Wintrust Financial hikes dividend by 10%

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) approved a dividend increase on February 22, 2026, lifting its payout by 10%.

The increase extends Wintrust Financial’s dividend growth streak to 14 consecutive years. In 2025, the company was classified as a Dividend Hero. Over the past five years, the dividend has grown at a compound annual rate of 12.2%. Based on a share price of $152.20, the dividend translates into a yield of approximately 1.4%. The ex-dividend date is February 5, 2026.

Wintrust Financial Corporation operates as a financial holding company offering community banking, specialty finance, and wealth management services through a network of locally branded banks primarily across the Midwest. More information is available on the website of Wintrust Financial.

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