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Popular vs Wintrust Financial: BPOP and WTFC compared
Popular is the larger company: $836M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 2026) against $758M for Wintrust Financial (Q3 2026). Popular is growing faster (+10% against +9% a year earlier). Wintrust Financial is more profitable, with an operating margin of 43.1% against 35.0%.
Where the money goes: BPOP and WTFC
Popular (BPOP) · Q1 2026
Popular, Q1 2026: revenue $836M (+10% year over year), operating margin 35.0%, net earnings $246M, operating cash flow $192M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Wintrust Financial (WTFC) · Q3 2026
Wintrust Financial, Q3 2026: revenue $758M (+9% year over year), operating margin 43.1%, net earnings $239M, operating cash flow $358M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Popular (BPOP) | Wintrust Financial (WTFC) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $836M | $758M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +10% | +9% |
| Operating margin | 35.0% | 43.1% |
| Net earnings | $246M | $239M |
| Net margin | 29.4% | 31.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $192M | $358M |
| Free cash flow | $155M | — |
| Market value | $10.1B | $10.7B |
| P/E | 10.5× | 12.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $194.00 | $174.75 |
Where the revenue comes from
Wintrust Financial
- Net interest income: $622M (82%)
- Noninterest income: $136M (18%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Popular or Wintrust Financial?
Popular is the larger company: $836M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 2026) against $758M for Wintrust Financial (Q3 2026).
Is Popular or Wintrust Financial growing faster?
Popular is growing faster (+10% against +9% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Popular or Wintrust Financial?
Wintrust Financial is more profitable, with an operating margin of 43.1% against 35.0%.
More: Popular earnings · how Popular makes money · Wintrust Financial earnings · how Wintrust Financial makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed May 8, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.