WBS Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
WBS - Webster Financial Corporation Waterbury
$76.72
0.09 (0.12%)
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5d:
+1.59%
30d:
+5.66%
90d:
+9.21%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 16, 2026
11d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: WBS is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.7% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: WBS is fairly valued with market pricing in 2.7% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$102.65
Based on 7.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$63.74
Trading above historical range
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 9.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: WBS is currently trading at $76.72, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $72.50 to $75.76. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 10.4) is in line with its historical norms (9.6). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.7% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WBS is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $73.34. 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. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, WBS is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $73.34. 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. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$72.50 -
$75.76
Company Quality Score
60/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
58.1%
All Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($74.29)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 2.7% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$72.50 -
$75.76
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$71.96
Resistance Level
$73.34
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 9, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
10.45
Wall Street Target
$74.29
(-3.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
8.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
15.4%
Profit Margin
37.4%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.7% premium
PE vs Historical
10.5 vs 9.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$78.79
(+3%)
2-Year Target
$80.92
(+6%)
3-Year Target
$83.10
(+8%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→10)
PE COMPRESSION
$76.32
(-1%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 11.7%)
$222.72
(+190%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 10.5, Growth: 11.7%)
$106.89
(+39%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.9, Growth: 11.7%)
$90.86
(+18%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (13x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (10x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 12.56 | Current EPS (TTM): $6.10
Bull Case
$101.42
(+32%)
Analyst growth 20.3%, PE expands to 13.8
Base Case
$92.20
(+20%)
Market implied 20.3%, PE stable at 12.6
Bear Case
$52.11
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 10.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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