WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC)

Several events have impacted WesBanco, Inc. stock price in the past six months. WesBanco acquired Premier Financial Corp., which reshaped WesBanco's ownership structure and expanded its market presence. WesBanco announced a net loss for the first quarter of 2025, but total assets and deposits increased due to the acquisition and organic growth. WesBanco increased its cash dividend by 2.7% to 38 cents per common share. WesBanco insiders have bought more company stock than they have sold. WesBanco has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, who project earnings to grow. WesBanco traded at $33.57 as of January 13, 2026, with its price rising over the last 12 months.

While specific details are limited, general banking and financial services can exhibit seasonal patterns, such as loan demand fluctuations and deposit variations. Analysis of WesBanco's stock seasonal charts suggests a period of seasonal strength from September 7 to December 2. Commercial real estate and net interest income could be influenced by broader economic cycles and interest rate environments rather than strict calendar seasonality.

WesBanco, Inc. is a diversified, multi-state financial services holding company based in Wheeling, West Virginia, operating primarily in the banking industry as a regional bank. It provides financial services to individuals and businesses through Community Banking and Trust and Investment Services. WesBanco offers retail and corporate banking, lending, trust and investment services, insurance services, and digital banking.

WesBanco Bank, Inc. operates over 200 financial centers and ATMs across West Virginia, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Maryland, and Southern Indiana. The company also has a presence in Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, and Virginia through its financial centers and loan production offices. WesBanco aims for meaningful market share in these states, holding a top 5 market share in West Virginia, Frankfort, KY, and Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY, and a top 10 market share in Baltimore, MD, Columbus, OH, Dayton, OH, Louisville, KY, Pittsburgh, PA, and Washington D.C.

WesBanco has maintained a strong brand reputation, earning recognition as one of Newsweek's America's Best Regional Banks for the third consecutive year. WesBanco was named to Forbes' inaugural list of Most Trusted Companies in America. WesBanco has been consistently recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Banks, marking its 14th year on the list. WesBanco was named one of the World's Best Banks for the fifth consecutive year. The company has earned eight consecutive "Outstanding" FDIC Community Reinvestment Act ratings. WesBanco has consistently received Bauer Financial, Inc.'s highest "five-star" rating for 36 consecutive quarters.

WesBanco, Inc. is a publicly traded company on Nasdaq under the ticker WSBC. Institutional investors hold approximately 70% of the company's shares as of July 2025, and 72.8% as of September 30, 2025. Major institutional owners include The Vanguard Group, Inc., BlackRock, Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, State Street Global Advisors, Inc., Macquarie Group Ltd., Wellington Management Group LLP, Geode Capital Management, LLC, Verition Fund Management LLC, Earnest Partners LLC, and Bank Of America Corp /De/. Individual insider ownership remains a small but notable portion, reflecting management's stake.