NASDAQ$WSBC

Wesbanco Inc · Q4 2019 earnings

Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Net income decreased due to merger-related expenses and the Durbin amendment impact.

WesBanco reported a decrease in net income for Q4 2019 compared to Q4 2018, primarily due to merger-related expenses and the impact of the Durbin amendment, which limits interchange fees for debit card processing. However, the company saw growth in mortgage banking income and overall solid execution on its strategies.

  • Net income for the quarter was $36.4 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, compared to $43.9 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2018.
  • Net income excluding after-tax merger-related expenses increased 1.0% year-over-year to $45.5 million, or $0.75 per diluted share.
  • Mortgage banking income increased 91.6% year-over-year for the quarter.
  • WesBanco consummated the merger with Old Line Bancshares, Inc. on November 22, 2019.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$107M

Previous: $102M+5.1%
EPS (adj)

$0.75

Previous: $0.82-8.5%
Efficiency ratio

58.3%

No prior period
Tier 1 leverage capital

11.3%

No prior period
Tier 1 risk-based capital

12.9%

No prior period
Total risk-based capital

15.1%

No prior period
CET1 capital ratio

12.9%

No prior period
Tangible equity ratio

10.0%

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

$3.86M

Previous: $2.27M+70.1%
Free Cash Flow

$11.4M

Previous: $66.8M-82.9%
Net Income

$36.4M

Previous: $43.9M-17.2%
Operating Income

$43.4M

No prior period
Cash & Equivalents

$235M

Previous: $169M+38.8%
Total Assets

$15.7B

Previous: $12.5B+26.2%
Stock-Based Comp

$5.32M

Previous: $4.36M+22.0%

Revenue & EPS history

WesBanco · Revenue · Quarterly

$107M

Q4 2019+5.1%vs Q4 2018
Beat estimate in 2 of 16 quarters(13%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

WesBanco · $27.8M total across 7 segments · Q4 2022

  • Deposit service charges
    $6.76M+2.6%
  • Trust fees
    $6.67M-10.3%
  • Digital banking income
    $4.7M+5.2%
  • Other income
    $4.05M-13.5%
  • Brokerage revenue
    $2.56M+61.9%
  • BOLI income
    $2.46M-14.0%
  • Mortgage banking
    $621K-78.4%

Forward guidance

WesBanco is focusing on organic growth and the successful integration of its Mid-Atlantic franchise.

Tailwinds

  • Well-positioned for long-term success.
  • Positive about opportunities for the upcoming year.
  • Focusing internally on organic growth.
  • Ensuring a successful integration of our Mid-Atlantic franchise.
  • Maintaining a strong commitment to client service and community banking

Headwinds

  • Businesses of WesBanco and Old Line may not be integrated successfully or such integration may take longer to accomplish than expected
  • The expected cost savings and any revenue synergies from the merger of WesBanco and Old Line may not be fully realized within the expected timeframes
  • Disruption from the merger of WesBanco and Old Line may make it more difficult to maintain relationships with clients, associates, or suppliers
  • Changes in accounting standards, rules and interpretations such as the new CECL standard, and the impact on WesBanco’s financial statements
  • Potential future credit losses and the credit risk of commercial, real estate, and consumer loan customers and their borrowing activities

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2019

Historical avgQ4 2019

+0.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.9%

Avg return

5 days after

+1.1%

Avg return

30 days after

49%

32 / 65 earnings

Positive

+7.3%

Q1 2020

Best reaction

-8.4%

Q3 2021

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-2.3%-3.2%-3.3%
Q4 2025-2.6%+2.2%-1.0%
Q3 2025-2.1%-2.1%+0.2%
Q1 2025-0.4%+1.6%+2.9%
Q4 2024+5.3%+10.4%+11.6%
Q3 2024-1.6%+1.5%+18.1%
Q2 2024-6.2%-7.0%-5.3%
Q1 2024-0.9%-3.6%-3.4%
Q4 2023+1.4%+0.6%-5.5%
Q3 2023+2.7%+3.2%+14.0%
Q2 2023+2.5%-0.8%-10.8%
Q1 2023-6.1%-7.4%-15.3%
Q4 2022-0.0%-0.5%+2.5%
Q3 2022+3.6%+6.0%+5.6%
Q2 2022+2.0%+3.6%+6.3%
Q1 2022-2.1%-3.8%-0.2%
Q4 2021-3.3%-2.6%-5.6%
Q3 2021-8.4%-7.7%-5.9%
Q2 2021+1.3%-0.0%+4.5%
Q1 2021-1.7%-2.8%+4.1%
Q4 2020-7.5%-8.1%+3.0%
Q3 2020+5.8%+5.1%+20.5%
Q2 2020+0.9%-2.9%+4.1%
Q1 2020+7.3%+3.0%+0.8%
Q4 2019-1.9%-6.6%-9.4%
Q3 2019-6.4%-3.9%-6.0%
Q2 2019-4.5%-1.2%-6.8%
Q1 2019-0.7%-3.1%-6.6%
Q4 2018+4.7%+2.2%+6.4%
Q3 2018-2.4%-1.6%+4.4%
Q2 2018+2.3%+2.0%+6.6%
Q1 2018-0.6%-1.0%+7.6%
Q4 2017-0.2%-0.9%+0.1%
Q3 2017-0.4%-3.6%-3.7%
Q2 2017-1.8%-4.4%-10.1%
Q1 2017+3.6%+6.4%+1.9%
Q4 2016+4.2%+1.7%+0.1%
Q3 2016-4.5%-2.1%+18.9%
Q2 2016-1.7%-2.2%-0.7%
Q1 2016+0.9%
Q4 2015+3.1%
Q3 2015-1.6%
Q2 2015-0.7%
Q1 2015-0.8%
Q4 2014-4.4%
Q3 2014+0.7%
Q2 2014+2.6%
Q1 2014+3.1%
Q4 2013-1.8%
Q3 2013-1.2%
Q2 2013+1.1%
Q1 2013+3.9%
Q4 2011+1.4%
Q4 2009+1.4%
Q4 2010+1.4%
Q4 2012+0.2%
Q3 2012+4.2%
Q2 2012-0.5%
Q1 2011+1.1%
Q1 2012+3.0%
Q3 2010+4.3%
Q3 2011+4.3%
Q2 2010+4.8%
Q2 2011+4.8%
Q1 2010-0.9%

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