WTFCFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalThe 16 Wall Street analysts covering Wintrust Financial Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $175 — +14.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Wintrust Financial Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (92): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Accruals (22): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (15): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WTFC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +14.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2026 | UBS | Upgrade | Buy | $160 → $180 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $183 → $175 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $195 → $186 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 21 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $173 → $174 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Initiates | Buy | $175 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $192 → $190 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $186 → $195 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 5 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $183 → $173 |
| 24 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 24 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | $160 |
| 22 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $185 → $190 |
| 22 July 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 22 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $184 → $183 |
| 22 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Wintrust Financial Corp. returned +21.1% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 53% of US stocks
Cheaper than 32% of US stocks
Cheaper than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
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Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 91% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Wintrust Financial Corp. has a market value of $10.3B and an enterprise value of $10.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.9B. The latest quarter grew 8.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $900.4M, a 31.4% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $12.45.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.6B.
Wintrust Financial Corp. spent $418.2M on share buybacks and $179.4M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 11.7×; forward P/E: 10.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.44%, paying out 17% of earnings.
Wintrust Financial Corp. employs 5,902 people — $485K of revenue per employee.
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The article says five dividend stocks are scheduled to pay in November, and three go ex-dividend Monday. Buyers who miss the relevant date will not receive that payment.
Why it matters — The excerpt provides dividend-timing information relevant to WTFC watchers, but does not say whether WTFC is among the stocks discussed.
Wintrust Financial’s board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share of outstanding common stock. It is payable November 19, 2026, to shareholders of record on November 5, 2026.
Why it matters — WTFC watchers may note the approved dividend amount and the payment and record dates.
Wintrust Financial Corporation held its third-quarter and year-to-date 2026 earnings conference call on October 20, 2026. The excerpt identifies participating company executives and analysts but provides no earnings results or discussion.
Why it matters — The call is relevant to WTFC watchers, but the supplied excerpt contains no performance details to assess.
Wintrust Financial reported a seventh consecutive quarter of record net income in Q3 2026. The company cited loan and deposit growth, a stable net interest margin, and continued operating leverage.
Why it matters — The results highlight continued earnings records alongside growth in loans and deposits and stable margin performance.
Wintrust reported $239 million in third-quarter net income. Illinois deposits in its core market grew 9.2% year over year, compared with 4.4% statewide.
Why it matters — The figures give WTFC watchers information about the company’s quarterly earnings and deposit growth in its core Illinois market.
The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Wintrust Financial Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $175, with estimates ranging from $160 to $190. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 16 analysts covering Wintrust Financial Corp., 11 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Wintrust Financial Corp. 57 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 31 Oct 2026, Wintrust Financial Corp. ranks 57 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +14.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Wintrust Financial Corp. 57 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Wintrust Financial Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WTFC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $160 to $190 over the next 12 months.
Wintrust Financial Corp. returned +21.1% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Wintrust Financial Corporation is a financial holding company that provides community banking, commercial banking, specialty finance, and wealth management services. Wintrust Financial Corporation serves individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, local government units, and institutional clients through a network of community banks and non-bank subsidiaries.
The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 30 Oct 2026): "5 Dividend Stocks With November Payments. Three Go Ex-Dividend Monday". The article says five dividend stocks are scheduled to pay in November, and three go ex-dividend Monday. Buyers who miss the relevant date will not receive that payment.
Wintrust Financial Corporation is a financial holding company that provides community banking, commercial banking, specialty finance, and wealth management services. Wintrust Financial Corporation serves individuals, small and mid-sized businesses, local government units, and institutional clients through a network of community banks and non-bank subsidiaries. Its banking operations focus on deposit services, lending, treasury management, mortgage solutions, and relationship-based financial services tailored to local markets. The company’s specialty finance activities include insurance premium financing and accounts receivable financing, while its wealth management segment offers trust, brokerage, retirement plan, and investment-related services. Wintrust Financial Corporation plays a significant role in regional banking across the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding Midwest markets, combining traditional bank services with specialized financial solutions for a broad customer base.
CEO Mr. Timothy S. Crane · 5,902 employees · United States · https://www.wintrust.com
