Wintrust Financial Corp.
- WTFC · Nasdaq
- State Commercial Banks
- Rosemont, IL
- 5,902 employees
- CIK 0001015328
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Executives
- Timothy S. Crane President and Chief Executive Officer 8-K, 2026-10-19
- Timothy Crane PRESIDENT & CEO 4, 2026-02-27
- David L. Stoehr CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 4, 2026-04-24
- Richard B. Murphy VICE CHAIR,CHIEF LENDING OFC 4, 2026-05-06
- Jeffrey D. Hahnfeld EVP-CONTROLLER & CHIEF ACC OFF 4, 2026-03-06
- Kathleen M. Boege EVP, CHIEF LEGAL OFC, AND SEC 4, 2026-02-27
What leadership is saying
“Our strong momentum in the first half of the year continued into the third quarter leading to consistent and record results for the first nine months of 2026. The third quarter of 2026 produced the seventh consecutive quarter of record net income for the Company”
Earnings press release (8-K Ex. 99.1), filed October 19, 2026
Wintrust Financial Corp is a U.S. public company in state commercial banks (SIC 6022), headquartered in Rosemont, IL. It trades as WTFC on Nasdaq. Revenue was $266M in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +5.9% from the year before. It reported about 5,902 employees. Timothy S. Crane is President and Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $266M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $251M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $220M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $218M 10-K, 2025-02-28 | $207M 10-K, 2024-02-28 |
| Operating income | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| SG&A | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file | Not on file |
| Net income | $824M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $695M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $623M 10-K, 2026-02-26 | $510M 10-K, 2025-02-28 | $466M 10-K, 2024-02-28 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy S. Crane President and Chief Executive Officer at Wintrust Financial Corporation | President and Chief Executive Officer | 8-K, 2026-10-19 |
| Timothy Crane | PRESIDENT & CEO | 4, 2026-02-27 |
| David L. Stoehr | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 4, 2026-04-24 |
| Richard B. Murphy Vice Chairman & Chief Lending Officer | VICE CHAIR,CHIEF LENDING OFC | 4, 2026-05-06 |
| Jeffrey D. Hahnfeld | EVP-CONTROLLER & CHIEF ACC OFF | 4, 2026-03-06 |
| Kathleen M. Boege | EVP, CHIEF LEGAL OFC, AND SEC | 4, 2026-02-27 |
| James Lentino V. | SVP and Chief Risk Officer | 4, 2026-01-26 |
| David A. Dykstra | VICE CHAIRMAN AND COO | 4, 2026-08-21 |
| Edward J. Wehmer | FOUNDER AND SENIOR ADVISOR | 4, 2026-08-21 |
| Thomas P. Zidar | CHAIRMAN SR MKT HD WEALTH -MTG | 4, 2026-08-18 |
| David E. Lee Vice Chairman Wintrust Financial | Vice Chairman | DEF 14A, 2026-04-09 |
| David Eric Lee | VICE CHAIR, WINTRUST FINANCIAL | 4, 2026-02-27 |
| Brian A. Kenney | Board member (per proxy) bio: independent, non-executive Chairman of the Board | DEF 14A, 2026-04-09 |
What Wintrust Financial Corp does
1 billion as of December 31, 2025.A. (“Barrington Bank”).A. (“Lake Forest Bank”), and Wintrust Life Finance, a division of Lake Forest Bank, and in Canada through our premium finance company, First Insurance Funding of Canada Inc. (“FIFC Canada”), an indirect subsidiary of Lake Forest Bank, lease financing and other direct leasing opportunities through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Wintrust Asset Finance, Inc. (“Wintrust Asset Finance”), and short-term accounts receivable financing and outsourced administrative services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Tricom, Inc. of Milwaukee (“Tricom”).
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 67.5 million (as of October 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 4, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $8.2B (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, February 26, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 3 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 4, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting May 28, 2026 (filed April 9, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 9, 2026 |
| Auditor | Ernst & Young LLP (Chicago, Illinois) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2026 | Richard B. Murphy VICE CHAIR,CHIEF LENDING OFC | Sale | 7,136 | $1.1M | Form 4, October 23, 2026 |
| August 13, 2026 | David A. Dykstra VICE CHAIRMAN AND COO | Sale | 13,515 | $2.2M | Form 4, August 13, 2026 |
| May 4, 2026 | Suzet M. Mckinney Director | Sale | 500 | $74K | Form 4, May 6, 2026 |
| April 27, 2026 | David A. Dykstra VICE CHAIRMAN AND COO | Sale | 9,579 | $1.4M | Form 4, April 28, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 | David L. Stoehr CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Sale | 3,020 | $454K | Form 4, April 24, 2026 |
| March 4, 2026 | Jeffrey D. Hahnfeld EVP-CONTROLLER & CHIEF ACC OFF | Sale | 530 | $77K | Form 4, March 6, 2026 |
| March 2, 2026 | Richard B. Murphy VICE CHAIR,CHIEF LENDING OFC | Sale | 3,979 | $585K | Form 4, March 4, 2026 |
| February 4, 2026 | Kathleen M. Boege EVP, CHIEF LEGAL OFC, AND SEC | Sale | 5,000 | $798K | Form 4, February 23, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-10-19
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-07-20
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-05-29
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-04-20
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-01-20
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-12-16
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2025-12-08
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.03 Creation of a direct financial obligation
- 8-K filed 2025-10-20
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-10-02
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2025-07-21
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
Frequently asked questions about Wintrust Financial Corp
- What does Wintrust Financial Corp do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "1 billion as of December 31, 2025.A. (“Barrington Bank”).A. (“Lake Forest Bank”), and Wintrust Life Finance, a division of Lake Forest Bank, and in Canada through our premium finance company, First Insurance Funding of Canada Inc. (“FIFC Canada”), an indirect subsidiary of Lake Forest Bank, lease financing and other direct leasing opportunities through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Wintrust Asset Finance, Inc. (“Wintrust Asset Finance”), and short-term accounts receivable financing and outsourced administrative services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Tricom, Inc. of Milwaukee (“Tricom”)."
- What is Wintrust Financial Corp's revenue?
- $266M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed February 26, 2026.
- Is Wintrust Financial Corp profitable?
- Wintrust Financial Corp reported net income of $824M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Wintrust Financial Corp have?
- About 5,902 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Wintrust Financial Corp?
- Timothy S. Crane, President and Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 8-K filed October 19, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Wintrust Financial Corp?
- David L. Stoehr, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, as named in a 4 filed April 24, 2026.
- Where is Wintrust Financial Corp headquartered?
- Rosemont, IL.
- What is Wintrust Financial Corp's stock ticker?
- WTFC, WTFCN on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Wintrust Financial Corp in?
- State Commercial Banks, SIC code 6022.
- What is Wintrust Financial Corp's website?
- wintrust.com.
- When does Wintrust Financial Corp report earnings next?
- January 18, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Wintrust Financial Corp a public company?
- Yes. Wintrust Financial Corp files with the SEC under CIK 0001015328 and trades as WTFC.
- Who audits Wintrust Financial Corp?
- Ernst & Young LLP, Chicago, Illinois, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Wintrust Financial Corp are outstanding?
- 67.5 million shares as of October 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 4, 2026.
- What is Wintrust Financial Corp's public float?
- $8.2B as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed February 26, 2026.
- How many business segments does Wintrust Financial Corp report?
- 3 reportable segments for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 4, 2026.
- When is Wintrust Financial Corp's annual shareholder meeting?
- May 28, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 9, 2026.
- Have Wintrust Financial Corp insiders traded stock recently?
- Since July 25, 2025, officers and directors reported 15 open-market sales worth about $10.8M and 1 purchase worth about $166K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Richard B. Murphy (VICE CHAIR,CHIEF LENDING OFC) sold 7,136 shares on October 22, 2026.