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STAMFORD - On Thursday, Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) reported second quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations.
The company’s shares gained 0.80% in pre-market trading following the announcement.
The bank holding company posted net income applicable to common stockholders of $251.7 million, or $1.52 per diluted share, compared to $175.5 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. The results surpassed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.43 per share. Revenue for the quarter came in at $715.8 million, slightly above the consensus estimate of $715.12 million.
Webster’s performance was driven by strong net interest income of $621.2 million, up from $572.3 million in the second quarter of 2024. The bank’s net interest margin improved to 3.44% from 3.39% a year ago, as the cost of deposits and interest-bearing liabilities decreased by 31 basis points.
"Webster produced impressive financial and strategic results this quarter," said John R. Ciulla, chairman and chief executive officer. "These accomplishments bode well for Webster’s future success, as we realize exciting new opportunities to grow our business."
Total (EPA:TTEF) loans and leases reached $53.7 billion, increasing 1.2% from the previous quarter and 4.1% YoY. Deposits grew to $66.3 billion, up 1.1% from the prior quarter and 6.5% YoY. The bank’s efficiency ratio improved to 45.40% from 46.22% a year ago.
Asset quality metrics showed improvement, with the ratio of net charge-offs to average loans and leases at 0.27%, compared to 0.42% in the prior quarter. The provision for credit losses decreased to $46.5 million from $77.5 million in the previous quarter and $59.0 million a year ago.
Webster’s common equity tier 1 ratio strengthened to 11.33%, up from 10.59% a year earlier, reflecting the bank’s solid capital position.
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