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NASDAQ : NWBI

Northwest Bancshares, Inc.

$15.74 USD

$0.05 (0.32%)

Volume: 1.51M
Average Volume: 1.15M
Market Capitalization: $2.3B
P/E Ratio: 14.95
Dividend Yield: 5.08%
Price Target: $16.50

Year High: $16.16
Year Low: $11.25
Day High: —
Day Low: —
Payout Ratio: $0.74
Current Ratio: $0.00

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast	$16.50
High Stock Price Forecast	$17.00
Low Stock Price Forecast	$16.00
Forecast Upside/Downside	-4.61%
Consensus Rating	Neutral
Rating Score(0-5)	3
Research Coverage	14 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)	$0.92
Trailing P/E Ratio	14.95
PEG Ratio	-2.39
P/E Growth	-2.39
Net Income	$126.01M
Net Margin	18.13%
Pretax Margin	23.83%
Return on Equity	8.07%
Return on Assets	0.89%

Financials Score

AltmanZ Score	0.25
Piotroski Score	3.00
Working Capital	305.97M
Total Assets	17.21B
Ebit	134.35M
Market Cap	2.3B
Total Liabilities	15.28B

Company Executives

Name	Title
C. Forrest Tefft	Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance
Douglas Schosser	Chief Financial Officer
Jacques Marc DesMarteau	EVP & Chief Commercial Banking Officer
Leslie D. Kurtz	Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer
Michael W. Cappetta	Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Louis J. Torchio	President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Joseph D. Canfield Jr.	Chief Accounting Officer
Gregory J. Betchkal	Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer
Urich T. Bowers	Chief Consumer Banking & Strategy Officer
Steven Chad Ballard	Chief Information Officer

About Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWBI) Stock

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. serves as the parent company for Northwest Bank, a state-chartered savings institution offering a full spectrum of banking solutions for both personal and business customers. Its deposit products encompass checking, savings, money market, time deposit certificates, and individual retirement accounts. The bank also provides a broad array of loan options, including mortgages for one-to-four-family homes, financing secured by multi-family and commercial real estate, commercial business credit, and various consumer loans such as auto loans, sales finance agreements, unsecured personal loans, credit cards, and loans collateralized by deposit accounts. Beyond traditional banking, the company furnishes investment management and trust services. Founded in 1896, Northwest ... Bancshares, Inc. is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 170 community banking locations throughout Pennsylvania, Western New York, Eastern Ohio, and Indiana.

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

2026-07-28 15:13:17

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Northwest Bancshares' Strong Showing Justifies An Upgrade

2026-07-28 12:29:49

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. delivered strong Q2 2026 results, with both revenue and EPS exceeding analyst expectations. NWBI's net interest income and margin improved, while asset quality and deposit growth remained robust; non-performing loans and assets continue to trend lower. Valuation has become more attractive, with NWBI's forward P/E of 10.8 and returns on assets and equity exceeding key benchmarks.

Compared to Estimates, Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

2026-07-27 19:01:07

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

2026-07-27 18:16:08

Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.37 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.33 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.3 per share a year ago.

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Record Second Quarter 2026 GAAP net income of $54 million, or $0.36 per diluted share

2026-07-27 16:05:00

Adjusted diluted EPS (non-GAAP) of $0.37 per share Net interest margin continues to expand to 3.75% 5.3% annualized loan growth from prior quarter Credit quality remained strong with annualized net charge-offs of 0.15% and nonperforming assets of 0.69% COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Bancshares, Inc., (the "Company"), (Nasdaq: NWBI) announced record net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 of $54 million, or $0.36 per diluted share. This represents an increase of $20 million compared to the same quarter last year, when net income was $34 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, and an increase of $3 million compared to the prior quarter, when net income was $51 million, or $0.34 per share.

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Details

2026-07-07 16:05:00

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWBI) will host a conference call to review second quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, July 28 at 9:00 a.m. (EST). The financial results and supporting financial data are scheduled to be released after market close on Monday, July 27.

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2026-05-06 08:35:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) stock price?: Northwest Bancshares, Inc.(NASDAQ:NWBI) stock price is $15.74 in the last trading session. During the trading session, NWBI stock reached the peak price of $16.16 while $11.25 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in NWBI stock occurred in the recent session was 0.32% while the dollar amount for the price change in NWBI stock was $0.05.
NWBI's industry and sector of operation?: The NASDAQ listed NWBI is part of Banks - Regional industry that operates in the broader Financial Services sector.
Who are the executives of NWBI?: C. Forrest Tefft | Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance
Douglas Schosser | Chief Financial Officer
Jacques Marc DesMarteau | EVP & Chief Commercial Banking Officer
Leslie D. Kurtz | Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer
Michael W. Cappetta | Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
How many employees does NWBI have?: Number of NWBI employees currently stands at 1996. NWBI operates from 3 Easton Oval, Columbus, OH 43219, US.

Link for NWBI official website?: Official Website of NWBI is: https://www.northwest.bank
How do I contact NWBI?: NWBI could be contacted at phone #814 726 2140 and can also be accessed through its website. NWBI operates from 3 Easton Oval, Columbus, OH 43219, US.
How many shares of NWBI are traded daily?: The average number of NWBI shares traded daily for last 3 months was 1.15M.
What is the market cap of NWBI currently?: The market value of NWBI currently stands at $2.3B with its latest stock price at $15.74

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