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WSBC Stock Forecast: WesBanco, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 23 Oct 2026
$39
−0.20% on the day

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering WesBanco, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $44 — +12.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 55 of 100 as at 24 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$3.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
55/ 100
Median analyst target
$44
Analysts covering
8
Revenue$273.7M+5.5% y/y
Net income$92.7M
Free cash flow$74.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+4.9%
1M
+2.5%
YTD
+21.1%
1Y
+32.8%
From 52W high
−7.7%
From 52W low
+36.6%
$29
$42
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

WSBC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores WesBanco, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 24 Oct 2026
55/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
87
Momentum
87
Revisions
57
Quality
52
Value
50
Volatility
50
Accruals
35
Issuance
35
Size
27

Growth (87): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Issuance (35): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (27): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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Wall Street

WSBC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WSBC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$35$40$45Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26WSBCHigh $46Median $44Low $41

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says8 analysts
3 Buy5 Hold0 Sell
Low $41Median $44High $46

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +12.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
6 Oct 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$46 → $45
6 Oct 2026Raymond JamesDowngradeMarket Perform—
14 Sept 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesSector Perform$44
14 Sept 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesSector Perform—
23 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeMarket Perform—
23 July 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeMarket Perform$42
23 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$41 → $44
23 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
22 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy$41
22 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
26 June 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
26 June 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$40 → $43
23 Apr 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
22 Apr 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
25 Feb 2026DA DavidsonInitiatesBuy—
17 Dec 2025Piper SandlerAssumesOverweight$42
10 Oct 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
5 May 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsOutperform—
1 May 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
2 Apr 2025Raymond JamesMaintainsStrong Buy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

WSBC vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 23 Oct 2026, WesBanco, Inc. returned +32.8% against +14.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

WSBC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140150Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26WSBCS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

WSBC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.2%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
11.2×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.6×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Price / book
1.0×

Cheaper than 71% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.8%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
7.1%

Higher than 44% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
47.6%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Net margin
34.4%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.8%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.3%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.9%

Higher than 90% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • WesBanco, Inc. has a market value of $3.7B and an enterprise value of $5.4B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.1B. The latest quarter grew 1.8% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $356.0M, a 33.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.44.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $393.5M.

  • WesBanco, Inc. spent $161.3M on share buybacks and $157.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 95.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 11.2×; forward P/E: 10.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.90%, paying out 44% of earnings.

  • WesBanco, Inc. employs 2,969 people — $354K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 24 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

WSBC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
WSBCWesBanco, Inc.$3.7B55
BANFBancFirst Corp. (Oklahoma)$3.7B48
NICNicolet Bankshares, Inc.$3.7B56
RNSTRenasant Corp.$3.9B54
MCHBMechanics Bancorp$3.5B57
FIBKFirst Interstate BancSystem, Inc.$3.5B68
CVBFCVB Financial Corp.$4.0B42

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News

Latest WSBC news & analysis

WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 22 Oct 2026neutral

WesBanco held its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on October 22, 2026. The excerpt lists company executives and analysts participating but provides no earnings results or discussion details.

Why it matters — WSBC watchers can note the call took place, but the excerpt does not include information about the company’s quarterly performance.

What WesBanco (WSBC) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

MarketBeat · 22 Oct 2026neutral

WesBanco reported third-quarter results showing continued loan growth, stable credit metrics, and increased activity in targeted markets. Management said elevated commercial real estate payoffs constrained reported growth.

Why it matters — WSBC watchers may note the balance between ongoing loan growth and market expansion and the drag from commercial real estate payoffs.

WesBanco (WSBC) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Zacks Investment Research · 22 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research notes that WesBanco’s Q3 top- and bottom-line results cover the quarter ended September 2026. The excerpt says the article examines key metrics against Wall Street estimates and year-ago values, but provides no specific figures or comparisons.

Why it matters — WSBC watchers may find the key-metric comparisons useful for understanding the quarterly results beyond headline revenue and earnings.

WesBanco (WSBC) Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 21 Oct 2026positive

WesBanco reported quarterly earnings of $0.89 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.87. Earnings were $0.94 per share a year earlier.

Why it matters — WSBC watchers may note that quarterly earnings exceeded the consensus estimate while coming in below the year-ago level.

WesBanco Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

PRNewsWire · 21 Oct 2026positive

WesBanco announced net income and related earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026. The company highlighted strong annualized loan growth, a solid efficiency ratio, and accelerating growth in targeted expansion markets.

Why it matters — The results and cited operating trends provide WSBC watchers with an update on the company’s quarterly performance and growth areas.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about WSBC stock

What is the WSBC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering WesBanco, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $44, with estimates ranging from $41 to $46. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is WSBC stock a buy right now?

Of the 8 analysts covering WesBanco, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks WesBanco, Inc. 55 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 24 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank WSBC?

As at 24 Oct 2026, WesBanco, Inc. ranks 55 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (87 of 100).

Will WSBC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +12.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks WesBanco, Inc. 55 out of 100 as at 24 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the WSBC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering WesBanco, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WSBC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $41 to $46 over the next 12 months.

How has WSBC stock performed over the past year?

WesBanco, Inc. returned +32.8% over the 12 months to 23 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does WesBanco, Inc. do?

WesBanco, Inc. is a multi-state bank holding company headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia.

What is the latest news on WSBC?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 22 Oct 2026): "WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". WesBanco held its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on October 22, 2026. The excerpt lists company executives and analysts participating but provides no earnings results or discussion details.

Company

About WesBanco, Inc.

WesBanco, Inc. is a multi-state bank holding company headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia. WesBanco provides a broad range of financial services through its community banking and trust and investment services segments, serving individuals, businesses, and institutions across retail and commercial banking needs. Its offerings include deposit accounts, commercial and consumer lending, mortgage banking, treasury management, trust administration, wealth management, securities brokerage, and private banking. The company also supports customers with online and mobile banking tools and insurance-related services, reflecting a diversified model centered on everyday banking and long-term financial planning. With operations across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, WesBanco plays a regional role in delivering relationship-based banking and specialized financial solutions to local communities and business clients.

CEO Mr. Jeffrey H. Jackson · 2,969 employees · United States · https://www.wesbanco.com