Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Wintrust Financial shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Wintrust Financial stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 6.2 million shares (9.28% of the company), worth about $934.00 million as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 43.2%.
In Q2 2026, 610 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $10.50 billion.
Insiders reported 100 transactions in the last two years: 19 sales worth $11.14 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from May 5, 2026 (Murphy Richard B, Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 5, 2026.
Wintrust Financial Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Wintrust Financial shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 6.2 million | 9.28% | $934.0M |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 5.1 million | 7.65% | $770.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 3.6 million | 5.37% | $541.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 3.1 million | 4.59% | $462.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 2.7 million | 3.97% | $400.0M |
| DFA Australia Ltd. | 2.5 million | 3.80% | $382.0M |
| First Trust Advisors LP | 1.7 million | 2.61% | $263.0M |
| EARNEST Partners LLC | 1.4 million | 2.05% | $207.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 1.3 million | 2.00% | $201.0M |
| Principal Global Investors LLC | 1.2 million | 1.86% | $187.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Wintrust Financial institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 610 | – | $10.5B |
| Q1 2026 | 566 | 64.5 million | $9.0B |
| Q4 2025 | 536 | 65.0 million | $9.1B |
| Q3 2025 | 487 | 64.8 million | $8.6B |
| Q2 2025 | 482 | 65.0 million | $8.1B |
| Q1 2025 | 466 | 64.6 million | $7.3B |
| Q4 2024 | 456 | 63.2 million | $7.9B |
| Q3 2024 | 429 | 62.2 million | $6.8B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Wintrust Financial insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Richard B | May 5, 2026 | Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Mckinney Suzet M | May 4, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 148.96 per share. | $74,480 |
| Dykstra David A | Apr 27, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Sale at price 148.82 per share. | $1.4M |
| Stoehr David L | Apr 23, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 150.45 per share. | $454,359 |
| Hackett H Patrick Jr | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 139.82 per share. | $1,678 |
| Crist Peter D | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 139.82 per share. | $98,293 |
| Glabe Marla F | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 139.82 per share. | $57,606 |
| Connelly Elizabeth H | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 139.82 per share. | $65,715 |
| Lefevre Deborah L. Hall | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 139.82 per share. | $69,910 |
| Teglia Karin Gustafson | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 139.82 per share. | $66,974 |
| Washington Alex E Iii | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 139.82 per share. | $73,266 |
| Mckinney Suzet M | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 139.82 per share. | $56,487 |
Newest 12 of 100 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Wintrust Financial stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 9.28% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC (7.65%) and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC (5.37%).
How many institutions own Wintrust Financial stock?
610 institutional holdings reports listed Wintrust Financial shares in Q2 2026 worth $10.50 billion.
Are Wintrust Financial insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 19 sales and no purchases (100 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 5, 2026.
