Webster Financial Corporation (WBS)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Webster Financial Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Webster Financial Corporation (WBS) has returned 10.90% so far this year and 38.45% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, WBS has returned 10.23% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 12, 1986, WBS's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.31%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +42.6%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -69.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, WBS closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 28, 2009 with a return of +36.4%, while the worst single day was Jan 20, 2009 at -21.0%.

Webster Financial Corporation has an annualized alpha of 5.89%, beta of 1.10, and R² of 0.26 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 15, 1986.

• This stock captured 112.94% of S&P 500 Index gains and 109.63% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.26 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WBS ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Webster Financial Corporation (WBS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Webster Financial Corporation provided a 2.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.60 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 16 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Webster Financial Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Webster Financial Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Webster Financial Corporation was 93.72%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 1935 trading sessions.

The current Webster Financial Corporation drawdown is 5.97%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Webster Financial Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Webster Financial Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.