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An update from Finward Bancorp ( (FNWD) ) is now available.
On December 3, 2025, Finward Bancorp‘s Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.12 per share on its common stock, payable on December 30, 2025, to shareholders recorded by December 17, 2025. This announcement comes amid regulatory challenges, as the Bank must comply with a memorandum of understanding with the FDIC and Indiana DFI, which includes restrictions on paying cash dividends without prior approval. The declaration reflects the company’s financial strategies and regulatory navigation, impacting its operations and stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (FNWD) stock is a Buy with a $39.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Finward Bancorp stock, see the FNWD Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on FNWD Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, FNWD is a Outperform.
Finward Bancorp’s overall stock score is driven by strong technical indicators and a stable financial position. The company benefits from positive market momentum, with the stock trading above key moving averages. However, the valuation is moderate, and challenges in revenue growth and profitability margins are areas of concern.
To see Spark’s full report on FNWD stock, click here.
More about Finward Bancorp
Finward Bancorp is a locally managed and independent financial holding company headquartered in Munster, Indiana. It primarily holds the stock of Peoples Bank, which offers a wide range of personal, business, electronic, and wealth management financial services across 26 locations in Lake and Porter Counties in Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area. Finward Bancorp’s common stock is quoted on NASDAQ under the symbol FNWD.
Average Trading Volume: 27,370
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $164.6M
Learn more about FNWD stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

