Rating Change
Piper Sandler reiterated its Overweight rating on Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:WTFC) on October 05, 2026.
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Piper Sandler Reiterates Overweight Rating on Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC)
Piper Sandler reiterated its Overweight rating on Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:WTFC) on October 05, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:WTFC) · reiterate
- Firm
- Piper Sandler
- Rating
- Overweight to Overweight
- Price at event
- $145.20
- Market capitalization
- $9.5B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Piper Sandler reiterated an Overweight rating on Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) on October 5, 2026.
Market Context
Wintrust Financial Corporation operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $145.20 with a market capitalization of $9.5B.
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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 05, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 05, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 05, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | N/A |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Jul 22, 2026 | DA Davidson | Buy | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Overweight rating mean for WTFC?
A rating of Overweight from Piper Sandler reflects the analyst's outlook on Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:WTFC). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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