Core Viewpoint - Analysts expect Webster Financial (WBS) to report quarterly earnings of $1.41 per share, reflecting an 11.9% year-over-year increase, with revenues projected at $711.74 million, up 15.8% from the previous year [1] Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 0.2% in the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by covering analysts [1][2] Key Financial Metrics - Analysts predict a 'Net Interest Margin' of 3.4%, up from 3.2% in the same quarter last year [4] - The 'Efficiency Ratio' is estimated at 47.6%, compared to 46.2% a year ago [4] - 'Average balance - Total interest-earning assets' is expected to be $72.96 billion, an increase from $68.86 billion in the same quarter last year [5] - 'Total nonperforming loans and leases' are projected to be $587.42 million, up from $368.84 million a year ago [5] Income Estimates - 'Total Non-Interest Income' is expected to reach $93.59 million, significantly higher than $42.30 million reported in the same quarter last year [6] - 'Net Interest Income' is projected at $616.23 million, compared to $572.30 million in the same quarter last year [6] - 'Wealth and investment services' are expected to be $7.86 million, down from $8.56 million a year ago [7] - 'Loan and lease related fees' are estimated at $17.97 million, lower than $19.33 million reported last year [7] - 'Deposit service fees' are forecasted to be $39.51 million, down from $41.03 million a year ago [8] - 'Increase in cash surrender value of life insurance policies' is estimated at $8.02 million, up from $6.36 million last year [8] - 'Non-interest income - Other income' is projected to reach $20.35 million, compared to $16.94 million a year ago [8] Overall Performance - Over the past month, shares of Webster Financial have increased by 13.4%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's 4% change [9] - Currently, WBS holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting its performance may align with the overall market in the near future [9]