Wintrust Financial Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company's net interest income was $254,088,000 against $219,099,000 a year ago. Total interest income was $320,596,000 against $251,840,000 a year ago. Income before taxes was $107,662,000 against $95,785,000 a year ago. Net income was $79,657,000 against $68,781,000 a year ago. Net income per diluted share was $1.35 against $1.17 a year ago. Net income per basic share was $1.38 against $1.19 a year ago. Total interest income was $320,596,000 against $251,840,000 a year ago.

For the year, the company's net interest income was $964,903,000 against $832,076,000 a year ago. Total interest income was $1,170,810,000 against $946,468,000 a year ago. Net income was $343,166,000 against $257,682,000 a year ago. Income before taxes was $460,133,000 against $389,997,000 a year ago. Net income per diluted share was $5.86 against $4.40 a year ago. Net income per basic share was $5.95 against $4.53 a year ago. Total interest income was $1,170,810,000 against $946,468,000 a year ago.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2018, the company reported net charge-offs of $7,158,000 against $3,691,000 a year ago.