Wintrust Financial Raises Dividend Amid Insider Sale and Analyst Confidence

Wintrust Financial approved a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.55 per share, indicating management's confidence in the business model and its relationship-focused regional banking approach. The higher dividend and constructive analyst commentary highlight the bank's steady net interest income, disciplined credit costs, and reliable, growing dividend. However, investors should also consider rising credit costs and recent insider selling, with shares potentially undervalued by 39%.