WesBanco reported a significant increase in net income available to common shareholders for the second quarter of 2021, reaching $68.1 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, compared to $4.5 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the same period in 2020. The company's performance was driven by strong fee income growth and disciplined expense management.
Net income available to common shareholders was $68.1 million, or $1.01 per diluted share.
Trust assets under management increased 22.2% year-over-year to a record $5.5 billion.
Deposit growth, excluding certificates of deposit, was 14.0% year-over-year, driven by growth in demand deposits.
The company purchased approximately 1.5 million shares of its common stock on the open market.
WesBanco anticipates its core banking software system conversion to be completed during the third quarter, which will provide enhanced products and services for its customers, as well as improved operational efficiencies.