WBS:NYE-Webster Financial Corporation (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Banks - Regional |

Last Closing

USD 48.03

Change

-0.33 (-0.68)%

Market Cap

USD 7.88B

Volume

2.35M

Analyst Target

USD 30.75
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About

Webster Financial Corporation operates as the bank holding company for Webster Bank, National Association that provides a range of financial products and services to individuals, families, and businesses in the United States. It operates through three segments: Commercial Banking, HSA Bank, and Consumer Banking. The Commercial Banking segment offers commercial real estate and equipment financing, business banking, asset-based lending, and commercial services; public sector finance; mortgage warehouse financing; sponsor and specialty financing services; credit, deposit, and cash flow management services; and wealth management solutions to business owners and operators, including trust, asset management, financial planning, insurance, retirement, and investment products, as well as treasury management services comprising derivative, treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and trade products and services. This segment also provides commercial services, such as accounts receivable factoring and trade financing, payroll funding, and business process outsourcing. The HSA Bank segment offers health savings accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, flexible spending accounts, and commuter benefit services that are distributed directly to employers and individual consumers, as well as through national and regional insurance carriers, benefit consultants, and financial advisors. The Consumer Banking segment provides consumer deposit and fee-based services, residential mortgages, home equity lines, secured and unsecured loans, and credit cards to consumers; and small business banking products, such as credit, deposit, and cash flow management products to businesses and professional service firms. The company offers online and mobile banking services. Webster Financial Corporation was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Banks - Regional) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -5.38% 14% F 18% F
Dividend Return 2.36% 28% F 49% F
Total Return -3.01% 14% F 18% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 19.45% 32% F 61% D-
Dividend Return 3.98% 31% F 56% F
Total Return 23.43% 30% F 61% D-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -0.72% 48% F 43% F
Dividend Return 15.71% 43% F 57% F
Total Return 14.99% 44% F 41% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 13.67% 78% C+ 76% C+
Dividend Return 17.21% 77% C+ 79% B-
Total Return 3.55% 48% F 66% D+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 46.66% 18% F 19% F
Risk Adjusted Return 36.90% 60% D- 55% F
Market Capitalization 7.88B 71% C- 83% B

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.