WBS Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
11.4%
Last Quarter
$1.57
Past Year
$5.91
Growth Past 5yrs
20.26%
Next Quarter
$1.53
Estimate Next Year
$1.06
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$80.00
12.3% Upside
Mean Price Target
$72.63
1.95% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$65.00
-8.76% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On May 04, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
WBS Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, WBS (NYSE: WBS) reported an actual EPS of $1.57 for the quarter ending on Apr 28, 2026, compared to an estimated $1.53, resulting in a 2.61% surprise. In the prior quarter (Jan 23, 2026), WBS recorded an actual EPS of $1.59 with a 4.61% surprise. See WBS's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
WBS has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Apr 28, 2026 showing a 2.61% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Jan 23, 2026 recorded a 4.61% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.57 | 1.53 | +2.61% |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 1.59 | 1.52 | +4.61% |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 1.59 | 1.52 | +4.61% |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 1.52 | 1.44 | +5.56% |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 1.3 | 1.38 | -5.80% |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 1.46 | 1.36 | +7.35% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WBS stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given WBS stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 34 analysts have given their ratings
to WBS out of which
18 analysts have given strong buy call,
8 analysts have given buy call,
7 analysts rate it hold,
1 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$72.63 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 1.95% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for WBS highest price target?
Analysts suggest WBS's stock price would rise to a high of $80.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for WBS over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the WBS stock price could move to $65.00.
What is the average target price for WBS?
WBS stock has an average analyst estimate of $72.63.
At its current price, how far is WBS from its average target price?
WBS shares are currently trading 1.95% above this price target.
What were WBS’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.57 versus consensus estimates of $1.53, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $1.30.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
WBS's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $1.53 and $1.06 for the whole year.
What has WBS's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 11.4% EPS growth for WBS in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 20.26% in the past five years.