Webster Financial Corporation (WBS) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Webster Financial shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Webster Financial stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 14.0 million shares (8.65% of the company), worth about $1.01 billion as of May 18, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 40.2%.
In Q2 2026, 558 institutional holdings reports listed 170.0 million shares worth $12.10 billion, up 15.6% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 82 transactions in the last two years: 21 sales worth $6.00 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 4, 2026 (O Toole Richard L, Director).
Major holders as of May 18, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 4, 2026.
Webster Financial Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Webster Financial shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 14.0 million | 8.65% | $1.0B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 8.5 million | 5.25% | $615.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 7.6 million | 4.68% | $549.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 7.3 million | 4.48% | $526.0M |
| DFA Australia Ltd. | 6.0 million | 3.70% | $434.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 6.0 million | 3.69% | $433.0M |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 5.1 million | 3.17% | $372.0M |
| Millennium Management LLC | 4.4 million | 2.71% | $318.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 3.2 million | 1.96% | $230.0M |
| Tudor Investment Corp. | 3.1 million | 1.90% | $223.0M |
As of May 18, 2026.
Webster Financial institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 558 | 170.0 million | $12.1B |
| Q1 2026 | 557 | 147.0 million | $10.2B |
| Q4 2025 | 560 | 145.0 million | $9.1B |
| Q3 2025 | 535 | 147.0 million | $8.8B |
| Q2 2025 | 525 | 150.0 million | $8.2B |
| Q1 2025 | 522 | 149.0 million | $7.7B |
| Q4 2024 | 494 | 152.0 million | $8.4B |
| Q3 2024 | 462 | 150.0 million | $7.0B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Webster Financial insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O Toole Richard L | May 4, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Weidner Marissa | Mar 11, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Nafde Vikram A. | Mar 11, 2026 | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Cieslik Elzbieta | Mar 11, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Benjamin Krynick L | Mar 11, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Soto Jason A | Mar 11, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Griffin James Mi | Mar 11, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Holland William Neal | Mar 11, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Wilkins Charles L | Mar 11, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Motl Christopher J | Mar 11, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Schugel Jason E. | Mar 11, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Evans Javier L | Mar 11, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 82 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Webster Financial stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 8.65% of the company (as of May 18, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (5.25%) and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (4.68%).
How many institutions own Webster Financial stock?
558 institutional holdings reports listed Webster Financial shares in Q2 2026, 170.0 million shares in all worth $12.10 billion.
Are Webster Financial insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 21 sales and no purchases (82 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 4, 2026.
