WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP (WBS) Institutional Ownership Changes & 13F Activity
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP (WBS) institutional ownership data tracks hedge funds, asset managers, and other institutional investors based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q1 2026). This page analyzes institutional buying and selling activity, new holdings, and sold-out positions among tracked filers. Notable filers include Hancock Classic Value, Sequoia Financial Advisors, Ariel Appreciation Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value, and Kahn Brothers Group.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -1,243,364 | 409,207 | $28,407,150 |
| Q1 2026 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Sell | -2,645 | 9,233 | $640,971 |
| Q4 2025 | Ariel Appreciation Fund | Buy | 578,996 | 578,996 | $36,442,008 |
| Q4 2025 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 20,493 | 227,302 | $14,306,388 |
| Q4 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 4,046 | 11,878 | $747,613 |
| Q4 2025 | Kahn Brothers Group | Sell | -340 | 29,833 | $1,877,689 |
| Q4 2025 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -65 | 1,652,571 | $104,012,819 |
| Q3 2025 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 39,878 | 1,652,636 | $98,232,684 |
| Q3 2025 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 14,935 | 206,809 | $12,292,727 |
| Q3 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 438 | 7,832 | $465,542 |
| Q3 2025 | Kahn Brothers Group | Buy | 84 | 30,173 | $1,793,483 |
| Q2 2025 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 67,752 | 191,874 | $10,476,321 |
| Q2 2025 | Hancock Classic Value | Buy | 23,605 | 1,612,758 | $88,056,587 |
| Q2 2025 | Sequoia Financial Advisors | Buy | 7,394 | 7,394 | $403,716 |
| Q2 2025 | Kahn Brothers Group | Sell | -2,165 | 30,089 | $1,642,859 |
| Q1 2025 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 118,020 | 124,122 | $6,398,489 |
| Q1 2025 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -20,000 | 8,735 | $450,289 |
| Q1 2025 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -11,775 | 1,589,153 | $81,920,837 |
| Q1 2025 | Kahn Brothers Group | Sell | -242 | 32,254 | $1,663,000 |
| Q4 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -186,100 | 28,735 | $1,586,747 |
| Q4 2024 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -125,611 | 1,600,928 | $88,403,244 |
| Q4 2024 | Kahn Brothers Group | Buy | 11,059 | 32,496 | $1,794,000 |
| Q4 2024 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Buy | 6,102 | 6,102 | $336,952 |
| Q3 2024 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -16,634 | 1,726,539 | $80,473,983 |
| Q3 2024 | Kahn Brothers Group | Buy | 615 | 21,437 | $999,000 |
| Q2 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 167,400 | 214,835 | $9,364,658 |
| Q2 2024 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -113,707 | 1,743,173 | $75,984,911 |
| Q2 2024 | Kahn Brothers Group | Sell | -77,113 | 20,822 | $908,000 |
| Q1 2024 | Hancock Classic Value | Sell | -141,490 | 1,856,880 | $94,273,798 |
| Q1 2024 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -31,396 | 47,435 | $2,408 |
Frequently asked questions about WBS activity
Which institutional owners are buying WBS?
Institutional owners buying WBS include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in WBS activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in WBS compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP (WBS) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in WBS increasing?
Institutional interest in WBS can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.
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