Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:WTFC – Get Free Report) is anticipated to post its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Monday, April 20th. Analysts expect Wintrust Financial to post earnings of $2.96 per share and revenue of $707.2310 million for the quarter. Individuals may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.
Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:WTFC – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 20th. The bank reported $3.15 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.93 by $0.22. The business had revenue of $714.26 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $700.85 million. Wintrust Financial had a net margin of 19.48% and a return on equity of 12.95%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.63 EPS. On average, analysts expect Wintrust Financial to post $10 EPS for the current fiscal year and $11 EPS for the next fiscal year.
Wintrust Financial Price Performance
WTFC stock opened at $145.92 on Monday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $144.16 and its 200-day simple moving average is $139.03. The company has a market capitalization of $9.84 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.80 and a beta of 0.86. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 1.00 and a quick ratio of 0.99. Wintrust Financial has a 12 month low of $94.99 and a 12 month high of $162.96.
Wintrust Financial Increases Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 19th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 5th were issued a $0.55 dividend. This is an increase from Wintrust Financial’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.50. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, February 5th. This represents a $2.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.5%. Wintrust Financial’s payout ratio is currently 19.30%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several analysts have recently commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Wintrust Financial in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of Wintrust Financial from $160.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of Wintrust Financial from $170.00 to $177.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Truist Financial lowered their price target on shares of Wintrust Financial from $170.00 to $150.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, March 23rd. Finally, Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Wintrust Financial from $167.00 to $178.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $163.62.
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Insider Buying and Selling at Wintrust Financial
In other Wintrust Financial news, EVP Kathleen M. Boege sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $146.38, for a total transaction of $731,900.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 22,883 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,349,613.54. This trade represents a 17.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Richard B. Murphy sold 3,291 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $146.05, for a total transaction of $480,650.55. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 46,049 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,725,456.45. The trade was a 6.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 11,662 shares of company stock valued at $1,705,730. Insiders own 1.01% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Wintrust Financial
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Advisors Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Wintrust Financial in the first quarter valued at about $27,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp raised its position in shares of Wintrust Financial by 49.0% in the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 1,019 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $115,000 after buying an additional 335 shares during the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its position in shares of Wintrust Financial by 7.2% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 179,430 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $20,179,000 after buying an additional 12,103 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Wintrust Financial by 400.0% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 400 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $50,000 after buying an additional 320 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cerity Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Wintrust Financial by 1.6% in the second quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 23,120 shares of the bank’s stock valued at $2,866,000 after buying an additional 355 shares during the last quarter. 93.48% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Wintrust Financial Company Profile
Wintrust Financial Corporation is a Chicago‐area bank holding company headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois. Through its primary subsidiary, Wintrust Bank, the company operates a network of community banks serving metropolitan Chicago and select markets in southeastern Wisconsin. These locally branded banks provide personalized commercial and consumer banking solutions tailored to small and mid‐size businesses, professionals, and individual clients.
The firm’s core offerings include deposit products, commercial and residential lending, treasury management, and mortgage banking services.
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