Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.66
Webster Financial Corporation (WBS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.3%
Payout Ratio
26.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
3 years
WBS Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.8% and trend is flat.
WBS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.3%
Trailing DPS$1.66
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout22.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.8%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.2%
Total Shareholder Yield7.5%
1Y Total Return52.5%
5Y Total Return43.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,37210Y ago$24,82920Y ago$19,772
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
WBS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
WBS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Webster Financial Corporation distributes 26.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
WBS has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WBS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.3% dividend yield, 5.2% buyback yield, 7.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.8% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 43.7%, with dividends contributing 13.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $24,829 today.
WBS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$8.00
Avg/Payment$0.4000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026Latest | $0.4000 | — | 2.22% | May 21, 2026 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $0.4000 | — | 2.19% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 2.79% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 2.90% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 3.02% | May 22, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 2.71% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 3.15% | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 3.31% | Aug 8, 2024 |
WBS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.3%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
26.6% payout
Streak
3Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.5%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBSWebster Financial Co… | $11.8B | 2.3% | 26.6% | 3 | Sustainable |
3rd  FHNFirst Horizon Corpor… | $11.9B | 2.6% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 PNFPPinnacle Financial P… | $7.6B | 0.9% | 14.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $699M | 3.0% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
 UMBFUMB Financial Corpor… | $10.0B | 1.4% | 19.3% | 17 | Sustainable |
 WSFSWSFS Financial Corpo… | $3.8B | 0.9% | 12.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 BOKFBOK Financial Corpor… | $10.3B | 1.7% | 27.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
2nd  SNVSynovus Financial Co… | $6.9B | 3.0% | 45.6% | 7 | Sustainable |
WBS Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.80 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2025 | $1.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.91 | 27.1% | 3.69x | 3.8% |
| 2024 | $1.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.37 | 36.6% | 2.73x | 3.8% |
| 2023 | $1.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.91 | 32.6% | 3.07x | 3.8% |
| 2022 | $1.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.72 | 43.0% | 2.33x | 3.8% |
| 2021 | $1.60 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.42 | 36.2% | 2.76x | 3.8% |
| 2020 | $1.60 | 4.6% | 4 | $2.35 | 68.1% | 1.47x | 3.8% |
| 2019 | $1.53 | 22.4% | 4 | $4.06 | 37.7% | 2.65x | 3.6% |
| 2018 | $1.25 | 21.4% | 4 | $3.81 | 32.8% | 3.05x | 3.0% |
| 2017 | $1.03 | 5.6% | 4 | $2.67 | 38.6% | 2.59x | 2.5% |
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Start ComparisonWBS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WBS stock.
How much dividend does WBS pay per share?
Webster Financial Corporation (WBS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.66 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is WBS's next ex-dividend date?
WBS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WBS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is WBS's dividend safe?
WBS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.6% and FCF payout ratio of +22.4%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is WBS a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Webster Financial Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does WBS pay dividends?
Webster Financial Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.66 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WBS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WBS five years ago would be worth approximately $14,372 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WBS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WBS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.