WBS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WBS - Webster Financial Corporation Waterbury
$69.79
-0.46 (-0.65%)
▼
5d:
+1.96%
30d:
-0.44%
90d:
+10.88%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: Apr 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Apr 23, 2026
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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: WBS shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite fair pricing.
✅ BUY SIGNAL: WBS shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite fair pricing.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$102.27
Based on 8.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$63.50
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 9.4x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WBS is currently trading at $69.79, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $67.80 to $71.30. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 9.4) is in line with its historical norms (9.4). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.1% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 52.7% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WBS is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $70.64. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: WBS has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WBS is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $70.64. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: WBS has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$67.80 -
$71.30
Company Quality Score
60/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
78.6%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($74.42)
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$67.80 -
$71.30
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$67.58
Resistance Level
$70.64
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Apr 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.41
Wall Street Target
$74.42
(+6.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
15.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
52.7%
Profit Margin
37.5%
Valuation Discount vs History
-0.1% cheaper
PE vs Historical
9.4 vs 9.4
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-0.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$69.72
(0%)
2-Year Target
$69.65
(0%)
3-Year Target
$69.58
(0%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 9→9)
PE COMPRESSION
$69.51
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.6, Growth: 12.0%)
$214.44
(+207%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.4, Growth: 12.0%)
$98.09
(+41%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.0, Growth: 12.0%)
$83.38
(+20%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (11x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (9x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 11.49 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.90
Bull Case
$94.49
(+36%)
Analyst growth 26.7%, PE expands to 12.6
Base Case
$85.90
(+24%)
Market implied 26.7%, PE stable at 11.5
Bear Case
$46.10
(-34%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 9.8
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
1
Sells
Net
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SELL
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