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WSBCWesBanco, Inc.Hold6.6·$36.03+0.73%
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WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

HoldModerate Confidence

Financial Services · Banks - Regional

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $36.03, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Loan Portfolio: commercial real estate loans (57.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

WesBanco is a bank holding company headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia, with $27.7 billion in assets and 251 branches across WV, OH, PA, KY, IN, MI, and MD, offering community banking and trust/investment services. It manages ~$7.9 billion in AUM/AUA. The company completed... Read more

$36.03-1.1% A.UpsideScore 6.6/10#9 of 142 Banks - Regional
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield
IncomeYield4.25%(5y avg 4.44%)Payout46.01%sustainable
Stop $34.47Target $35.62(resistance)A.R:R -0.5:1
Analyst target$39.25+8.9%8 analysts
$35.62our TP
$36.03price
$39.25mean
$41

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $36.03, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Loan Portfolio: commercial real estate loans (57.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 65, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 6.6/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 47d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-12
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Jul 28, 202647d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Attractive valuation
Strong growth profile
Risks
Concentration risk — Loan Portfolio: commercial real estate loans (57.0%)
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)11.0
P/E (Fwd)9.0
Mkt Cap$3.4B
EV/EBITDA
Profit Mgn30.9%
ROE8.2%
Rev Growth107.7%
Beta0.71
Dividend4.25%
Rating analysts14

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C1.00neutral
IV61%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHloan_portfoliocommercial real estate loans57%
    10-K Item 1A: 'approximately 20% of Wesbanco's loan portfolio was comprised of residential real estate loans, and 57% was comprised of commercial real estate loans.'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-03-04Item 5.02LOW
    WesBanco accepted voluntary retirement notices from directors Abigail M. Feinknopf and James W. Cornelsen (and others) as part of a Board size reduction initiative. Each retiring director to receive a one-time equity grant of $250,000.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-04-16Item 5.02LOW
    At the 2026 Annual Meeting (April 15, 2026), shareholders approved the WesBanco 2026 Equity Incentive Plan and elected five directors for three-year terms. Routine annual meeting actions.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.2
Support Resistance
0.8
52w Position
9.3
GatesA.R:R -0.5=NEGATIVEExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 8.3>=5.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 47d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
65 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $32.36Resistance $36.35

Price Targets

$34
$36
A.Upside-1.1%
A.R:R-0.5:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-5.2% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-28 (47d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WSBC stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $36.03, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Loan Portfolio: commercial real estate loans (57.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 65, MACD bullish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $35.62 (-1.1%), stop $34.47 (−4.5%), A.R:R -0.5:1. Score 6.6/10, moderate confidence.

What is the WSBC stock price target?

Take-profit target: $35.62 (-1.1% upside). Target $35.62 (-1.1%), stop $34.47 (−4.5%), A.R:R -0.5:1. Stop-loss: $34.47.

What are the risks of investing in WSBC?

Concentration risk — Loan Portfolio: commercial real estate loans (57.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Is WSBC overvalued or undervalued?

WesBanco, Inc. trades at a P/E of 11.0 (forward 9.0). TrendMatrix value score: 8.1/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about WSBC?

14 analysts cover WSBC with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $39.

What does WesBanco, Inc. do?WesBanco is a bank holding company headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia, with $27.7 billion in assets and 251...

WesBanco is a bank holding company headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia, with $27.7 billion in assets and 251 branches across WV, OH, PA, KY, IN, MI, and MD, offering community banking and trust/investment services. It manages ~$7.9 billion in AUM/AUA. The company completed the acquisition of Premier Financial Corp in February 2025, increasing its asset base by ~47%.

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