Stieven Capital Advisors Trims Stake in Wintrust Financial

The investment firm reduced its holdings in the bank by 20.2% in Q3 2025.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:06am

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Stieven Capital Advisors L.P. trimmed its holdings in Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:WTFC) by 20.2% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 134,383 shares of the bank's stock, valued at approximately $17.8 million, making it Wintrust Financial's 11th largest institutional shareholder.

Why it matters

Wintrust Financial is a prominent regional bank serving the Chicago metropolitan area and parts of Wisconsin. Changes in ownership stakes by major institutional investors can signal shifts in market sentiment and provide insights into the bank's performance and outlook.

The details

Stieven Capital Advisors sold 33,977 shares of Wintrust Financial during the third quarter, reducing its total position to 134,383 shares. The firm now owns approximately 0.20% of Wintrust Financial's outstanding shares. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also adjusted their stakes in the bank in recent quarters.

  • Stieven Capital Advisors trimmed its Wintrust Financial holdings in Q3 2025.

The players

Stieven Capital Advisors L.P.

An investment management firm that focuses on the financial services sector.

Wintrust Financial Corporation

A regional bank holding company headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois that operates a network of community banks in the Chicago metropolitan area and parts of Wisconsin.

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The takeaway

The reduction in Stieven Capital's Wintrust Financial stake suggests the investment firm may have a more cautious outlook on the bank's near-term prospects, though Wintrust remains a significant holding in the firm's portfolio.