- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
Evaluation of Wintrust Financial Corporation stock downgraded after the last trading session
(Updated on Jul 02, 2026)
The Wintrust Financial Corporation stock price fell by -0.98% on the last day (Thursday, 2nd Jul 2026) from $162.79 to $161.19. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.69% from a day low at $159.71 to a day high of $164.00. The price has risen in 7 of the last 10 days and is up by 4.7% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 45 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 501 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $80.69 million.
The stock lies in the upper part of a weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good selling opportunity for the short-term trader as reaction back towards the lower part of the trend can be expected. A break-up at the top trend line at $163.03 will firstly indicate a stronger rate of rising. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 9.86% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $167.27 and $179.10 at the end of this 3-month period.
WTFC Signals & Forecast
There are mixed signals in the stock today. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Wednesday, July 01, 2026, and so far it has fallen -0.98%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely. The Wintrust Financial Corporation stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $161.15 and $153.53. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Wintrust Financial Corporation stock
Wintrust Financial Corporation finds support from accumulated volume at $154.11 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock is usually traded at a good volume, and with minor daily changes, the risk is considered to be low. During the last day, the stock moved $4.29 (2.69%) between high and low. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.79%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $156.14 (-3.13%) (This stock has low daily movements and this gives low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 1 day ago.)
Trading Expectations (WTFC) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 6th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 6th we expect Wintrust Financial Corporation to open at $161.63, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $159.57 and $162.81, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$3.23 (+/-2.03%) up or down from last closing price. If Wintrust Financial Corporation takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.03% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $161.31 (0.07%) than the support at $154.11 (4.39%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Wintrust Financial Corporation stock A Buy?
Several short-term signals, along with a general good trend, are positive and we conclude that the current level may hold a buying opportunity as there is a fair chance for Wintrust Financial Corporation stock to perform well in the short-term. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Strong Buy to a Buy candidate.
Current score:
2.915
Buy Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 6, 2026 - $161.63 ( 0.274%).
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WTFC Performance
Trading levels for WTFC
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 165.93 | 2.94% |
| R2 | 164.29 | 1.92% |
| R1 | 163.27 | 1.29% |
| Price | 161.19 | |
| S1 | 159.99 | -0.744% |
| S2 | 158.98 | -1.37% |
| S3 | 157.34 | -2.39% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 162.79 | 0.99% |
| R2 | 161.88 | 0.428% |
| R1 | 161.31 | 0.0744% |
| Price | 161.19 | |
| S1 | 154.11 | -4.39% |
| S2 | 150.55 | -6.60% |
| S3 | 148.17 | -8.08% |
WTFC Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 07, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | May 28, 2026 | $0.550 | 0.370% |
| 2 | Jan 22, 2026 | Feb 05, 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 | $0.550 | 0.376% |
| 3 | Oct 23, 2025 | Nov 06, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | $0.500 | 0.381% |
| 4 | Jul 24, 2025 | Aug 07, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 | $0.500 | 0.379% |
| 5 | Apr 04, 2025 | May 08, 2025 | May 22, 2025 | $0.500 | 0.410% |
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