Wintrust Financial (Nasdaq: WTFC) announced quarterly cash dividends for common and preferred shares. The Board approved a $0.55 per share quarterly cash dividend on common stock payable May 28, 2026, to holders of record May 14, 2026. The Board also approved a dividend on its 7.875% Series F preferred payable July 15, 2026, to holders of record July 1, 2026.
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Positive
Common dividend of $0.55 per share payable May 28, 2026
Preferred dividend confirmed for 7.875% Series F payable July 15, 2026
Established record dates provide clear timing for shareholders (May 14 and July 1, 2026)
Negative
No dividend increase announced versus prior rate (maintains current payout level)
Cash outflow timing may modestly reduce near-term liquidity for the bank
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ROSEMONT, Ill., April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.55 per share of outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on May 28, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 14, 2026.
Additionally, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a cash dividend on outstanding shares of the Company’s 7.875% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series F. The dividend is payable on July 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2026.
About Wintrust
Wintrust is a financial holding company with $71.1 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results®” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. For more information, please visit wintrust.com.
Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Investors are cautioned that such statements are predictions and that actual events or results may differ materially. Wintrust's expected financial results or other plans are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" and the forward-looking statement disclosure contained in Wintrust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made and Wintrust undertakes no duty to update the information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: David A. Dykstra, Vice Chairman & Chief Operating Officer (847) 939-9000 Amy Yuhn, Executive Vice President, Communications (847) 939-9591 Website address: www.wintrust.com
FAQ
What dividend did Wintrust (WTFC) announce for common shareholders on April 15, 2026?
Wintrust announced a $0.55 per share quarterly cash dividend for common shareholders. According to the company, the dividend is payable May 28, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 14, 2026, providing a clear payment and record date schedule.
When is the Wintrust (WTFC) common dividend record and payment date for May 2026?
The record date is May 14, 2026 and payment date is May 28, 2026. According to the company, eligible shareholders on the record date will receive the $0.55 per share cash dividend on the May 28 distribution date.
What are the details of the Wintrust (WTFC) Series F preferred dividend announced April 15, 2026?
Wintrust approved a cash dividend on its 7.875% Fixed-Rate Reset Series F preferred. According to the company, the dividend is payable July 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of July 1, 2026, with the stated coupon of 7.875%.
How do the May and July 2026 dividend payments affect WTFC shareholders?
Shareholders eligible by the record dates will receive scheduled cash payments in May and July 2026. According to the company, common holders receive $0.55 per share on May 28 and Series F preferred holders receive the declared preferred dividend on July 15.
Does the April 15, 2026 dividend announcement from Wintrust (WTFC) indicate a change in payout level?
The announcement declares scheduled cash dividends but does not state an increase to the common dividend rate. According to the company, the Board approved the $0.55 common dividend and the Series F preferred dividend with the listed dates and record dates.
