WTFCN Dividend History & Yield
Wintrust Financial Corporation · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days) | Jan 14, 2027 | $0.492 | $49.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 158 days) | Apr 15, 2027 | $0.492 | $49.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jul 1, 2027 (in 249 days) | Jul 15, 2027 | $0.492 | $49.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 30, 2027 (in 340 days) | Oct 14, 2027 | $0.492 | $49.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from WTFCN's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.968 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 5 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much WTFCN do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 610 | $15,640 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,049 | $78,201 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 6,098 | $156,402 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.67%. $10,000 in WTFCN would currently pay about $767 a year ($64 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
WTFCN dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.492 | +0.0% |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.492 | +0.0% |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.492 | +0.0% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.492 | -37.1% |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $0.782 | — |
WTFCN dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Cut 37.1% | $0.782 | $0.492 | Paid |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Initiated | — | $0.782 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
WTFCN scores 30/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Yield above 7%
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Wintrust Financial Corporation
Wintrust Financial Corporation, a financial holding company, provides community-oriented, personal, and commercial banking services in the United States. It operates through three segments: Community Banking, Specialty Finance, and Wealth Management. The Community Banking segment offers non-interest-bearing deposits, non-brokered interest-bearing transaction accounts, and savings and domestic time deposits; home equity, consumer, and real estate loans; safe deposit facilities; and automatic teller machine, online and mobile banking, and other services.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Banks - Regional. First dividend on our records: Oct 1, 2025. 5 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
WTFCN dividend FAQ
When is WTFCN's next ex-dividend date?
WTFCN's next ex-dividend date is Dec 31, 2026 (in 67 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.492 per share, expected on Jan 14, 2027.
How often does WTFCN pay dividends?
WTFCN pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.492 per share with an ex-date of Oct 1, 2026.
What is WTFCN's dividend yield?
WTFCN's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 7.67%, based on $1.968 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $25.65. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.968 per share, is 7.67%.
How much does WTFCN pay per share?
WTFCN pays about $0.492 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.968 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $196.80 a year.
Has WTFCN grown or cut its dividend?
WTFCN did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of WTFCN do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.67%, you would need about 610 shares of WTFCN (roughly $15,640 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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