Webster Financial Corp (WBS) Stock Split History

Webster Financial Corp has split its stock 2 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on May 28, 1993 with the ratio of 110-for-100, meaning that for 100 shares of WBS owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 110 shares. The most recent stock split took place on April 15, 1998 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These actions have increased WBS stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that a stock split only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on Webster Financial Corp's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of Webster Financial Corp's stock splits, view the table below:

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. Webster Financial Corp has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when WBS stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by Webster Financial Corp's board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.