WesBanco (WSBC) to Post Earnings on Tuesday

WesBanco (NASDAQ:WSBC) is anticipated to release its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 21st. Analysts expect WesBanco to post earnings of $0.86 per share and revenue of $267.71 million for the quarter. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

WesBanco (NASDAQ:WSBC) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The financial services provider reported $0.91 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.86 by $0.05. WesBanco had a return on equity of 9.76% and a net margin of 21.12%.The firm had revenue of $257.23 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $264.52 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.66 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was down 3.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect WesBanco to post $4 EPS for the current fiscal year and $4 EPS for the next fiscal year.

WesBanco Stock Up 0.3%

Shares of WesBanco stock opened at $39.11 on Tuesday. WesBanco has a 1 year low of $29.18 and a 1 year high of $40.33. The business has a 50-day moving average of $35.98 and a two-hundred day moving average of $35.28. The company has a market capitalization of $3.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.62 and a beta of 0.67. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 0.92 and a quick ratio of 0.91.

WesBanco declared that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, May 20th that allows the company to buyback 4,000,000 outstanding shares. This buyback authorization allows the financial services provider to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are often a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

WesBanco Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, July 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 5th were issued a dividend of $0.38 per share. This represents a $1.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.9%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 5th. WesBanco’s payout ratio is 49.03%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently issued reports on WSBC. Piper Sandler increased their target price on WesBanco from $40.00 to $43.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of WesBanco from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, June 22nd. Weiss Ratings raised shares of WesBanco from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $41.00 price target on shares of WesBanco in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $40.25.

Insider Transactions at WesBanco

In other news, Director Lee J. Burdman acquired 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 23rd. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $33.60 per share, for a total transaction of $100,800.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 46,772 shares in the company, valued at $1,571,539.20. This represents a 6.85% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Louis Michael Altman bought 3,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 23rd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $33.72 per share, for a total transaction of $101,160.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 33,164 shares in the company, valued at $1,118,290.08. The trade was a 9.95% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have purchased 7,000 shares of company stock valued at $236,500. 2.07% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On WesBanco

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Neuberger Berman Group LLC bought a new position in shares of WesBanco during the 4th quarter worth approximately $249,000. Focus Partners Wealth bought a new stake in shares of WesBanco in the third quarter worth $227,000. Vise Technologies Inc. bought a new stake in shares of WesBanco in the fourth quarter worth $223,000. Armistice Capital LLC acquired a new position in WesBanco during the third quarter worth $221,000. Finally, Numerai GP LLC acquired a new position in WesBanco during the third quarter worth $208,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 61.41% of the company’s stock.

WesBanco Company Profile

WesBanco, Inc is a bank holding company headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia, offering a full range of community banking services through its principal subsidiary, WesBanco Bank, Inc The company serves individual consumers, small‐ to mid‐sized businesses, nonprofit organizations and governmental entities with a relationship‐driven approach and an emphasis on local decision‐making. Through its diversified platform, WesBanco provides core banking functions such as deposit accounts, commercial and consumer lending, mortgage banking, treasury management and electronic banking services.

In addition to traditional banking products, WesBanco offers specialized services including trust and wealth management, investment advisory and insurance solutions.