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Wintrust Financial Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 20 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net income set another record: Second-quarter net income was $233.7 million, or $3.30 per diluted share, up from $227.4 million, or $3.22, in the first quarter. Source
  • First-half net income up 20%: Six-month net income was $461.1 million, or $6.52 per diluted share, against $384.6 million, or $5.47, a year earlier. Source
  • Loans grew 12% annualized: Total loans rose $1.6 billion to $55.65 billion, with growth spread across all major loan categories and seasonally higher growth in premium finance property and casualty receivables. Source
  • Net interest income rose on asset growth: Net interest income was $597.4 million, against $579.0 million in the first quarter, driven by average earning asset growth of $2.1 billion. Source
  • Margin narrowed four basis points: Net interest margin was 3.50%, or 3.52% fully taxable-equivalent, down four basis points. Earning asset yield fell four basis points, mainly on a seven basis point drop in loan yields. Source
  • Provision eased to $23.1 million: Provision for credit losses was $23.1 million, against $29.6 million in the first quarter. Management said it reflects stable credit quality and a mostly stable macroeconomic forecast. Source
  • Net charge-offs fell to 10 basis points: Net charge-offs were $13.4 million, or 10 basis points of average loans annualized, down from $18.4 million, or 14 basis points, in the first quarter. Source
  • Non-interest expense rose $14.9 million: Non-interest expense was $397.5 million, against $382.6 million. As a percent of average assets it held at 2.21%. Source

“We are pleased to deliver record results for the first six months of the year.”

Timothy S. Crane, President and Chief Executive Officer

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Management said growth in net interest income and prudent expense management position the company to deliver positive operating leverage for 2026. The prior release did not include this statement. Source
  • New guidance: Management said it believes consistent balance sheet growth and a stable margin would produce net interest income expansion in future quarters. The prior release did not include this expectation. Source

Record quarterly and first-half earnings

  • Net income set another record: Second-quarter net income was $233.7 million, or $3.30 per diluted share, up from $227.4 million, or $3.22, in the first quarter. Source
  • First-half net income up 20%: Six-month net income was $461.1 million, or $6.52 per diluted share, against $384.6 million, or $5.47, a year earlier. Source
  • Pre-tax pre-provision income at record: Pre-tax, pre-provision income (non-GAAP) was $341.1 million in the second quarter, against $330.5 million in the first quarter; the first half totaled $671.6 million. Source

Balance sheet and loan growth

  • Loans grew 12% annualized: Total loans rose $1.6 billion to $55.65 billion, with growth spread across all major loan categories and seasonally higher growth in premium finance property and casualty receivables. Source
  • Deposits grew 15% annualized: Deposits rose $2.2 billion to $61.14 billion. Non-interest-bearing balances were 19% of deposits, and the loans-to-deposits ratio ended the quarter at 91.0%. Source
  • Total assets up $2.5 billion: Total assets reached $74.67 billion at June 30, 2026, up $2.5 billion from March 31, 2026, with total liabilities up $2.4 billion. Source

“We continue to leverage our customer relationships and unique market positioning to grow the balance sheet and create long term franchise value.”

Timothy S. Crane, President and Chief Executive Officer

Net interest income and margin

  • Net interest income rose on asset growth: Net interest income was $597.4 million, against $579.0 million in the first quarter, driven by average earning asset growth of $2.1 billion. Source
  • Margin narrowed four basis points: Net interest margin was 3.50%, or 3.52% fully taxable-equivalent, down four basis points. Earning asset yield fell four basis points, mainly on a seven basis point drop in loan yields. Source
  • Deposit funding cost held flat: Funding cost on interest-bearing deposits was unchanged from the first quarter, and the net free funds contribution was flat. Source

Credit quality and provision

  • Provision eased to $23.1 million: Provision for credit losses was $23.1 million, against $29.6 million in the first quarter. Management said it reflects stable credit quality and a mostly stable macroeconomic forecast. Source
  • Net charge-offs fell to 10 basis points: Net charge-offs were $13.4 million, or 10 basis points of average loans annualized, down from $18.4 million, or 14 basis points, in the first quarter. Source
  • Allowance rose to $481.2 million: Allowance for credit losses was $481.2 million at June 30, 2026, up from $471.6 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Non-performing balances stable quarter-on-quarter: Non-performing assets were $195.2 million, or 0.26% of total assets, against $200.2 million. Non-performing loans were $179.3 million, or 0.32% of total loans, against $182.7 million. Source

Non-interest income by line

  • Non-interest income up $7.1 million: Non-interest income was $141.3 million, against $134.1 million in the first quarter. Investment securities produced $1.8 million of net gains, after a $31,000 net loss in the first quarter. Source
  • Mortgage banking revenue rose $4.0 million: Mortgage banking revenue was $27.4 million, against $23.4 million. Management attributed the increase primarily to higher operational revenue. Source
  • Wealth management revenue dipped: Wealth management revenue of $39.9 million fell about $2.2 million, mainly because first-quarter performance-based revenues on certain relationships did not recur. Assets under administration were $49.7 billion. Source

Non-interest expense drivers

  • Non-interest expense rose $14.9 million: Non-interest expense was $397.5 million, against $382.6 million. As a percent of average assets it held at 2.21%. Source
  • Salaries rose with mortgage volume: Salaries and employee benefits rose $5.6 million, mainly on higher commissions tied to mortgage originations and a full quarter of annual merit increases. Source
  • Marketing spend rose on sponsorships: Advertising and marketing was $20.4 million, up $7.2 million, driven by summer sports and community sponsorship events. Management noted these costs are generally elevated in the second and third quarters. Source
  • FDIC expense reduced by reversal: FDIC insurance was $6.6 million, down $4.4 million, reflecting a $5.2 million reversal of a special assessment accrued in the first quarter of 2024 after the FDIC's final loss determination. Source

Capital, book value and tax

  • CET1 ratio 10.4%, estimated: Common equity tier 1 ratio was 10.4%, unchanged from the first quarter. Total capital ratio was 12.4%, down from 12.6%. Management noted current quarter-end capital ratios are estimated. Source
  • Tangible book value per share rose: Tangible book value per common share was $92.13, up from $89.90. Book value per common share was $105.26, up from $103.10. Source
  • Quarterly dividend held at $0.55: Cash dividends declared were $0.55 per common share, unchanged from the first quarter and up from $0.50 a year earlier. Source
  • Effective tax rate rose to 26.5%: The effective tax rate was 26.5%, against 24.4% in the first quarter. Net excess tax benefits from share-based compensation were $140,000, against $6.6 million. Source

Originations and leasing volumes

  • Total originations rose to $1.15 billion: Total mortgage originations were $1.15 billion, against $965.5 million in the first quarter. Originations for sale were $835.0 million. Source
  • Premium finance originations reached $5.8 billion: Originations within premium finance portfolios were about $5.8 billion, against $5.1 billion in the first quarter. Average balances rose $361.6 million. Source
  • Leasing balances increased: Capital leases were $3.1 billion, loans $1.2 billion and operating lease equipment $363.7 million at June 30, 2026, against $3.0 billion, $1.2 billion and $362.8 million at March 31. Source

Coming up, as management said on 20 July 2026

  • Commercial pipelines point to Q3 loan growth: Commercial and commercial real estate loan pipelines at June 30 indicated expected continued loan growth in the third quarter of 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Net interest margin Source3.50% (3.52% fully taxable-equivalent)
Net interest income Source$597.4 million
Loans Source$55.65 billion
Deposits Source$61.14 billion
Deposit costs Source2.74% on interest-bearing deposits
Provision for credit losses Source$23.1 million
Net charge-offs Source$13.4 million (10 basis points annualized)
Nonperforming assets Source$195.2 million (0.26% of total assets)
CET1 ratio Source10.4% (estimated)
Efficiency ratio Source53.96%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Management said future losses could significantly exceed the amounts provided for in the allowance, which would affect future results. Source
  • External: Management said allowance results capture uncertainty tied to credit spreads, equity valuations, business and consumer sentiment, and the job market, because future economic performance remains uncertain. Source
  • Financial: Net interest income is exposed to rate moves on variable-rate loans; management has used derivatives to hedge those exposures and may add more. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said the net interest margin remained within its expected range in the second quarter. Source
  • Not stated: The prior release expected sustained balance sheet growth. This release reports loans up 12% and deposits up 15% annualized, with no status stated against that expectation.

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Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.