WSBC Dividend History & Analysis | 4.7% Yield

WSBC has a dividend yield of 4.7% and paid 1.49 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.70%
Payout Ratio 44.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.07%
Consistency Lifetime 86.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.92%
Payout FCF 52.6%
Streak Years 29
Dividend Rating 65.95%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 11.3%
Total Return 5y: 50.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Regional Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VLK 2,560 M 7.68% 31.6%
BNP 120,308 M 9.55% 23.7%
GHI 187 M 12.2% 14.5%
NRIM 521 M 2.84% 30.4%
ACA 63,786 M 6.74% 15.8%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
USCB 342 M 100% 100%
CBK 46,157 M 80.3% 45.6%
BCML 327 M 65.1% 100%
DBK 75,081 M 50.4% 78.7%
CBNK 500 M 44.8% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Regional Banks

NECB
Northeast Community
 4.59% Yield
EWBC
East West Bancorp
 3.17% Yield
AMAL
Amalgamated Bank
 2.30% Yield
FSBC
Five Star Bancorp
 3.24% Yield
SPFI
South Plains Financial
 2.10% Yield
NWFL
Norwood Financial
 5.02% Yield

WSBC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2026-01-02 Quarterly 0.38 2.7% 1.16%
2025-09-05 2025-09-05 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.37 0% 1.13%
2025-06-06 2025-06-06 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.37 0% 1.21%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.37 0% 1.16%
2024-12-06 2024-12-06 2025-01-02 Quarterly 0.37 2.8% 1.02%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.16%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.36%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.36 0% 1.21%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.36 2.9% 1.29%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.4%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-07-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.25%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-04-01 Quarterly 0.35 0% 1.02%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.35 2.9% 0.9%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-10-01 Quarterly 0.34 0% 1%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.34 0% 1.04%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.34 3% 1%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2022-01-03 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.99%
2021-09-09 2021-09-10 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.33 0% 1.03%
2021-06-10 2021-06-11 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.33 0% 0.86%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.33 3.1% 0.91%
2020-12-10 2020-12-11 2021-01-02 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2020-09-10 2020-09-11 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.32 3.2% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2019-09-06 2019-09-09 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.31 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.31 6.9% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.29 11.5% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-07-01 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-04-01 Quarterly 0.26 8.3% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2017-01-02 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-09-12 2016-09-14 2016-10-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-06-08 2016-06-10 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-03-09 2016-03-11 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.24 4.3% N/A
2015-12-09 2015-12-11 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-09-09 2015-09-11 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-06-10 2015-06-12 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.23 4.5% N/A
2014-12-10 2014-12-12 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-09-10 2014-09-12 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.22 10% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A

WSBC Dividend FAQ

WesBanco, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSBC) is a regional bank holding company that operates WesBanco Bank, offering a full suite of retail and corporate banking services-including deposits, consumer and commercial loans, mortgages, and trust and investment products-across West Virginia, Ohio, western Pennsylvania, Kentucky, southern Indiana, and Maryland. The business is organized into two segments: Community Banking and Trust & Investment Services, and it also provides insurance, brokerage, and investment advisory services.

What is the Dividend Yield of WSBC?

As of February 2026, WSBC`s dividend yield is 4.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.49 USD by the current share price of 37.89.

Does WSBC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, WSBC paid a dividend of 1.49 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-05 and the payout was 0.38 USD.

How often does WSBC pay dividends?

WSBC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WSBC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-05.

WSBC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WSBC for the next 4 payments are between 0.361 (-5.0%) and 0.367 (-3.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will WSBC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.38 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for WesBanco (WSBC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WSBC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for WesBanco (WSBC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WSBC?

WSBC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.07% per year.
Strong growth: WSBC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WSBC?

WSBC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.92%. If you bought WSBC's shares at 25.15 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.49 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.92% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WSBC?

WSBC Payout Consistency is 86.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: WesBanco has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WSBC have a good Dividend Yield?

WSBC`s 4.70% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WSBC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WSBC is 44.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WSBC?

WSBC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.95%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WSBC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WSBC's Outstanding Shares?

WesBanco's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 22.82% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has WSBC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Aug 4, 1997 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1987 7,229,000
1988 7,220,000 -0.12%
1989 7,207,000 -0.18%
1990 6,969,700 -3.29%
1991 7,948,700 +14.05%
1992 9,729,700 +22.41%
1993 13,142,900 +35.08%
1994 13,055,600 -0.66%
1995 13,611,100 +4.25%
1996 15,714,300 +15.45%
1997 20,588,200 +31.02%
1998 20,606,100 +0.09%
1999 19,647,700 -4.65%
2000 18,469,400 -6%
2001 19,016,600 +2.96%
2002 20,366,300 +7.1%
2003 19,769,500 -2.93%
2004 23,044,000 +16.56%
2005 21,999,000 -4.53%
2006 21,325,000 -3.06%
2007 26,556,000 +24.53%
2008 26,563,900 +0.03%
2009 26,568,200 +0.02%
2010 26,590,000 +0.08%
2011 26,631,000 +0.15%
2012 27,550,000 +3.45%
2013 29,387,000 +6.67%
2014 29,384,000 -0.01%
2015 38,539,000 +31.16%
2016 43,936,000 +14%
2017 44,110,000 +0.4%
2018 54,707,000 +24.02%
2019 60,562,000 +10.7%
2020 67,304,000 +11.13%
2021 63,183,000 -6.12%
2022 59,374,000 -6.03%
2023 59,479,000 +0.18%
2024 66,992,000 +12.63%
2025 89,718,700 +33.92%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:17