WesBanco (WSBC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$33.75

+0.95 (+2.90%)

(As of 02:24 PM ET)

WesBanco - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 5 Analyst Ratings

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for WesBanco in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 5 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for WSBC.

Consensus Price Target

$30.60
-9.33% Downside

High Forecast	$34.00
Average Forecast	$30.60
Low Forecast	$26.00

According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for WesBanco, the average price target is $30.60. The highest price target for WSBC is $34.00, while the lowest price target for WSBC is $26.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -9.33% from the current price of $33.75.

Type	Current Forecast 7/24/23 to 7/23/24	1 Month Ago 6/24/23 to 6/23/24	3 Months Ago 4/25/23 to 4/24/24	1 Year Ago 7/24/22 to 7/24/23
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$30.60	$30.60	$31.17	$32.00
Forecasted Upside	-9.33% Downside	9.83% Upside	11.67% Upside	4.07% Upside

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WSBC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

WSBC Price Targets by Month

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WesBanco Stock vs. The Competition

Type	WesBanco	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.40	2.45	2.51
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-6.71% Downside	37.16% Upside	9.26% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/25/2024	Stephens 4 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$30.00 ➝ $27.00	-1.57%
4/24/2024	Hovde Group 3 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Outperform	$36.00 ➝ $34.00	+21.21%
4/9/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$32.00	+9.48%
1/5/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$34.00	+12.29%
10/30/2023	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$27.00 ➝ $26.00	+6.95%
4/26/2023	DA Davidson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target		$38.00 ➝ $31.00	+14.81%
4/6/2023	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Market Perform	$40.00 ➝ $35.00	+15.93%
9/6/2022	Janney Montgomery Scott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$37.00	+7.53%

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WSBC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is WesBanco's forecast for 2024?: According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for WesBanco is $30.60, with a high forecast of $34.00 and a low forecast of $26.00.
Should I buy or sell WesBanco stock right now?: 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for WesBanco in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" WSBC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in WSBC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
Does WesBanco's stock price have much upside?: According to analysts, WesBanco's stock has a predicted upside of 9.83% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
What analysts cover WesBanco?: WesBanco has been rated by research analysts at Hovde Group, and Stephens in the past 90 days.
Do Wall Street analysts like WesBanco more than its competitors?: Analysts like WesBanco less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for WesBanco is 2.40 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.45. Learn more on how WSBC compares to other companies.