Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.40
WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.1%
Payout Ratio
56.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
WSBC Dividend Income Check
Safety
56.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is rising.
WSBC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.1%
Trailing DPS$1.40
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout56.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout51.2%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR2.8%
5Y CAGR3.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.6%
Total Shareholder Yield8.6%
1Y Total Return19.2%
5Y Total Return7.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)18.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,69510Y ago$14,86520Y ago$17,526
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.
WSBC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
WSBC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
WesBanco, Inc. distributes 56.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 51.2%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
WSBC has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.8% and 5-year CAGR of 3.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, WSBC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.1% dividend yield, 4.6% buyback yield, 8.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 7.0%, with dividends contributing 18.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $14,865 today.
WSBC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.09
Avg/Payment$0.3545
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026Latest | $0.3800 | — | 4.45% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.3800 | ↑ +2.7% | 4.56% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 4.58% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 4.76% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 4.70% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.3700 | ↑ +2.8% | 3.99% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.3600 | — | 4.67% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.3600 | — | 5.41% | Jul 1, 2024 |
WSBC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.1%
#1 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
56.1% payout
Streak
15Y
3.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.6%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st WSBCWesBanco, Inc. | $3.3B | 4.1% | 56.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
 FFINFirst Financial Bank… | $4.6B | 2.2% | 46.0% | 11 | Sustainable |
 UBSIUnited Bankshares, I… | $6.1B | 3.4% | 45.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 FULTFulton Financial Cor… | $4.2B | 3.5% | 36.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
 IBCPIndependent Bank Cor… | $696M | 3.1% | 31.5% | 11 | Sustainable |
 CTBICommunity Trust Banc… | $1.2B | 2.8% | 40.3% | 10 | Sustainable |
3rd  HBANHuntington Bancshare… | $26.3B | 3.6% | 41.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  RFRegions Financial Co… | $24.5B | 3.7% | — | 13 | Unknown |
WSBC Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.38 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $1.49 | 2.8% | 4 | $2.26 | 65.9% | 1.52x | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $1.45 | 2.8% | 4 | $2.26 | 64.2% | 1.56x | 4.9% |
| 2023 | $1.41 | 2.9% | 4 | $2.51 | 56.2% | 1.78x | 4.7% |
| 2022 | $1.37 | 3.8% | 4 | $3.02 | 45.4% | 2.20x | 4.6% |
| 2021 | $1.32 | 3.1% | 4 | $3.53 | 37.4% | 2.67x | 4.4% |
| 2020 | $1.28 | 3.2% | 4 | $1.77 | 72.3% | 1.38x | 4.3% |
| 2019 | $1.24 | 6.9% | 4 | $2.83 | 43.8% | 2.28x | 4.2% |
| 2018 | $1.16 | 11.5% | 4 | $2.92 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 3.9% |
| 2017 | $1.04 | 8.3% | 4 | $2.14 | 48.6% | 2.06x | 3.5% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WSBC stock.
How much dividend does WSBC pay per share?
WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.40 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is WSBC's next ex-dividend date?
WSBC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. WSBC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is WSBC's dividend safe?
WSBC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +56.1% and FCF payout ratio of +51.2%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is WSBC a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, WesBanco, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.1%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does WSBC pay dividends?
WesBanco, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.40 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in WSBC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in WSBC five years ago would be worth approximately $10,695 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is WSBC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
WSBC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.