NTRS to Exit Guardianship Business With WTFC Deal in Strategic Pivot

Northern Trust agrees to sell its guardianship services unit to Wintrust, streamlining operations and sharpening focus on core wealth and asset management businesses.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 7, 2026

Wintrust to purchase Northern Trust guardianship services business

CHICAGO, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: NTRS) and Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WTFC) today announced that Wintrust Private Trust Company, N.A., has entered into an agreement to purchase the guardianship services business of Northern Trust. The transaction is expected to close later this year. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

GlobeNewsWire • Jul 6, 2026

Wintrust Financial Corporation Announces Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2026 Earnings Release Schedule

ROSEMONT, Ill., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation ("Wintrust") (Nasdaq: WTFC) today announced it will release second quarter and year-to-date 2026 earnings results after the market closes on Monday, July 20, 2026, and host a conference call on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CDT.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 30, 2026

Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?

Wintrust (WTFC) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 26, 2026

Wintrust Financial Is Getting Closer To A Downgrade

Wintrust Financial Corporation remains rated a soft "Buy" as robust growth and asset quality offset valuation concerns. WTFC's net interest income and non-interest income both rose year-over-year, driving net profits from $182 million to $219 million. Balance sheet expansion continues, with deposits up to $58.91 billion and high-cost brokered deposits declining as a percentage of total.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 15, 2026

Wintrust (WTFC) Moves to Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade

Wintrust (WTFC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • May 25, 2026

Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Apr 21, 2026

Wintrust Financial Corporation Reports Record Quarterly Net Income

ROSEMONT, Ill., April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wintrust Financial Corporation (“Wintrust”, “the Company”, “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: WTFC) announced record net income of $227.4 million, or $3.22 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2026 compared to net income of $223.0 million, or $3.15 per diluted common share for the fourth quarter of 2025. Pre-tax, pre-provision income (non-GAAP) for the first quarter of 2026 totaled a record $330.5 million, as compared to $329.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2025.

GlobeNewsWire • Apr 20, 2026

Wintrust Financial Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WTFC) will release earnings for its first quarter after the closing bell on Monday, April 20.

Benzinga • Apr 20, 2026

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.22 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.96 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.69 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 20, 2026