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WTFC

Wintrust Financial Corporation

WTFC

Financial Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.38%

Annual Dividend

$2.10

Payout Ratio

17%

5-Yr Growth

12.3%

Ex-Date

May 14, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

WTFC Dividend Safety Score

89/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak16 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2010
Earnings payout coverage17% of earnings paid out
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is WTFC a good dividend stock?

Yes

Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.38% ($2.10/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 15 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Comfortable payout ratio (17%)
  • Strong 12.3% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 102% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2010

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.38%
Payout Ratio
17%
Annual Dividend
$2.10
5-Yr Avg Growth
12.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
May 14, 2026
Years of Growth
15
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.85
Market Cap
$10.3B
P/E Ratio
12.8
5-Yr Total Return
102%
52-Week Range
$116.57 – $162.96
Dividend Safety
A · 89/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2010)
WTFC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date May 14, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $2.10 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$52.50
Annual$210.00
Monthly avg$17.50