Oct. 16 at 5:57 PM
$WTFC "Heads up alert! Upcoming earnings on Monday, 10/20/2025 for
$WTFC
Bearish (3.2)
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Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) Analysis
Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) has recently experienced mixed stock performance, with a slight 2.5% gain over the past trading day, bringing the stock price to
$131.7.
Over the past year, the total shareholder return has been a notable 18.7%, indicating an improving trend.
However, the upcoming earnings report raises concerns as Wintrust doesn't possess the right combination of key ingredients for an earnings beat.
This sentiment is reflected in the broader financial metrics; the company's P/E ratio suggests it might be overvalued compared to the industry average, potentially impacting future growth expectations.
Despite the positive long-term investment returns of 281% over five years, current investor sentiment appears cautious.
When comparing Wintrust to its industry peers, such as Old National Bancorp, the latter also doesn't show signs of an impending earnings beat, indicating potential challenges across the sector.
Furthermore, Wintrust's recent board appointments suggest a strategic focus on expanding its technology and investment management capabilities, aligning with industry trends.
Earnings Report Expectations
Wintrust Financial is set to release its third quarter and year-to-date 2025 earnings results on October 20, 2025.
Analysts are keenly watching whether the company will meet its revenue forecasts and EPS estimates, which are crucial given the current economic climate.
Historically, Wintrust has shown resilience, but the lack of key indicators for an earnings beat this quarter may temper expectations.
The upcoming earnings report will be pivotal in determining the stock's short-term trajectory, especially since it will offer insights into how the company is navigating current economic challenges.
Sector Performance
The financial sector, particularly regional banks, has faced challenges over the past six months, with a 7.5% return trailing the S&P 500 by 10.9 percentage points.
Concerns about economic slowdowns and potential credit deterioration have weighed heavily on investor sentiment.
Despite these challenges, some banks have managed to outperform, with Huntington, for example, seeing a 23.2% increase in share value over the past year due to rising net interest income and strategic acquisitions.
However, the overall sector's performance remains cautious, reflecting broader economic uncertainties.
- Funds were net sellers of
$WTFC during the previous reporting quarter.
- Funds with large holdings in
$WTFC include:
- GW&K Investment Management LLC, MV:
$64MM. Fund Rank: 76%
- Westfield Capital Management Company LP, MV:
$55MM. Fund Rank: 84%
www.westfieldcapital.com
- Granite Investment Partners LLC, MV:
$34MM. Fund Rank: 59%
www.granitepartners-llc.com
- Alyeska Investments, MV:
$17MM. Fund Rank: 79%
- Adage Capital P, MV:
$15MM. New position. Fund Rank: 89%
www.adagecapital.com
- Last 10 days performance: -2%
- Last 30 days performance: -4%
- Last 90 days performance: -4%
Some of the latest news articles:
- Title: 3 Small-Cap Stocks We Keep Off Our Radar
Publication Date: 10/16/2025 4:32:44 AM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/3-small-cap-stocks-keep-043244233.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: A Fresh Look at Wintrust Financial (WTFC) Valuation After Recent Share Price Move
Publication Date: 10/15/2025 3:11:25 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fresh-look-wintrust-financial-wtfc-151125740.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Old National Bancorp (ONB) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Publication Date: 10/15/2025 2:00:03 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/old-national-bancorp-onb-earnings-140003709.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Stay Ahead of the Game With Wintrust (WTFC) Q3 Earnings: Wall Street's Insights on Key Metrics
Publication Date: 10/15/2025 1:15:03 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stay-ahead-game-wintrust-wtfc-131503101.html?.tsrc=rss
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