Wintrust Financial

Wintrust Financial Corp. is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of banking and financial services. It operates through the following segments: Community Banking, Specialty Finance, and Wealth Management. The Community Banking segment provides community-oriented, personal, and commercial banking services to customers located in its market area. The Specialty Finance segment offers financing of insurance premiums for businesses and individuals, accounts receivable financing, value-added, out-sourced administrative services, and other specialty finance businesses. The Wealth Management segment offers wealth management services through Wintrust Investments, CTC, Great Lakes Advisors and CDEC, trust and investment services, tax-deferred like-kind exchange services, asset management, securities brokerage services and 401(k) and retirement plan services. The company was founded by Edward Joseph Wehmer on December 30, 1992 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

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Wintrust Financial posts record earnings, eyes margin growth amid challenges

Wintrust Financial's Q4 2022 earnings call highlighted strong financial results, a focus on margin maintenance and growth, and strategic initiatives to navigate evolving market conditions. The company's emphasis on credit quality, liquidity, and expense management underscores its commitment to sustainable growth and resilience.

Wintrust Financial posts record Q1 results, eyes growth opportunities

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) delivered strong financial performance in Q1 2023, showcasing resilience and strategic focus amidst industry challenges.
The company's emphasis on conservative banking, strong customer service, and disciplined financial management positions it well for future growth and success.
While facing margin pressure and expense management challenges, Wintrust Financial remains optimistic about growth opportunities and market positioning.
With a smooth leadership transition and a record quarter, Wintrust Financial is poised for continued success, leveraging its strengths and opportunities for sustained performance.

Wintrust Financial reports record income and navigates growth challenges

Wintrust Financial's Q2 performance showcased record income, strong credit performance, and operational efficiency.
While facing challenges such as increased expenses and asset losses, the company remains optimistic about growth opportunities.
Maintaining market leadership in Chicago and Illinois, Wintrust focuses on expense management and strategic asset reinvestment.
With a solid foundation and a focus on growth avenues, Wintrust is positioned for continued success in the financial market.

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) reports record earnings and eyes growth opportunities

Wintrust Financial's Q3 performance showcased strong earnings, disciplined strategies, and a focus on growth opportunities. While facing challenges in expenses and risk management, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on lending opportunities and maintain a stable net interest margin.

Wintrust Financial reports record earnings, eyes growth amid challenges

Wintrust Financial delivered strong financial performance in 2023, with record net income and robust loan and deposit growth despite economic challenges.
The company's focus on credit discipline, stable net interest margin, and diversified revenue streams positions it well for growth opportunities in 2024.
While facing challenges such as credit quality concerns and potential margin pressure, Wintrust can leverage opportunities in deposit growth and risk management strategies.
Overall, Wintrust Financial's 2023 results reflect resilience and strategic positioning for continued success in navigating evolving market conditions.

Wintrust Financial posts record earnings, eyes strategic growth opportunities

Wintrust Financial delivered a strong performance in Q1 2024 with record net income and robust credit quality, driven by broad-based loan growth.
Despite challenges such as an increase in nonperforming loans and uncertain rate environment, strategic acquisitions and operational streamlining present opportunities for growth.
The focus on strong loan growth, strategic acquisitions, and community-oriented expansion positions Wintrust Financial for continued success and capital optimization.

Wintrust Financial reports robust Q2 earnings amidst strategic expansion

Wintrust Financial's Q2 2024 performance reflects strong financial health, marked by robust income growth, solid credit quality, and strategic expansion initiatives.
While facing challenges such as a decline in noninterest income and credit loss provisions, the company remains well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities for revenue diversification and operational efficiency.
By addressing these challenges and leveraging growth opportunities, Wintrust Financial is poised to sustain its positive momentum and drive long-term shareholder value.

Wintrust Financial reports record Q3 earnings amidst growth opportunities

Wintrust Financial delivered a robust performance in Q3 2024, marked by strong financial results, significant loan and deposit growth, and record net interest income.
Despite challenges in noninterest income and expenses, the company's solid credit quality, disciplined approach, and optimism for future growth highlight its resilience.
By addressing challenges proactively and capitalizing on growth opportunities, Wintrust Financial aims to sustain its financial strength and enhance shareholder value.

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Wintrust Financial Corp. operates as holding company, which engages in the provision of banking and financial services. It operates through the following segments: Community Banking, Specialty Finance, and Wealth Management. The Community Banking segment provides community-oriented, personal, and commercial banking services to customers located in its market area. The Specialty Finance segment offers financing of insurance premiums for businesses and individuals, accounts receivable financing, value-added, out-sourced administrative services, and other specialty finance businesses. The Wealth Management segment is involved in wealth management services through Wintrust Investments, CTC, Great Lakes Advisors and CDEC, trust and investment services, tax-deferred like-kind exchange services, asset management, securities brokerage services and 401(k) and retirement plan services. The company was founded by Edward Joseph Wehmer on December 30, 1992 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) CEO Edward Wehmer on Q2 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Wintrust (WTFC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 4.29% and -3.52%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates

Shares of Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:WTFC) were flat in after-market trading after the company reported Q2 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share increased 400.00% year over year to $1.70, which beat the estimate of $1.59.

Recap: Wintrust Financial Q2 Earnings

ROSEMONT, Ill., July 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust", "the Company", "we" or "our") (Nasdaq: WTFC) announced net income of $105.1 million or $1.70 per diluted common share for the second quarter of 2021, a decrease in diluted earnings per common share of 33% compared to the first quarter of 2021 and an increase of 400% compared to the second quarter of 2020. The Company recorded net income of $258.3 million or $4.24 per diluted common share for the first six months of 2021 compared to net income of $84.5 million or $1.38 per diluted common share for the same period of 2020.

Wintrust Financial Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2021 Net Income of $105.1 million and Year-To-Date Net Income of $258.3 million

ROSEMONT, Ill., June 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust") (Nasdaq: WTFC) today announced it will release its second quarter and year-to-date 2021 earnings results after the market closes on Monday, July 19, 2021 and host a conference call on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. (CDT). Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial 877-363-5049 and enter Conference ID #8765066 or a simultaneous audio-only web cast may be accessed via the Company's web site at http://www.wintrust.com, Investor Relations link.   An accompanying slide presentation for those participating in the call or listening via web cast will be available on the Company's web site at http://www.wintrust.com, Investor Relations link.

Wintrust Financial Corporation Announces Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2021 Earnings Release Schedule

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ROSEMONT, Ill., April 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) and Greenwoods Financial Group, Inc., the parent company of The Greenwood's State Bank (“Greenwoods”), today announced the closing of a previously announced branch purchase and assumption transaction for three southwestern Wisconsin branch locations of Town Bank, N.A. (“Town Bank”), Wintrust's wholly-owned subsidiary. The three branches subject to the transaction are located in Albany, Darlington and Monroe, Wisconsin. Through this transaction, Greenwoods assumed approximately $78 million of deposits and acquired the branch facilities and various other assets.

Greenwoods Completes Acquisition of Three Town Bank Branch Locations

Wintrust Financial Corporation's (WTFC) CEO Edward Wehmer on Q1 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Shares of Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:WTFC) were flat in after-market trading after the company reported Q1 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share increased 144.23% year over year to $2.54, which beat the estimate of $1.41.

Wintrust Financial: Q1 Earnings Insights

ROSEMONT, Ill., April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”, “the Company”, "we" or "our") (Nasdaq: WTFC) announced record net income of $153.1 million or $2.54 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2021, an increase in diluted earnings per common share of 56% compared to the fourth quarter of 2020 and an increase of 144% compared to the first quarter of 2020.

Wintrust Financial Corporation Reports Record First Quarter 2021 Net Income of $153.1 million

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

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Wintrust Financial (WTFC) has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.

How Wintrust Financial (WTFC) Stock Stands Out in a Strong Industry

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ROSEMONT, Ill., March 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust") (Nasdaq: WTFC) today announced it will release its first quarter 2021 earnings results after the market closes on Monday, April 19, 2021 and host a conference call on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (CDT). Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial 877-363-5049 and enter Conference ID #3477928 or a simultaneous audio-only web cast may be accessed via the Company's web site at http://www.wintrust.com, Investor Relations link.   An accompanying slide presentation for those participating in the call or listening via web cast will be available on the Company's web site at http://www.wintrust.com, Investor Relations link.

Wintrust Financial Corporation Announces First Quarter 2021 Earnings Release Schedule

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Wintrust Financial Corporation Supports Nearly 7,000 Applications in Latest Round of the Paycheck Protection Program

ROSEMONT, Ill., March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) will present at the RBC Capital Markets Global Financials Conference to be held on March 9-10, 2021. Wintrust management will participate in a panel discussion that is scheduled to begin at approximately 4:00 PM Eastern Time on March 9, 2021.

Wintrust Financial Corporation to Present at RBC Capital Markets Global Financials Conference on March 9, 2021

ROSEMONT, Ill., Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) will present at the Raymond James 42nd Annual Institutional Investors Conference to be held virtually on March 1 - 3, 2021. Wintrust management will participate in a question and answer session that is scheduled to begin at 10:50 AM, Eastern Time, on March 2, 2021.

Wintrust Financial Corporation to Present at Raymond James 42nd Annual Institutional Investors Conference

ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) today announced that the Company's Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share of outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on February 25, 2021 to shareholders of record as of February 11, 2021. This represents an increase of approximately 10.7% from the $0.28 quarterly cash dividend paid in each of the quarters of 2020.

Wintrust Financial Corporation Announces Cash Dividends, Increasing Quarterly Common Stock Dividend Rate by 10.7%

Wintrust Financial Corporation's (WTFC) CEO Edward Wehmer on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”, “the Company”, "we" or "our") (Nasdaq: WTFC) announced net income of $101.2 million or $1.63 per diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2020, a decrease in diluted earnings per common share of 2% compared to the third quarter of 2020 and an increase of 13% compared to the fourth quarter of 2019. The Company recorded net income of $293.0 million or $4.68 per diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to net income of $355.7 million or $6.03 per diluted common share for the same period of 2019.

Wintrust Financial Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 Net Income of $101.2 million and Full-Year 2020 Net Income of $293.0 million

On Wednesday, January 20, Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ:WTFC) will release its latest earnings report. Benzinga's outlook for Wintrust Financial is included in the following report.

Earnings Preview: Wintrust Financial

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Wintrust Commercial Banking creates new Money Service Exchange Group

ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) and Greenwoods Financial Group, Inc., the parent company of The Greenwood's State Bank (“Greenwoods”), today announced a signed branch purchase and assumption agreement for three southwestern Wisconsin branch locations of Wintrust's wholly-owned subsidiary Town Bank, N.A. The three branches subject to the transaction are located in Albany, Darlington and Monroe, Wisconsin. Through this transaction, subject to final adjustments, Greenwoods will assume approximately $80 million of deposits and acquire the bank facilities, and various other assets.

Greenwoods to Acquire Three Branch Locations of Town Bank

ROSEMONT, Ill., Dec. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust") (Nasdaq: WTFC) today announced it will release its fourth quarter and year-to-date 2020 earnings results after the market closes on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 and host a conference call on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (CDT). Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial 877-363-5049 and enter Conference ID #9780585 or a simultaneous audio-only web cast may be accessed via the Company's web site at http://www.wintrust.com, Investor Relations link.   An accompanying slide presentation for those participating in the call or listening via web cast will be available on the Company's web site at http://www.wintrust.com, Investor Relations link.

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