These 10 Dividend Stocks are Outperforming the Market in 2025

7. WesBanco, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBC)

Dividend yield: 4.22%

Dividend payout ratio: 64.16%

Ex-Dividend Date: March 10, 2025

Number of Hedge Funds: 21

The U.S.-based banking company WesBanco, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSBC) is the second largest bank headquartered in West Virginia and offers a wide range of banking and financial services, including retail banking, corporate banking, trust, and investment services, as well as insurance and brokerage services. The company operates in eight states across the U.S.

The company’s year-to-date returns came in at 7.78% by February 28, 2025. The increase was because of strong loan growth and a strategic merger with Premier Financial. WesBanco (NASDAQ:WSBC) saw a strong loan growth of $1 billion, entirely funded by deposit growth. Though the merger with Premier Financial Corp is pending, the company anticipates regulatory approvals soon. These growths currently shape the future positive outlook. Additionally, based on its Q4 earnings call, the company’s diluted EPS surpassed its previous year’s value by 29%. Without including the merger and restructuring expenses, net income stands at $146.4 million for 2024.

WesBanco (NASDAQ:WSBC) offers a 4.22% dividend yield with a payout ratio of 64.16%. The comparatively low payout ratio suggests a balanced approach to shareholder returns. The stock has seen investment from 21 hedge funds from the Insider Monkey database at the end of Q4 2024.

Analysts are maintaining a Buy rating. The 1-year median price target of $41 indicates a potential 16.91% upside from the current price as of March 3, 2025. Investors should watch the ex-dividend date on March 10, 2025, if looking to benefit from the payout on April 1, 2025.