Piper Sandler Rates WesBanco (WSBC) buy, $43 Price Target

Piper Sandler reaffirms its buy rating on WesBanco with a $43 price target, a 10.85% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 26, 2026, 11:02 AM EDT · Updated Jun 30, 2026, 2:03 PM EDT

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Piper Sandler rated WesBanco, Inc. ($WSBC) "buy" with a $43 price target on June 26, 2026.

Since the rating, $WSBC is up 3.5% after 1 week, up 5.6% after 1 month and down 3.2% to date (from the $38.44 close on Jun 26, 2026).

WSBC WesBanco, Inc.

$37.22 +15.20% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Piper Sandler reiterated its buy rating on WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) with a price target of $43 on June 26, 2026.
Piper Sandler's $43 price target implies 10.85% upside from WesBanco, Inc.'s ($WSBC) current $38.79 share price.
WesBanco shares traded at $38.55 on Friday, with a market cap of $3.71 billion and a P/E ratio of 11.82.
Analysts maintain a buy consensus with an average target price of $39.31 from 8 opinions.

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On June 26, 2026, Piper Sandler reiterated its buy rating on WesBanco, Inc. (NasdaqGS: WSBC), setting a price target of $43. This rating was reaffirmed by analyst Manuel Navas and reflects the firm's continued positive outlook on the regional bank.

Analyst rating track record

Piper Sandler vs. the S&P 500

YTD return -13.43% hypothetical

All-time return +29.48% S&P 500 +34.03%

vs. S&P 500 -4.55% behind the index

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WesBanco, Inc. Stock Down 1.5%

Shares of WesBanco, Inc. traded at $38.55 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $3.71 billion and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.82. Its forward P/E is slightly lower at 9.73, indicating expectations of growth. The stock has a 52-week trading range between $29.18 and $38.65, with a 50-day moving average of $34.90 and a 200-day moving average of $33.86. WesBanco's beta, which measures volatility relative to the market, is 0.713.

12-month forecast

$WSBC price target

WesBanco, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $43 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

WesBanco reported revenue of nearly $1.04 billion with a modest growth rate of 1.08%. The company's net margin stands at 30.91%, and it achieved a return on equity (ROE) of 8.17%. Earnings per share (EPS) came in at $3.26. The next earnings report is expected on April 21, 2026.

Dividend

WesBanco pays an annual dividend of $1.52, yielding 3.94% based on current prices. The dividend payout ratio is 46.01%, suggesting a sustainable payout relative to earnings.

Insider Buying and Selling at WesBanco, Inc.

On June 22, 2026, Jan Pattishall-Krupinski, the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, sold 4,500 shares at an average price of $36.71. On the same day, she also purchased 4,500 shares at $26.75. Earlier in the month, Scott Love, Executive Vice President of Wealth Management, sold 1,574 shares at $34.56, while Jayson Zatta, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer, bought 2,032 shares.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 26, 2026, Piper Sandler maintained its buy rating with a $43 price target. This follows a previous buy rating with a $40 target on April 23, 2026. DA Davidson also maintained a buy rating with a $41 target on April 22, 2026. Overall, analysts have a buy consensus with a mean target price of $39.31 based on 8 opinions.

About WesBanco, Inc.

WesBanco, Inc. is a financial services company headquartered in Wheeling, West Virginia. It operates as the bank holding company for WesBanco Bank, providing a range of services including retail and corporate banking, trust and investment services, and insurance. The company serves customers through its branches in West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, and Maryland. Led by CEO Jeffrey H. Jackson, WesBanco employs nearly 3,000 people.

Bottom Line

Piper Sandler's reaffirmation of a buy rating on WesBanco, Inc. suggests confidence in the company's financial health and growth prospects. With a stable dividend and a diverse range of banking services, WesBanco remains a notable player in the regional banking sector. However, investors should remember that analyst ratings are forward-looking assessments and reflect opinions based on available information at the time.