[8-K] WESBANCO INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wesbanco, Inc. announced a small increase in its quarterly cash dividend on common stock, raising the payment to $0.38 per share from $0.37 per share, a 2.7% increase. The higher dividend will be paid on January 2, 2026 to shareholders who are recorded as owning shares on December 5, 2025. Wesbanco’s common stock trades under the symbol WSBC, and the company also has listed depositary shares representing interests in its Series A and Series B preferred stock.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 19, 2025

WESBANCO, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

West Virginia			001-39442	55-0571723
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1 Bank Plaza
Wheeling, West Virginia				26003
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 304 234-9000

Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report : Not Applicable

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock $2.0833 Par Value		WSBC		Nasdaq Global Select Market
Depositary Shares (each representing 1/40th interest in a share of 6.75% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A)		WSBCP		Nasdaq Global Select Market
Depositary Shares (each representing 1/40th interest in a share of 7.375% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B)		WSBCO		Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

Wesbanco, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing an increase in the quarterly cash dividend rate to be paid to its shareholders to $0.38 per common share from the previous quarterly dividend rate of $0.37 per common share, or a 2.7% increase. The increased dividend will be payable on January 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 5, 2025. The press release announcing the increase in the quarterly cash dividend is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 

(d) Exhibits:

99.1 - Wesbanco, Inc. press release announcing the quarterly cash dividend rate increase dated November 19, 2025.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

			Wesbanco, Inc. (registrant)
Date:	November 19, 2025	By:	/s/ Daniel K. Weiss, Jr.
			Daniel K. Weiss, Jr. Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What dividend change did Wesbanco (WSBC) announce in this 8-K?

Wesbanco increased its quarterly cash dividend on common stock to $0.38 per share, up from $0.37 per share, representing a 2.7% increase.

When will Wesbancos new dividend be paid and to whom?

The increased quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per common share will be payable on January 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 5, 2025.

Which securities of Wesbanco are listed and what are their symbols?

Wesbancos listed securities include Common Stock $2.0833 par value (WSBC), depositary shares representing 1/40th of a share of 6.75% Series A preferred (WSBCP), and depositary shares representing 1/40th of a share of 7.375% Series B preferred (WSBCO).

How much is the percentage increase in Wesbancos quarterly dividend?

The quarterly common stock dividend increased from $0.37 to $0.38 per share, which is a 2.7% increase.

Where can investors find more details about Wesbancos dividend increase?

Additional details are provided in Wesbancos press release announcing the quarterly cash dividend rate increase, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Does this filing mention Wesbancos preferred stock dividends?

The filing identifies listed depositary shares for Series A and Series B preferred stock, but the described dividend increase applies to the common stock at $0.38 per share.