Rating Change
Deutsche Bank analysts initiated coverage on Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:WTFC) with a rating of Buy on October 13, 2026.
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Deutsche Bank Initiates Coverage on Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) with Buy
Deutsche Bank analysts initiated coverage on Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:WTFC) with a rating of Buy on October 13, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:WTFC) · new coverage
- Firm
- Deutsche Bank
- Rating
- Buy
- Price at event
- $142.79
- Market capitalization
- $9.5B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Deutsche Bank initiated Buy coverage on Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) on October 13, 2026, while the stock trades at $142.79 with a $9.5B market capitalization.
Market Context
Wintrust Financial Corporation operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $142.79 with a market capitalization of $9.5B. The stock has gained 13.8% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Wintrust Financial Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 8 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 05, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 05, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 05, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | N/A |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | N/A |
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What does the Buy rating mean for WTFC?
A rating of Buy from Deutsche Bank reflects the analyst's outlook on Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:WTFC). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
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