Are analysts right about WesBanco (WSBC)?

Financials · price $40.45 · median target $42.50 (+5%)

In short — Over the past 12 months, 38% of analyst price targets on WesBanco turned out profitable, for an average return of +13% (across 24 timestamped calls). The current consensus is "Buy" with a median price target of $42.50 (+5% vs the current $40.45, from 4 analysts).

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Current price

$40.45

Median target (12 mo)

$42.50 +5%

Analyst accuracy (1 yr)

38%

Avg return / call (1 yr)

+13%

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Historical analyst accuracy

For WesBanco, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 38% were profitable, average return +13% (24 calls). At 3 months: +4% average return (37% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.

Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)

Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.

Analyst / broker	Calls i	% profitable i	Avg return i
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods	6	0%	-1%
Raymond James	5	60%	+29%

Frequently asked questions

Is WesBanco a buy right now?

The analyst consensus on WesBanco (WSBC) is "Buy" (5 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 38% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.

What is WesBanco's price target?

The median 12-month price target is $42.50 (+5% vs $40.45), ranging from $41.00 to $44.00 (4 analysts).

Are analysts accurate on WesBanco?

Over 1 year, 38% of analyst targets on WesBanco were profitable, for an average return of +13% (across 24 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.

What is the WesBanco stock forecast?

Analysts target a median of $42.50 within 12 months, i.e. +5% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $44.00, the most cautious $41.00.

What is the WesBanco stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?

Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $42.50, +5%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (38%), and the stock's past trajectory.

Is WesBanco overvalued?

Detailed valuation data for WesBanco is available in the interactive analysis.

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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.