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Mar 31

Webster Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Webster reported solid earnings growth driven by net interest income and expanding loan and deposit balances.

Key Takeaways

Webster Financial delivered a strong Q1 2025 with increases in net income and revenue, though elevated credit loss provisions reflect caution amid economic uncertainty.

Net income reached $220,367,000, up from $210,059,000 in Q1 2024.

Revenue grew to $704,798,000, driven by higher net interest income.

Provision for credit losses rose to $77,500,000 as a risk management measure.

Non-performing loans increased to 1.06% of total loans and leases.

Total Revenue
$705M
Previous year: $568M
+24.1%
EPS
$1.3
Previous year: $1.35
-3.7%
Net Interest Margin
3.48%
Previous year: 3.41%
+2.1%
Efficiency Ratio
45.79%
Previous year: 45.25%
+1.2%
ROE
9.94%
Previous year: 10.01%
-0.7%
Total Assets
$80.3B
Previous year: $76.2B
+5.4%

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Forward Guidance

Webster emphasized preparedness for a wider range of economic scenarios due to increased market volatility.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued growth in loans and deposits.
  • Strong net interest margin performance.
  • Solid return on tangible equity.
  • Improved capital ratios including CET1.
  • Expanded digital and healthcare financial service platforms.

Challenges Ahead

  • Higher provision for credit losses.
  • Rising non-performing loans and leases.
  • Decreased non-interest income year-over-year.
  • Increased non-interest expense from investments in infrastructure.
  • Macroeconomic uncertainty influencing outlook.