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Wintrust Financial Corp.: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 20 October 2025: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income and diluted EPS: Net income was $216.3 million, or $2.78 per diluted share, against $195.5 million and $2.78 in the second quarter. Excluding preferred items, non-GAAP diluted EPS was $3.06. Source
  • Net interest income rose $20.3 million: Net interest income was $567.0 million, up from $546.7 million, mainly on average earning asset growth of $2.4 billion, or 15% annualized. Source
  • Margin fell four basis points: Net interest margin was 3.48%, or 3.50% fully taxable-equivalent, down four basis points. Funding cost on interest-bearing deposits rose one basis point. Source
  • Loans grew $1.0 billion: Total loans rose $1.0 billion, or 8% annualized, with growth across all major loan portfolios. Loans reached $52.1 billion at quarter end. Source
  • Deposits grew $894.6 million: Deposits rose $894.6 million, or 6% annualized, to $56.7 billion. Management attributed the growth to diverse deposit product offerings. Source
  • Net charge-offs rose to 19 bps: Net charge-offs were $24.6 million, or 19 basis points of average total loans annualized, up from $13.3 million, or 11 basis points, in the second quarter. Commercial charge-offs were $21.6 million. Source
  • Non-performing loans declined: Non-performing loans fell to $162.6 million, or 0.31% of loans, from $188.8 million. Non-performing assets were $187.5 million, 0.27% of total assets, against $212.5 million. Source

“We continued to build on the momentum established in our record first half of the year with record net income, net interest income, strong balance sheet growth and prudent management of net interest margin.”

Timothy S. Crane, President and Chief Executive Officer

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Loan growth guidance of mid-to-high single digits carried over from the second-quarter release, now stated for the remainder of 2025.
  • Guidance kept: Net interest income guidance moved from higher in the third quarter to expansion in the fourth quarter; the margin wording is unchanged.

Earnings and results

  • Net income and diluted EPS: Net income was $216.3 million, or $2.78 per diluted share, against $195.5 million and $2.78 in the second quarter. Excluding preferred items, non-GAAP diluted EPS was $3.06. Source
  • Preferred stock items cut EPS: Redemption of Series D and E preferred stock cost $14.0 million, or $0.21 per diluted share. The extended first dividend on Series F added $4.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share. Source
  • Pre-tax pre-provision income rose: Pre-tax, pre-provision income (non-GAAP) was $317.8 million, compared with $289.3 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Nine-month net income rose: Net income for the first nine months was $600.8 million, or $8.25 per diluted share, against $509.7 million, or $7.67, a year earlier. Source

Net interest income and margin

  • Net interest income rose $20.3 million: Net interest income was $567.0 million, up from $546.7 million, mainly on average earning asset growth of $2.4 billion, or 15% annualized. Source
  • Margin fell four basis points: Net interest margin was 3.48%, or 3.50% fully taxable-equivalent, down four basis points. Funding cost on interest-bearing deposits rose one basis point. Source
  • Free funds contribution held steady: The net free funds contribution stayed at 0.78%, unchanged from the second quarter. Source

“We are proud of our third quarter performance and record results year to date.”

Timothy S. Crane, President and Chief Executive Officer

Loans and deposits

  • Loans grew $1.0 billion: Total loans rose $1.0 billion, or 8% annualized, with growth across all major loan portfolios. Loans reached $52.1 billion at quarter end. Source
  • Growth across major loan portfolios: Management described loan growth as diversified. Community banking increased commercial, commercial real estate and residential real estate portfolios. Source
  • Deposits grew $894.6 million: Deposits rose $894.6 million, or 6% annualized, to $56.7 billion. Management attributed the growth to diverse deposit product offerings. Source
  • Loans funded by deposits: Loan growth was funded by deposit growth, with the period-end loans-to-deposits ratio at 91.8%, compared with 91.4% at June 30. Source
  • Non-interest-bearing deposits steady: Non-interest-bearing deposits were $10.95 billion at September 30, against $10.88 billion at June 30. Source

Credit quality and reserves

  • Net charge-offs rose to 19 bps: Net charge-offs were $24.6 million, or 19 basis points of average total loans annualized, up from $13.3 million, or 11 basis points, in the second quarter. Commercial charge-offs were $21.6 million. Source
  • Provision slightly lower: Provision for credit losses was $21.8 million, against $22.2 million in the second quarter. Management cited stable credit quality and an improved macroeconomic forecast. Source
  • Allowance slightly lower: Allowance for credit losses was $454.6 million, down from $457.5 million. The allowance for loan losses fell to 0.74% of loans from 0.77%. Source
  • Economic uncertainty shaped reserves: Qualitative additions tied to credit spreads were made to the provision, with management noting that future economic performance remains uncertain. Source
  • Non-performing loans declined: Non-performing loans fell to $162.6 million, or 0.31% of loans, from $188.8 million. Non-performing assets were $187.5 million, 0.27% of total assets, against $212.5 million. Source

“Building on the strong loan growth achieved in the third quarter, we are well positioned to sustain momentum and deliver continued revenue expansion as we close out 2025.”

Timothy S. Crane, President and Chief Executive Officer

Non-interest income and expense

  • Non-interest income rose $6.7 million: Non-interest income was $130.8 million. Wealth management revenue rose about $0.4 million to $37.2 million, and mortgage banking revenue rose $1.3 million. Source
  • Mortgage revenue rose on production: Mortgage banking revenue was $24.5 million, up from $23.2 million. Production margin was 1.95%, against 2.07% in the second quarter. Source
  • Investment securities gains: Net gains on investment securities were $3.0 million, mainly unrealized gains on equity securities, against $0.65 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Non-interest expense edged lower: Non-interest expense was $380.0 million, down $1.5 million. Professional fees fell $1.8 million on lower consulting services. Source
  • Acquisition costs fell sharply: Macatawa acquisition-related costs were $0.47 million, against $2.9 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Income tax expense rose: Income tax expense was $79.8 million, compared with $71.6 million; the effective tax rate was 27.0%, against 26.8%. Source

Capital and book value

  • Series F preferred and redemption: Series F preferred of $425 million was issued in May against redemption of $412.5 million of Series D and E. Total shareholders’ equity fell to $7.05 billion from $7.23 billion. Source
  • Book value per share rose: Book value per common share was $98.87 and tangible book value per common share $85.39, against $95.43 and $81.86 at June 30. Source

Franchise, market share and wealth

  • Illinois deposit share gains: Management said the company moved into third place in total deposit market share in Illinois and gained share in Wisconsin and west Michigan. Source
  • Customer focus drives franchise value: Management described its focus on customer experience and customer relationships as central to long-term franchise value. Source
  • Disciplined credit standards kept: Management said loan growth is kept aligned with conservative credit standards, with disciplined evaluation of credit opportunities. Source
  • Premium finance originations $5.5 billion: Premium finance originations were $5.5 billion in the quarter. Average premium finance balances rose $945.4 million from the second quarter. Source
  • Wealth assets under administration: Wealth management subsidiaries had $55.1 billion of assets under administration, including $8.8 billion owned by the company and its banks. Source

Coming up, as management said on 20 October 2025

  • Pipelines point to fourth-quarter loans: Commercial and commercial real estate loan pipelines remained at quarter end, indicating momentum for loan growth in the fourth quarter. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.48% (3.50% fully taxable-equivalent)
Net interest income Source$567.0 million
Loans Source$52.1 billion total loans, up 8% annualized
Deposits Source$56.7 billion total deposits, up 6% annualized
Deposit costs Sourceinterest-bearing deposit rate 3.15%
Provision for credit losses Source$21.8 million
Net charge-offs Source$24.6 million, 0.19% annualized
Nonperforming assets Source$187.5 million, 0.27% of total assets
CET1 ratio Source10.2% (estimated)
Efficiency ratio Source54.47% non-GAAP; 54.69% GAAP

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Management noted that losses could exceed the allowance and affect future results. Source
  • External: Management said future economic performance remains uncertain, and qualitative additions tied to credit spreads were made to the provision. Source
  • Financial: Management said it may add derivatives to limit margin swings from interest rate moves. Source
  • Financial: Variable-rate loans of $17.5 billion are tied to one-month SOFR and $7.3 billion to twelve-month CMT, indices that do not track Prime. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said the third-quarter net interest margin was in line with its guidance. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it remains committed to sustaining high credit quality, citing low net charge-offs and non-performing loans. Source

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