# Webster Financial Corporation – Consensus ‘buy’ rating and 26.8% Upside Potential

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/webster-financial-corporation-consensus-buy-rating-and-26.8-upside-potential/4121130311
- Published: 2023-10-20T14:03:07+01:00
- Author: Charlotte Edwards

**Webster Financial Corporation** which can be found using ticker (WBS) now have
13 market analysts covering the stock. The analyst consensus now points to a rating
of ‘buy’. The target price High/Low ranges between 57 and 42 calculating the average
target price we see $49.85. Given that the stocks previous close was at $39.32 and
the analysts are correct then we can expect a percentage increase in value of 26.8%.
It’s also worth noting that there is a 50 day moving average of $41.12 while the
200 day moving average is $42.25. The market capitalization for the company is 6.95B.
The stock price for the company is currently 40.13 USD

 The potential market cap would be $8,814,681,187 based on the market consensus.

The company is not paying dividends at this time.

Other points of data to note are a P/E ratio of 7.54, revenue per share of 14.73
and a 1.32% return on assets.

Webster Financial Corporation is a holding company for Webster Bank, National Association
and its HSA Bank division. The Webster Bank, along with its HSA Bank Division, is
a commercial bank in the Northeast that delivers a range of digital and traditional
financial solutions. Its segments include Commercial Banking, HSA Bank, and Consumer
Banking. Commercial Banking serves businesses through its commercial real estate
and equipment finance, middle market, business banking, asset-based lending and 
commercial services, public sector finance, mortgage warehouse, sponsor and specialty
finance, verticals and support, private banking, and treasury management business
units. HSA Bank segment offers a consumer-directed healthcare solution that includes
health reimbursement arrangements, flexible spending accounts, and commuter benefits.
The Consumer Banking segment operates a distribution network, primarily throughout
southern New England and the New York Metro and Suburban markets.

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