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Wintrust Financial Corporation

S&P 500

WTFC/Financial Services · Banks - Regional/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

1.35%

$2.10 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$161.88P/E12.9MCap10.5BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

96/ 100Very Safe

WTFC's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 17.2% earnings payout ratio & 10.5% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 12.30% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 9 of 10 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 17.2%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 10.5%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Operating Margin: 46.3%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.

Risks

No material risks identified across rated metrics.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
17.2%Very Safe
10.5%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

N/A

Profitability

Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
12.3%Very Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Wintrust Financial Corporation

Wintrust Financial Corporation is a financial holding company that operates as a community-focused bank with regional prominence across northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, northwest Indiana, and western Michigan. The company provides comprehensive banking services including traditional retail and commercial banking, as well as specialized financial solutions. Its operations span three primary segments: community banking, which generates the majority of revenue; specialty finance, including premium financing for property and casualty insurance and life insurance; and wealth management services. Wintrust also offers treasury management services and equipment financing capabilities. The company operates 15 chartered community banks and maintains a substantial presence in its core markets, establishing itself as a significant regional banking institution. Wintrust's business model emphasizes personalized customer service while leveraging its unique market position to deliver loans, deposits, and financial products tailored to local and commercial clients throughout its footprint.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.35%

Annual Dividend

$2.10

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

17.18%

FCF Payout Ratio

10.54%

52-Week Range

$119.61 - $163.36

Dividend History (2016–2025)

WTFC annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

WTFC earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 14, 2026

Last Payment Date

May 28, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

13.72%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

12.30%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

16.35%

3-Year Total Growth

47.06%

5-Year Total Growth

78.57%

10-Year Total Growth

354.55%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$16,188.00

Annual Income

$210.00

Quarterly Income

$52.50

Monthly Income

$17.50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WTFC's current dividend yield?
Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) currently has a dividend yield of 1.35%, based on a stock price of $161.88 and an annual dividend of $2.10.
When is WTFC's next dividend payment date?
WTFC's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-14 and the next payment date is 2026-05-28. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does WTFC pay in dividends per year?
Wintrust Financial Corporation paid $2.00 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has WTFC been increasing its dividend?
Wintrust Financial Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 12.30% and a 10-year CAGR of 16.35%.
Is WTFC's dividend safe?
Wintrust Financial Corporation has a payout ratio of 17.18%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 10.54%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is WTFC's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Wintrust Financial Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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