WesBanco reported strong second-quarter 2025 results, with significant increases in net income and diluted EPS, driven by the successful acquisition and integration of Premier Financial Corp. The company achieved substantial loan and deposit growth, improved its net interest margin, and enhanced its efficiency ratio, demonstrating strong operational performance and effective expense management.
Net income available to common shareholders increased by 108.0% year-over-year to $54.9 million.
Diluted EPS rose by 29.5% year-over-year to $0.57, with adjusted diluted EPS (non-GAAP) increasing by 85.7% to $0.91.
Total assets grew by 52.1% year-over-year to $27.6 billion, and total deposits increased by 57.5% to $21.2 billion, largely due to the Premier Financial Corp. acquisition.
The efficiency ratio improved significantly to 55.5%, and the net interest margin expanded to 3.59%, reflecting benefits from the acquisition and effective cost management.
The report does not contain explicit forward-looking guidance with specific numerical targets for future quarters or the full year. However, it emphasizes the positive impact of the Premier Financial Corp. acquisition and ongoing operational improvements.