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Wintrust Financial Corp (WTFC) is a financial holding company whose common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The company operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries and is active in community banking, specialty finance, and wealth management. The Wintrust news stream on this page captures company announcements, earnings releases, capital actions, and other material developments that affect shareholders and stakeholders.
Investors following WTFC news will see detailed quarterly and year-to-date earnings reports, including information on net income, net interest income, loan and deposit growth, non-interest income from wealth management and mortgage banking, and credit quality metrics. Wintrust regularly announces schedules for its earnings releases and related conference calls, along with access details for webcasts and slide presentations that accompany its financial disclosures.
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Wintrust Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WTFC) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share, payable on May 20, 2021 to shareholders of record as of May 6, 2021. Additionally, dividends were approved for two series of preferred stock: 6.50% Fixed-to-Floating Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series D and 6.875% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E, both payable on July 15, 2021 to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2021. Wintrust manages assets exceeding $45 billion and operates over 180 banking locations.
Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) reported record net income of $153.1 million or $2.54 per diluted share for Q1 2021, representing a 144% increase year-over-year. Total assets rose by $601 million while total deposits increased by $780 million. The company recognized $19.2 million in PPP loan fee accretion and originated $1.3 billion in PPP loans this quarter. Non-performing loans decreased to 0.30% of total loans, indicating improved credit quality. The tangible book value per share increased to $55.42, reflecting solid growth.
Wintrust Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WTFC) will release its first quarter 2021 earnings results on April 19, 2021, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for April 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. CDT, accessible via phone or webcast on the company’s website. Wintrust, with approximately $45 billion in assets, offers community banking services across greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin, through its fifteen bank subsidiaries and various non-bank business units.
Wintrust Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WTFC) reported receiving 6,973 applications for $1.27 billion in loans during the recent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) round. Approximately 96% of its clients received SBA funding authorization. The company has historically ranked among the largest SBA lenders, with over $1.11 billion in loan requests from Illinois small businesses alone. Wintrust won seven awards from Greenwich Associates for excellence in banking, reinforcing its commitment to clients and communities.
Wintrust Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WTFC) will present at the RBC Capital Markets Global Financials Conference on March 9-10, 2021. The management team will participate in a panel discussion starting at approximately 4:00 PM ET on March 9. The event will be available via an audio webcast, accessible at www.wintrust.com. A replay of the presentation will be available for up to one year post-conference. Wintrust, with assets exceeding $45 billion, focuses on community banking while offering various non-bank services.
Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) will present at the Raymond James 42nd Annual Institutional Investors Conference held virtually from March 1 - 3, 2021. Wintrust management's Q&A session is set for 10:50 AM ET on March 2, 2021. The event will be accessible via webcast at https://kvgo.com/rjinstitutionalinvestors/wintrust-march-2021 and on Wintrust’s website. A replay will be available for one year after the conference. Wintrust, with over $45 billion in assets, operates 15 community banks in Chicago and southern Wisconsin.
Wintrust Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WTFC) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share, payable on February 25, 2021, to shareholders of record by February 11, 2021. This marks a notable increase of approximately 10.7% from the $0.28 dividend in 2020. Additionally, dividends on the Company’s preferred stock classes, Series D and E, are set for April 15, 2021, for shareholders of record by April 1, 2021.
Wintrust, with assets exceeding $45 billion, is focused on community banking and offers a range of financial services.
Wintrust Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WTFC) reported a net income of $101.2 million in Q4 2020, representing a 2% decrease sequentially but a 13% increase year-over-year. For the full year, net income totaled $293 million, down from $355.7 million in 2019. Key highlights include a $1.3 billion rise in total assets and $1.2 billion in total deposits. Non-performing loans declined by 26%, while net interest income increased by $3.5 million. Mortgage banking revenue dropped by $21.7 million. The company plans to close 10 branches, projecting annual savings of $5 million.
Wintrust Commercial Banking has established a new division called the Wintrust Money Service Exchange Group, aimed at serving the money service business industry in the U.S. The group will provide treasury management, lending, and capital markets support tailored to the unique needs of this market.
Carol Ann Killian, an experienced professional with 26 years in banking, will lead the group. Wintrust, which has over $43 billion in assets, aims to expand its client offerings and enhance services for money service businesses, ensuring compliance with regulatory changes and technological advancements.
Wintrust Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WTFC) has signed a branch purchase and assumption agreement with Greenwoods Financial Group, Inc. for three branches in southwestern Wisconsin. Greenwoods will acquire approximately $80 million in deposits along with bank facilities and other assets. The transaction aims to enhance Greenwoods' presence in the area and allows Wintrust to concentrate on primary markets. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in Q2 2021, with no significant impact anticipated on Wintrust's 2021 earnings per share.