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WSBC

WesBanco, Inc.

WSBC

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$36.47

Undervalued · +67% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.17%

Annual Dividend

$1.52

Payout Ratio

44%

5-Yr Growth

3.1%

Ex-Date

Sep 4, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about WSBC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 8, 2026, WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) has a forward dividend yield of 4.17%, based on an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and a share price of $36.47.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, WSBC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (88 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years as of Oct 8, 2026.
  • WSBC last cut its regular dividend in 2010.
  • WSBC's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 4, 2026, for a dividend of $0.38 per share.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, WSBC pays out 44% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • WSBC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 3.1% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for WSBC is $60.93 per share, 67% above the $36.47 share price, so WSBC screens as undervalued.
  • WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "WSBC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/WSBC

Summary

As of Oct 8, 2026, WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) yields 4.17% ($1.52 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (88/100) and has 15 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is WSBC a good dividend stock?

Yes

WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.17% ($1.52/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 15 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (44%)
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2010

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.17%
Payout Ratio
44%
Annual Dividend
$1.52
5-Yr Avg Growth
3.1%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 4, 2026
Years of Growth
15
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.71
Market Cap
$3.5B
P/E Ratio
10.5
5-Yr Total Return
10%
52-Week Range
$29.57 – $43.02
Dividend Safety
A · 88/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2010)
WSBC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 4, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →WSBC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WSBC a good dividend stock?

Yes. WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.17% ($1.52/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is WSBC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, WSBC's fair value is about $60.93 versus a $36.47 share price — so it looks undervalued (+67% vs. fair value).

Is WSBC's dividend safe?

WSBC has a dividend-safety grade of A (88/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 15-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2010, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is WSBC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for WSBC is about $60.93 per share, roughly 67% above the current $36.47 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is WSBC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data WSBC screens as "yes" and undervalued. WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.17% ($1.52/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will WSBC cut its dividend?

WSBC earns a dividend-safety grade of A (88/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2010). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does WSBC pay a dividend?

Yes. WesBanco, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.52 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.17%.

What is WSBC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 8, 2026, WSBC's forward dividend yield is 4.17%, based on a $1.52 annual dividend and a $36.47 share price.

What is WSBC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 8, 2026, WSBC pays $1.52 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is WSBC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 8, 2026, WSBC's payout ratio is 44% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has WSBC grown its dividend?

As of Oct 8, 2026, WSBC has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years.

When is the next WSBC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 8, 2026, WSBC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 4, 2026, for $0.38 per share.

Income Calculator

At $1.52 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$38.00
Annual$152.00
Monthly avg$12.67

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