WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC)
NASDAQFinancialsBanks - RegionalSnapshot 2026-09-09
$40.07-1.11%
Close 2026-09-09 · 1-day change
NASDAQFinancialsBanks - RegionalSnapshot 2026-09-09
Intact: The reason to own it still holds.
WesBanco grows non-interest income by 3-5% each quarter. It maintains a stable tax rate near 20-21%. The company trades at a low PE of 10.9, below peers at 12. Analysts expect EPS of $3.59 in 2026. The bank's buyback program supports shareholder returns.
Revenue is expected to decline about 9% next year. Management has shown volatility and recent earnings misses. Rising inflation and a stormy market could pressure margins and loan demand.
The market prices in about -9% revenue growth and a 15% discount to our fair value near $46. We see the valuation as cheap versus peers and expect stable execution to support earnings.
Breaks if: EPS falls below $3.4 in FY26
Breaks if: non-interest income growth falls below 3% quarterly YoY
This is not a price target or investment advice.
A long-form read on the 1–3 year hold thesis. It updates when the weekly evidence changes.
This investment represents a durable compounder with a focus on steady growth. The current thesis state is intact, supported by strong recent financial results and management execution.
The market appears to have priced in a neutral valuation, with WSBC being relatively cheap compared to its peers. There is a slight expectations gap, indicating that the market is not overly optimistic or pessimistic about future performance.
Management is on track with priorities such as increasing non-interest income and expanding the commercial loan pipeline. Recent financial performance has been strong, but there is a moderate risk due to past misses.
The long-term thesis hinges on the performance of sector bellwethers and whether they continue to beat earnings and guide higher. Any guidance cuts from WSBC could negatively impact sentiment.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
risk label changed from 'low' to 'moderate'.
No, our read on the company is unchanged. The risk label changed from "low" to "moderate." This indicates a shift in the perceived risk associated with the company. Recent financial performance remains strong, supporting the thesis that the reason to own it still holds.
as of 2026-09-09
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Grow non-interest income consistently each quarter by 3-5% year-over-year through fee income, trust assets, and brokerage services.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Non-interest income grew from approximately $41.8 million in 2026-Q1 to $53.6 million in 2026-Q2, representing year-over-year increases of 20.7% and 22.0%, respectively. Management's guidance targets 3-5% quarterly growth year-over-year, and the actual results show delivering above this target.
“Achieved record fee income levels across securities brokerage, digital banking, and service charges on deposits”
“Non-interest income of $41.8 million increased $7.2 million, or 20.7%, from the first quarter of 2025”
Breaks if: revenue falls below $1.67 billion in FY26
Breaks if: tax rate falls outside 20-21% range in FY26
Manage tax rate to remain within the 20-21% range for the full fiscal year.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Management guides a full-year tax rate of 20-21%. Actual quarterly tax provisions in 2026-Q1 and Q2 were consistent with this range, indicating management is maintaining the tax rate within the targeted band.
“Provision for income taxes was $22.8 million in Q2 2026”
“Provision for income taxes was $22.8 million in Q1 2026”
Overall, WSBC is positioned well with strong fundamentals, but it faces risks that could affect its trajectory. Not investment advice.