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NYSE:WBS - Webster Financial Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $56.09
  • Forecasted Upside: 10.26 %
  • Number of Analysts: 10
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 7 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$50.87 As of 09/23/2021 03:33 PM ET
▲ +2.48 (5.13%)

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Analyst Price Target for WBS

Analyst Price Target is $56.09
▲ +10.26% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 10 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Webster Financial in the last 3 months. The average price target is $56.09, with a high forecast of $63.00 and a low forecast of $40.00. The average price target represents a 10.26% upside from the last price of $50.87.

This chart shows the closing price for WBS for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Buy

The current consensus among 10 investment analysts is to buy stock in Webster Financial. This rating has held steady since November 2019, when it changed from a Hold consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
4/1/2020
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  • 6 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/30/2020
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
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9/28/2020
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 0 sell ratings
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12/27/2020
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  • 6 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/27/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/25/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/24/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/23/2021

Latest Recommendations

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Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
7/23/2021Raymond JamesLower Price TargetOutperform$64.00 ➝ $60.00Medium
7/23/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost Price TargetOutperform$62.00 ➝ $63.00Medium
7/23/2021WedbushLower Price TargetOutperform$65.00 ➝ $60.00Medium
6/3/2021Raymond JamesBoost Price TargetOutperform$59.00 ➝ $64.00Low
4/26/2021Raymond JamesReiterated RatingStrong-Buy ➝ Outperform$58.00 ➝ $59.00N/A
4/22/2021StephensUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$56.00 ➝ $60.00Medium
4/20/2021Morgan StanleyBoost Price TargetEqual Weight$60.00 ➝ $63.00Medium
4/20/2021Raymond JamesDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Outperform$58.00 ➝ $59.00High
3/18/2021Morgan StanleyBoost Price TargetEqual Weight$55.00 ➝ $60.00High
3/2/2021Piper SandlerReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$54.00Low
2/24/2021Morgan StanleyBoost Price TargetEqual Weight$50.00 ➝ $55.00High
2/24/2021Piper SandlerDowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$54.00High
1/27/2021Morgan StanleyBoost Price TargetEqual Weight$46.00 ➝ $50.00Medium
1/22/2021WedbushBoost Price TargetOutperform$53.00 ➝ $54.00High
1/22/2021Compass PointUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$59.00Medium
1/8/2021UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$27.00 ➝ $56.00High
1/7/2021Morgan StanleyBoost Price TargetEqual Weight$42.00 ➝ $46.00Medium
1/7/2021Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$45.00 ➝ $52.00N/A
1/4/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$35.00 ➝ $40.00N/A
12/15/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost Price Target$38.00 ➝ $50.00Medium
12/7/2020Morgan StanleyBoost Price TargetEqual Weight$34.00 ➝ $42.00Low
12/7/2020Raymond JamesBoost Price TargetStrong-Buy$40.00 ➝ $50.00Low
11/3/2020Morgan StanleyBoost Price TargetEqual Weight$31.00 ➝ $34.00Medium
10/23/2020Raymond JamesBoost Price TargetStrong-Buy$36.00 ➝ $40.00High
9/28/2020Piper SandlerLower Price TargetOverweight$34.00 ➝ $32.00Medium
8/4/2020Morgan StanleyLower Price TargetEqual Weight$34.00 ➝ $31.00Low
7/7/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingBuy$27.00 ➝ $29.00High
6/24/2020Royal Bank of CanadaInitiated CoverageOutperform$37.00High
6/8/2020Morgan StanleyBoost Price TargetEqual Weight$32.00 ➝ $34.00High
5/15/2020UBS GroupBoost Price TargetNeutral$22.50 ➝ $23.50Low
4/22/2020Compass PointDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$24.00Low
4/7/2020Morgan StanleyLower Price TargetEqual Weight$37.00 ➝ $30.00Medium
4/6/2020UBS GroupLower Price TargetNeutral$50.00 ➝ $22.50High
4/6/2020Raymond JamesUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Strong-Buy$34.00High
3/30/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$47.00 ➝ $27.00High
3/17/2020Morgan StanleyLower Price TargetEqual Weight$41.00 ➝ $37.00High
3/5/2020Morgan StanleyLower Price TargetEqual Weight$52.00 ➝ $45.00High
1/24/2020StephensUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$44.00 ➝ $46.50Low
1/24/2020Compass PointUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$53.00Low
11/25/2019WedbushReiterated RatingBuy$51.00 ➝ $53.00High
10/28/2019StephensInitiated CoverageUnderweight$42.00Low
10/22/2019Compass PointDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralHigh
10/22/2019Sandler O'NeillDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldHigh
10/3/2019Morgan StanleyLower Price TargetEqual Weight$52.00 ➝ $50.00Medium
10/2/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyLower Price TargetMarket Perform$55.00 ➝ $50.00Low
7/19/2019Boenning ScattergoodReiterated RatingNeutralLow
7/1/2019Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$51.00Low
5/7/2019Compass PointInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ BuyMedium
4/22/2019Boenning ScattergoodReiterated RatingHoldLow
4/10/2019BarclaysLower Price TargetOverweight$68.00 ➝ $62.00Low
1/24/2019Boenning ScattergoodReiterated RatingHoldMedium
12/10/2018Sandler O'NeillUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$63.00Low
10/19/2018BarclaysBoost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$69.00 ➝ $70.00Low
10/19/2018Boenning ScattergoodReiterated RatingHoldMedium
10/3/2018BarclaysUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$70.00 ➝ $69.00High
9/18/2018Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingSell$62.00 ➝ $60.00Low
7/24/2018Morgan StanleyBoost Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$61.00 ➝ $62.00Medium
7/20/2018BarclaysBoost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$67.00 ➝ $70.00Low
7/19/2018Boenning ScattergoodReiterated RatingHoldMedium
7/16/2018WedbushReiterated RatingOutperformLow
7/11/2018BarclaysBoost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$65.00 ➝ $67.00Low
6/29/2018Boenning ScattergoodReiterated RatingNeutralLow
6/26/2018Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$63.00 ➝ $65.00Low
5/4/2018Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$61.00 ➝ $64.00Medium
4/24/2018Morgan StanleyBoost Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$56.00 ➝ $59.00Low
4/22/2018BarclaysReiterated RatingHold$65.00Low
3/21/2018UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$45.00High
1/26/2018Morgan StanleyBoost Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$54.00 ➝ $56.00Low
1/24/2018JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$66.00 ➝ $67.00Low
1/24/2018Boenning ScattergoodReiterated RatingHoldLow
1/23/2018Sandler O'NeillReiterated RatingHold$60.00Low
1/23/2018Piper Jaffray CompaniesReiterated RatingHold$56.00Low
1/18/2018Boenning ScattergoodReiterated RatingHoldLow
1/9/2018Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingMarket Perform$55.00 ➝ $60.00Low
1/5/2018Piper Jaffray CompaniesUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$55.00Medium
1/2/2018BarclaysBoost Price TargetOverweight$55.00 ➝ $59.00Low
12/22/2017Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiterated RatingBuy$71.00Low
11/8/2017Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Price TargetHold$51.00 ➝ $53.00N/A
10/20/2017Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiterated RatingBuy$63.00N/A
10/20/2017BarclaysSet Price TargetHold$52.00 ➝ $55.00N/A
10/20/2017Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Price TargetMarket Perform$50.00 ➝ $55.00N/A
10/20/2017Boenning ScattergoodReiterated RatingHoldN/A
7/14/2017Piper Jaffray CompaniesReiterated RatingSell$46.00Low
7/14/2017Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingHold$53.00Low
6/27/2017WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform$60.00Medium
5/6/2017Jefferies Financial GroupSet Price TargetHold$53.00Low
4/25/2017BarclaysBoost Price TargetEqual Weight$50.00 ➝ $52.00Medium
4/21/2017Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiterated RatingBuy$58.00Low
4/10/2017Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiterated RatingBuy$55.00Low
1/31/2017Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformN/A
1/20/2017FBR & Co.Reiterated RatingHold$54.00N/A
11/16/2016Piper Jaffray CompaniesDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$37.50N/A
11/14/2016Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformN/A
11/8/2016Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$43.00N/A
10/24/2016FBR & Co.Boost Price TargetMkt Perform$36.00 ➝ $38.00N/A
10/11/2016Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Price TargetBuy$42.00 ➝ $43.00N/A
(Data available from 9/23/2016 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.01 (Hold)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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7/25/2021
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9/23/2021

Current Sentiment

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Webster Financial logo
Webster Financial Corp., is holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. It operates through the following business segments: Commercial Banking, HSA Bank, and Community Banking. The Commercial Banking segment includes commercial banking and private banking. The HSA Bank segment offers comprehensive consumer directed healthcare solutions. The Community Banking segment comprises personal and business banking. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Waterbury, CT.
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Today's Range

Now: $50.87
Low: $48.86
High: $50.92

50 Day Range

MA: $49.08
Low: $46.01
High: $51.89

52 Week Range

Now: $50.87
Low: $23.67
High: $63.81

Volume

6,372 shs

Average Volume

689,839 shs

Market Capitalization

$4.61 billion

P/E Ratio

14.25

Dividend Yield

3.38%

Beta

1.55

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Webster Financial?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued reports on Webster Financial in the last twelve months: Compass Point, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, Stephens, TheStreet, UBS Group AG, Wedbush, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Webster Financial?

11 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Webster Financial in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $56.09, suggesting a possible upside of 10.3%. Morgan Stanley has the highest price target set, predicting WBS will reach $63.00 in the next twelve months. Wells Fargo & Company has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $40.00 for Webster Financial in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Webster Financial?

Webster Financial currently has 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Buy." A "buy" rating indicates that analysts believe WBS will outperform the market and that investors should add to their positions of Webster Financial.
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How do I contact Webster Financial's investor relations team?

Webster Financial's physical mailing address is 145 BANK STREET, WATERBURY CT, 06702. The financial services provider's listed phone number is (203) 578-2202 and its investor relations email address is [email protected] The official website for Webster Financial is public.websteronline.com.