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Get filing alertsWebster reports Q2 EPS of $1.56, receives ECB approval for Santander acquisition
Filed July 21, 2026 · Period ending July 21, 2026 · ~1 min read
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European Central Bank approved Santander's acquisition of Webster on July 21; only Federal Reserve approval remains before expected H2 2026 close. Stockholders approved the $48.75 cash plus 2.0548 Santander ADRs per share deal in May.
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Q2 2026 net income of $249.4 million ($1.56 per diluted share), essentially flat year-over-year. Adjusted EPS excluding transaction expenses was $1.60. Return on average tangible common equity was 16.67%.
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Non-performing loans fell 19.7% to $429.0 million, improving the NPL ratio from 1.00% to 0.74%. Allowance for credit losses now covers 169% of non-performing loans, up from 135% a year ago.
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Net interest margin compressed 18 basis points year-over-year to 3.26%, reflecting a 32 bp decrease in asset yields partially offset by a 16 bp decrease in funding costs.
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Webster will not hold an earnings call this quarter due to the pending Santander transaction, departing from standard investor communication practice.
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Summary
Webster Financial reported solid Q2 2026 results while advancing toward its acquisition by Banco Santander. The company earned $1.56 per diluted share, matching the prior year, with strong credit quality improvement as non-performing loans fell nearly 20% and now represent just 0.74% of total loans.
The European Central Bank approved the Santander transaction on July 21, leaving only Federal Reserve approval before the deal can close in the second half of 2026. Webster stockholders will receive $48.75 cash plus 2.0548 Santander ADRs per share. The quarter showed continued loan and deposit growth, with loans up 1.1% to $57.9 billion and deposits up 1.8% to $70.3 billion.
Net interest margin compressed 18 basis points to 3.26% as asset yields declined faster than funding costs, a headwind offset by balance sheet growth. Webster's decision to skip its earnings call reflects management's focus on completing the Santander transaction rather than routine investor relations. For Webster shareholders, the key event to watch is Federal Reserve approval, which would clear the final regulatory hurdle for the acquisition to close.
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Event · Exhibit 99.1
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Loans and leases balance of $57.9 billion, up $0.6 billion, or 1.1 percent from prior quarter ... Deposits balance of $70.3 billion, up $1.2 billion, or 1.8 percent, from prior quarter
Webster grew loans and leases by $0.6 billion (1.1%) quarter-over-quarter to $57.9 billion, with increases across commercial ($2.4 billion year-over-year), commercial real estate ($1.4 billion), residential mortgages ($0.3 billion), and consumer ($0.1 billion). Deposits increased $1.2 billion (1.8%) to $70.3 billion, driven by interest-bearing checking and money market accounts.
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Non-performing loans and leases were $429.0 million, a decrease of $105.5 million, or 19.7 percent. The decrease was primarily driven by commercial non-mortgage and commercial real estate. The ratio of non-performing loans and leases to total loans and leases was 0.74 percent, compared to 1.00 percent.
Non-performing loans declined sharply by $105.5 million (19.7%) to $429.0 million, improving the NPL ratio from 1.00% to 0.74%. The allowance for credit losses now covers 169% of non-performing loans, up from 135% a year ago. Net charge-offs were $42.7 million (0.30% of average loans), slightly above the prior year's 0.27%.
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Net interest margin was 3.26 percent, compared to 3.44 percent.
Net interest margin compressed 18 basis points year-over-year to 3.26%, despite net interest income increasing to $632.7 million from $621.2 million. The margin decline reflects a 32 bp decrease in asset yields partially offset by a 16 bp decrease in funding costs. Average interest-earning assets grew $5.8 billion (7.9%) to $79.8 billion.
Event · Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On July 21, 2026, Webster Financial Corporation (the Company) issued a press release reporting its results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Webster Financial disclosed its second quarter 2026 financial results through a press release. The specific financial metrics (revenue, earnings, loan growth, credit quality) are contained in the attached Exhibit 99.1 press release, which is not included in this 8-K body text.
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Due to the proposed transaction with Banco Santander, S.A., the Company will not conduct an earnings conference call or webcast.
Webster will not hold its typical earnings conference call or webcast for this quarter. The company attributes this departure from standard practice to its pending transaction with Banco Santander, suggesting management is focused on the merger process rather than routine investor communications.
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