power of 2,101,136 and sole dispositive power of 2,157,070.74. The amendment is signed under a power of attorney and references Exhibit 99 for a 13d-1(k)(1) agreement.

Key Figures

Reporting date: 03/31/2026 Beneficial ownership: 2,157,070.74 shares Percent of class: 1.3% +4 more

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Reporting date 03/31/2026 Ownership reported as of this date

Beneficial ownership 2,157,070.74 shares Common Stock beneficially owned by FMR LLC

Percent of class 1.3% Percentage of outstanding common stock

Sole voting power 2,101,136 Shares for which FMR LLC has sole voting power

Sole dispositive power 2,157,070.74 Shares for which FMR LLC has sole power to dispose

Signature date 05/05/2026 Date the amendment was signed

CUSIP 947890109 Identifier for Webster Financial common stock

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, beneficial ownership, sole dispositive power, 13d-1(k)(1) agreement

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Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

beneficial ownership financial

"Item 4. Ownership (a) Amount beneficially owned: 2157070.74"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

sole dispositive power regulatory

"Item 4. (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2157070.74"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

13d-1(k)(1) agreement regulatory

"Exhibit Information Please see Exhibit 99 for 13d-1(k) (1) agreement"

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

947890109

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 947890109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

FMR LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 2,101,136.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,157,070.74
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,157,070.74

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

1.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 947890109

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Abigail P. Johnson

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,157,070.74
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,157,070.74

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

1.3 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 200 ELM STREET,STAMFORD,CT,US,06902
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: FMR LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210
(c)	Citizenship: Not applicable
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP No.: 947890109
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 2157070.74
(b)	Percent of class: 1.3 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: Please see the responses to Items 5 and 6 on the cover page.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0.00
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2157070.74
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0.00
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. One or more other persons are known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the COMMON STOCK of WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP. No one other person's interest in the COMMON STOCK of WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP is more than five percent of the total outstanding COMMON STOCK.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See attached Exhibit 99.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

FMR LLC

Signature:	Richard Bourgelas
Name/Title:	Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of April 13, 2026, by and on behalf of FMR LLC and its direct and indirect subsidiaries*
Date:	05/05/2026

Abigail P. Johnson

Signature:	Richard Bourgelas
Name/Title:	Duly authorized under Power of Attorney effective as of April 13, 2026, by and on behalf of Abigail P. Johnson*
Date:	05/05/2026

Comments accompanying signature: *This power of attorney is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 24 to the Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC on April 29,2026, accession number: 0000315066-26-000738.

Exhibit Information

Please see Exhibit 99 for 13d-1(k) (1) agreement.

FAQ

What stake does FMR LLC report in WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP (WBS)?

FMR LLC reports beneficial ownership of 2,157,070.74 shares, equal to 1.3% of the company. The filing lists sole voting power of 2,101,136 and sole dispositive power of 2,157,070.74, as stated on the amendment.

As of what date is the ownership in the Schedule 13G/A reported?

The ownership amount is reported as of 03/31/2026. The amendment is signed on 05/05/2026 and references a power of attorney effective April 13, 2026, as included in the filing's signature block.

Does the filing indicate any other person holds more than 5% of WBS shares?

The filing states that one or more other persons may have rights to dividends or sale proceeds but explicitly notes no other person's interest exceeds 5% of the total outstanding common stock, per the amendment language.

Where can I find additional agreement details referenced in the filing?

The amendment references Exhibit 99 for the 13d-1(k)(1) agreement and incorporates a power of attorney by reference to Exhibit 24 filed by FMR LLC. These exhibits contain the supporting agreement text.