While already richly priced, Citizens Financial Group could surge further in 2026, thanks to a big anticipated jump in earnings. East West Bancorp could also hit new highs, thanks to valuation expansion plus its newfound status as a dividend growth stock.
ROSEMONT, Ill., Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust") (Nasdaq: WTFC) today announced it will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings results after the market closes on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and host a conference call on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST.
Wintrust Financial Corporation maintains robust growth in revenue, profits, and balance sheet metrics, justifying a continued soft "Buy" rating. WTFC's asset quality and credit metrics remain strong, with minimal exposure to risky office real estate and low non-performing asset ratios. Valuation is slightly above my typical preference, but a premium is warranted given superior return on assets (1.26%) and equity (11.58%).
Gabelli Funds LLC bought a new position in shares of Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WTFC) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 54,026 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximately $6,698,000. Gabelli Funds LLC owned 0.08%
Chester Bancorp (OTCMKTS:CNBA - Get Free Report) and Wintrust Financial (NASDAQ: WTFC - Get Free Report) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership and earnings. Dividends Chester Bancorp pays an annual dividend of
Creative Planning boosted its position in Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WTFC) by 17.9% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 16,336 shares of the bank's stock after purchasing an additional 2,476 shares during the period. Creative Planning's holdings in
Creative Planning boosted its position in shares of Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WTFC) by 17.9% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 16,336 shares of the bank's stock after purchasing an additional 2,476 shares during the
Ethic Inc. decreased its position in Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WTFC) by 38.1% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 3,644 shares of the bank's stock after selling 2,242 shares during the quarter. Ethic Inc.'s holdings in Wintrust Financial
ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 23, 2025 (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 $0.50 per share of outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on November 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 6, 2025.
Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:WTFC ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 21, 2025 11:00 AM EDT Company Participants Timothy Crane - CEO, President & Director David Dykstra - Vice Chairman & COO Richard Murphy - Vice Chairman & Chief Lending Officer Conference Call Participants Jon Arfstrom - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Terence McEvoy - Stephens Inc., Research Division Christopher McGratty - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Nathan Race - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division Jeff Rulis - D.A. Davidson & Co., Research Division David Long - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Sun Young Lee - TD Cowen, Research Division Jonathan Rau - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Nicholas Holowko - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Presentation Operator Welcome to Wintrust Financial Corporation's Third Quarter and Year-to-Date 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
