Is Webster Financial Corporation a good dividend stock?

Webster Financial Corporation (WBS) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.10%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is WBS's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for WBS stock is currently 2.10%.

How much does WBS pay in dividends per year?

Webster Financial Corporation pays an annual dividend of $1.6000 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does WBS pay dividends?

WBS stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is WBS's dividend growing?

Webster Financial Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 0%.

WBS Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Webster Financial Corporation

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Webster Financial Corporation (WBS) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.10% as of Jul 21, 2026. It pays $1.60 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 0.00% 5-year compound annual rate.

12.32B

Market cap

12.23x

Current P/E

11.68x

Forward P/E

2.10%

Dividend yield

$1.60

WBS dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — WBS pays out about 26% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	60.80%
Operating margin	28.49%
Pretax margin	28.49%
Net margin	22.67%
Effective tax rate	20.42%
ROA	1.19%
ROE	10.70%
D/E	0.45x
Interest coverage ratio	0.83x

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WBS valuation

P/E	12.23x
P/S	2.48x
P/B	1.15x
P/CF	10.31x
P/FCF	10.88x
P/OCF	10.31x
PEG	1.08x
EV multiple	5.13x

About

Webster Financial Corporation functions as the parent entity for Webster Bank, National Association, providing a comprehensive suite of banking, investment, and financial services throughout the United States. Its offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including individual consumers, families, and businesses. The company's operations are divided into three primary divisions: 1.