$WTFC

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP

AlphAI earnings readthird quarter of 2026 · OCT 19Wintrust Financial Corporation Reports Record Net IncomeVerdict: strong

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MURPHY RICHARD B sold $1.1M of WTFC

MURPHY RICHARD B (VICE CHAIR,CHIEF LENDING OFC) sold 7,136 shares of WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) at $148.66 ($1.06M total) on 2026-10-22.

WTFC Q3 Deep Dive: Deposit Growth, Stable Margins, and Expansion Shape Outlook

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) reported Q3 results, with management expecting mid to high single-digit loan and deposit growth, supported by branch expansion and market share gains. They anticipate stable net interest margins due to a variable rate loan book and interest rate hedges. Expense growth is projected to remain in mid-single digits. The stock is currently trading at $145.47, up from $142.44 pre-earnings.

WTFC sentiment & insider activity

Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 5 news stories mentioning WTFC (WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP). Coverage has skewed bearish: 1 bullish, 2 neutral, and 2 bearish.

Recent WTFC coverage spans earnings, financial news and insider activity.

In the last 30 days, WTFC insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — no purchases and 1 sale ($1.1M). The most active reporter was MURPHY RICHARD B, VICE CHAIR,CHIEF LENDING OFC, with 1 filing.

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WTFC Q3 Deep Dive: Deposit Growth, Stable Margins, and Expansion Shape Outlook

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) reported Q3 results, with management expecting mid to high single-digit loan and deposit growth, supported by branch expansion and market share gains. They anticipate stable net interest margins due to a variable rate loan book and interest rate hedges. Expense growth is projected to remain in mid-single digits. The stock is currently trading at $145.47, up from $142.44 pre-earnings.

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Wintrust Financial Corporation Reports Record Net Income

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 Wintrust Financial Corporation 9700 W. Higgins Road, Suite 800, Rosemont, Illinois 60018 News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2026 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Dykstra, Vice Chairman & Chief Operating Officer (847) 939-9000 Amy Yuhn, Executive Vic

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Deutsche Bank initiates Wintrust Financial stock with buy rating

Deutsche Bank initiated coverage on Wintrust Financial (WTFC) with a Buy rating and $175 price target, citing 22% upside. The company reported Q2 2026 earnings of $3.20 EPS and $738.64M revenue, beating estimates. DA Davidson raised its target to $190, while Truist sees opportunities in small/mid-sized banks. WTFC has a $10B market cap, 11.62 P/E, and 0.64 PEG.

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