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.

ROSEMONT, Ill., April 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust") (Nasdaq: WTFC) today announced it will release its first quarter 2022 earnings results after the market closes on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 and host a conference call on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial 877-363-5049 and enter Conference ID #6069787 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 2022 Earnings Release Schedule

ROSEMONT, Ill., March 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) will present at the RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Virtual Conference to be held on March 8-9, 2022. Wintrust management will participate in a panel discussion that is scheduled to begin at approximately 4:00 PM Eastern Time on March 8, 2022.

Wintrust Financial Corporation to Present at RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Virtual Conference on March 8, 2022

ROSEMONT, Ill., Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) will present at the Raymond James 43rd Annual Institutional Investors Conference to be held in Orlando, Florida on March 6 - 9, 2022. Wintrust management will participate in a question and answer session that is scheduled to begin at 1:40 PM, Eastern Time, on March 8, 2022.

Wintrust Financial Corporation to Present at Raymond James 43rd Annual Institutional Investors Conference

ROSEMONT, Ill., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) announced today that it has committed $50 million to fund Wintrust Ventures corporate venture capital opportunities. Wintrust Ventures will continue to seek out opportunities to invest equity capital into businesses in search of Late Seed or Series A funding.

Wintrust Commits $50 million to its Wintrust Ventures Capital to Support Continued Innovation

ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 27, 2022 (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 $0.34 per share of outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on February 24, 2022 to shareholders of record as of February 10, 2022. This represents an increase of approximately 9.7% from the $0.31 quarterly cash dividend paid in each of the quarters of 2021.

Wintrust Financial Corporation Announces Cash Dividends, Increasing Quarterly Common Stock Dividend Rate by 9.7%

Wintrust (WTFC) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Earnings Estimates Rising for Wintrust (WTFC): Will It Gain?

Wintrust (WTFC) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Wintrust (WTFC) Moves to Strong Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade

Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) CEO Edward Wehmer on Q4 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chicago Tribune has named Wintrust Financial Corporation a Top Workplace in Chicago for the eighth year in a row. Results are based entirely on an anonymous employee feedback survey conducted by a third party. The survey measures 15 drivers of engaged work cultures, including connection, alignment, and execution. This year, Wintrust ranked 21st on the list of larger organizations, which are defined as having over 1,000 employees.

Wintrust named one of Chicago's Top Workplaces in 2021 by the Chicago Tribune

Wintrust (WTFC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 1.94% and 3.37%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates

ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”, “the Company”, “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) announced net income of $98.8 million or $1.58 per diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2021, a decrease in diluted earnings per common share of 11% compared to the third quarter of 2021. The Company recorded record annual net income of $466.2 million or $7.58 per diluted common share for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to net income of $293.0 million or $4.68 per diluted common share for the same period of 2020.

Wintrust Financial Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter 2021 Net Income of $98.8 million and Record Full Year Net Income of $466.2 million

Wintrust (WTFC) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?

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

Why Wintrust (WTFC) Might Surprise This Earnings Season

Wintrust (WTFC) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Wintrust (WTFC) Hits 52-Week High, Can the Run Continue?

ROSEMONT, Ill., Dec. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust") (Nasdaq: WTFC) today announced it will release its fourth quarter and year-to-date 2021 earnings results after the market closes on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 and host a conference call on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. (EST). Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial 877-363-5049 and enter Conference ID #2759911 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 Fourth Quarter and Year-to-Date 2021 Earnings Release Schedule

Award Recognizes Marketplace Trust, Banking Excellence and Commitment to Integrity Award Recognizes Marketplace Trust, Banking Excellence and Commitment to Integrity

Wintrust Wins Better Business Bureau of Chicago 2021 Torch Award for Ethics

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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CRAColloquium--Armed Forces Bank and Wintrust Financial Corp are 2021 Community Impact Award winners, announced at Wolters Kluwer's CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium.

Wolters Kluwer Names Winners of Its 2021 Community Impact Award

ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust") (Nasdaq: WTFC) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company, N.A., today announced they have agreed to purchase approximately $570 million of loans from The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL). The portfolio is comprised of approximately 1,800 loans to Allstate agents nationally, which agents use to establish and grow their businesses, as well as meet other working capital needs.

Wintrust Financial Corporation Announces Purchase of $570 Million Loan Portfolio From Allstate and Agrees to Become the Preferred National Lender to Allstate Agents

ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 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 November 26, 2021 to shareholders of record as of November 11, 2021.

Wintrust Financial Corporation Announces Cash Dividends and New Share Repurchase Authorization

Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Wintrust (WTFC): Time to Buy?

Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) CEO Edward Wehmer on Q3 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Wintrust (WTFC) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 19.59% and 4.31%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2021. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”, “the Company”, "we" or "our") (Nasdaq: WTFC) announced net income of $109.1 million or $1.77 per diluted common share for the third quarter of 2021, an increase in diluted earnings per common share of 4% compared to the second quarter of 2021 and an increase of 6% compared to the third quarter of 2020. The Company recorded net income of $367.4 million or $6.00 per diluted common share for the first nine months of 2021 compared to net income of $191.8 million or $3.06 per diluted common share for the same period of 2020.

Wintrust Financial Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2021 Net Income of $109.1 million and Year-To-Date Net Income of $367.4 million

ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust") (Nasdaq: WTFC) today announced it will release its third quarter and year-to-date 2021 earnings results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 and host a conference call on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. (EDT). Individuals interested in participating in the call should dial 877-363-5049 and enter Conference ID #2695417 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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