Wintrust reports seventh consecutive quarter of record net income

Wintrust Financial Corporation announced its third-quarter 2026 earnings, marking its seventh straight quarter of record net income. The regional lender reported significant core deposit growth, particularly in Illinois, where deposits increased by 9% year over year.

Management noted that the bank is utilizing derivative contracts to hedge interest rates, maintaining a steady net interest margin of approximately 3.5%. Additionally, the company reported high credit quality, with nonperforming loans held at approximately 0.3% of total loans due to proactive management of troubled accounts.