Citigroup Inc. Reduces Stake in Webster Financial Corporation

Financial services firm cuts position in regional bank by nearly 24%

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Citigroup Inc. has reduced its stake in Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) by 23.9% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The financial services firm now owns 138,179 shares of the regional bank's stock, down from 181,555 shares previously.

Why it matters

This move by a major institutional investor like Citigroup could signal a shift in sentiment around Webster Financial Corporation, which has seen its stock price rise over the past year. Investors will be watching to see if other large firms follow suit in reducing their exposure to the regional bank.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Citigroup sold 43,376 shares of Webster Financial during the third quarter. The firm now owns 0.08% of the company's outstanding shares, valued at $8.2 million as of the most recent reporting period.

  • Citigroup reduced its stake in Webster Financial during the third quarter of 2025.

The players

Citigroup Inc.

A multinational investment bank and financial services corporation headquartered in New York City.

Webster Financial Corporation

A bank holding company headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut that offers a range of banking products and financial services through its subsidiary, Webster Bank, N.A.

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The takeaway

This reduction in Citigroup's stake in Webster Financial could signal a broader shift in investor sentiment around the regional bank, which has seen its stock price rise over the past year. Analysts will be closely watching to see if other major institutional investors follow suit in reducing their exposure to Webster Financial.