Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) Stock Forecast
WTFC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.00 / 5 from 16 analysts
- Price target
- $176.12 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +22.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 19, 2026 EPS estimate $3.29
- 52-week range
- $123.45 – $166.90
WTFC analyst ratings
16 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
WTFC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
WTFC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.31 | $3.20 | $3.42 | $3.06 | +8.0% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $13.14 | $12.95 | $13.39 | $11.68 | +12.5% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.91 | $13.44 | $14.40 | $13.14 | +5.8% | 15 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
WTFC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $754.4M | $749.1M | $760.9M | +8.1% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.97B | $2.96B | $2.98B | +9.1% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.17B | $3.15B | $3.21B | +6.6% | 13 |
WTFC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
WTFC revenue: reported and forecast
WTFC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.31 | $3.29 | $3.28 | $3.28 | $3.31 | −0.0% | 8 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $13.06 | $13.11 | $13.10 | $13.10 | $13.14 | +0.7% | 6 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.86 | $13.81 | $13.82 | $13.83 | $13.91 | +0.4% | 5 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
WTFC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; WTFC beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from WTFC
16 analysts cover Wintrust Financial; their consensus rating is buy (4.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $176.12, 22.2% above the latest close of $144.08. Analysts expect earnings of $13.14 per share for 2026, +12.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $13.91 per share on revenue of $3.2 billion. Wintrust Financial beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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WTFC forecast FAQ
What is Wintrust Financial's price target?
The average analyst price target for Wintrust Financial is $176.12, 22.2% above the latest close of $144.08.
Is Wintrust Financial a buy, hold or sell?
Of 16 analysts covering Wintrust Financial, 6 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 6 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Wintrust Financial's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $13.14 per share for 2026 (range $12.95 to $13.39); for 2027 the estimate is $13.91.
What is Wintrust Financial's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.0 billion, growth of 9.1%; for 2027 it is $3.2 billion.
When does Wintrust Financial report earnings?
Wintrust Financial is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 19, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $3.29.
Does Wintrust Financial usually beat earnings estimates?
Wintrust Financial reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.