WesBanco Q2 2026 net income rises to $88.4 million, EPS $0.91 vs. $0.57
WesBanco reported second-quarter 2026 results, with net income available to common shareholders of $88.4 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, up from $54.9 million, or $0.57, a year earlier. The year-earlier quarter included $32.4 million in after-tax restructuring and merger-related expenses, which the company excludes from its adjusted figures; on that adjusted basis, diluted EPS was $0.92 versus $0.91. The company also reported loan growth, a 3.63% net interest margin and a 51.2% efficiency ratio.
Key points
- Q2 2026 net income available to common shareholders was $88.4 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, versus $54.9 million, or $0.57, in Q2 2025.
- Adjusted diluted EPS, excluding restructuring and merger-related expenses, was $0.92 versus $0.91 a year earlier (non-GAAP).
- Six-month net income available to common shareholders was $172.8 million, or $1.79 per diluted share, versus $43.4 million, or $0.50, in the first half of 2025.
- Net interest margin was 3.63%, up 4 basis points year-over-year; the company will hold a conference call on July 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
The filing
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