WSBC
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WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) closed at $34.50 as of 2026-05-01, trading 19.7% above its 200-week moving average of $28.82. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 18.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 51, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.92 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1986 weeks of data, WSBC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 34 times. On average, these episodes lasted 15 weeks. Historically, investors who bought WSBC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +4.9%.
With a market cap of $3.3 billion, WSBC is a mid-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 8.2%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Share count has increased 62.3% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in WSBC would have grown to $688, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. WSBC has returned 6.0% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 12.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: WSBC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After WSBC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 25 historical episodes, buying WSBC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +3.7% after 12 months (median +10.0%), compared to +8.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +19.0% vs +23.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment WSBC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
WSBC has crossed below its 200-week MA 34 times with an average 1-year return of +4.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1988 | Jun 1988 | 8 | 6.1% | +6.2% | +1300.7% |
| Jun 1988 | Jun 1988 | 1 | 2.5% | +1.2% | +1254.3% |
| Jul 1988 | Aug 1988 | 6 | 1.9% | -4.5% | +1222.0% |
| Dec 1988 | Jan 1989 | 3 | 2.0% | -1.1% | +1232.1% |
| Jan 1989 | Feb 1989 | 2 | 1.2% | +4.0% | +1220.1% |
| Apr 1989 | Nov 1989 | 30 | 6.8% | +11.8% | +1218.6% |
| Dec 1989 | Jan 1990 | 6 | 2.8% | -3.5% | +1235.7% |
| Aug 1990 | Dec 1990 | 19 | 11.1% | +13.9% | +1228.3% |
| Jan 1991 | Apr 1991 | 14 | 4.5% | +19.8% | +1268.3% |
| May 1991 | May 1991 | 3 | 2.6% | +37.4% | +1221.6% |
| Nov 1999 | Dec 1999 | 3 | 4.0% | +3.5% | +308.4% |
| Jan 2000 | Jan 2000 | 1 | 6.1% | +8.1% | +313.5% |
| Jan 2000 | Jun 2001 | 73 | 25.9% | -5.8% | +292.7% |
| Sep 2001 | Mar 2002 | 27 | 18.9% | +3.8% | +275.5% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 2 | 1.5% | +18.1% | +279.8% |
| Aug 2002 | Sep 2002 | 2 | 0.8% | +14.7% | +276.9% |
| Oct 2002 | Oct 2002 | 1 | 9.1% | +25.0% | +313.1% |
| Jul 2007 | Sep 2008 | 60 | 42.2% | -29.7% | +162.7% |
| Sep 2008 | Dec 2010 | 114 | 45.3% | -35.6% | +162.2% |
| Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 | 3 | 5.2% | +15.1% | +228.2% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 2 | 5.3% | +26.4% | +247.0% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 5 | 3.6% | +22.5% | +234.6% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 2.7% | +27.2% | +238.3% |
| May 2019 | Jun 2019 | 3 | 3.3% | -37.3% | +32.3% |
| Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 | 6 | 7.1% | -40.9% | +32.7% |
| Nov 2019 | Dec 2019 | 4 | 1.0% | -17.7% | +25.7% |
| Jan 2020 | Mar 2021 | 60 | 49.4% | -8.0% | +26.1% |
| Jul 2021 | Aug 2021 | 2 | 3.4% | +5.6% | +33.3% |
| Aug 2021 | Sep 2021 | 4 | 5.4% | +10.0% | +31.1% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 0.1% | -13.1% | +32.8% |
| Apr 2023 | Dec 2023 | 35 | 28.9% | -0.9% | +32.0% |
| Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 | 1 | 0.1% | +30.0% | +34.1% |
| Feb 2024 | Jul 2024 | 19 | 9.3% | +29.1% | +34.5% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 7.9% | +30.7% | +29.9% |
| Average | 15 | — | +4.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WSBC below its 200-week moving average?
No. WesBanco, Inc. (WSBC) is currently 19.7% above its 200-week moving average of $28.82. It would need to fall to $28.82 to cross below the line.
What is WSBC's 200-week moving average price?
WesBanco, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $28.82 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when WSBC drops below its 200-week moving average?
WSBC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 34 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +4.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 15 weeks on average.
Is WSBC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about WSBC as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 51. Return on equity is 8.2%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does WSBC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in WSBC would have grown to $688, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 6.0% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. WSBC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does WSBC pay a dividend?
Yes. WesBanco, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 441.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01