Northwest Bancshares (NWBI)
NASDAQ:NWBI
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NWBI Stock Chart & Stats
$13.45
-$0.07(-0.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$13.45
-$0.07(-0.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$11.25 - $14.26
Previous CloseN/A
Volume78.97K
Average Volume (3M)1.05M
Market Cap
$2.00B
Enterprise Value$2.34B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.68B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$595.84M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.2
Beta0.65
Next Earnings
Jul 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.48%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.94
Shares Outstanding146,314,650
10 Day Avg. Volume933,910
30 Day Avg. Volume1,052,637
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.79
Price to Book (P/B)0.93
Price to Sales (P/S)2.01
P/FCF Ratio12.42
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.17
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.59
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.77
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.30
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.33Price Target Upside6.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)$718.92M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Dividend IncomeA 6.5% dividend yield provides a standout income return versus peers and can attract income-focused investors seeking reliable cash flow.
Strategic Management TransitionA new management team with experience running larger banks is guiding the shift from a thrift-like balance sheet toward commercial banking, supporting potential revenue diversification.
Valuation And Price Target UpsideLow valuation relative to peers and a $15 price target imply meaningful upside if the commercial growth strategy gains traction, offering potential capital appreciation.
Bears Say
Credit Risk From Business ShiftTransitioning into commercial lending increases credit risk as underwriting standards and borrower mix change, which could pressure loan performance if not well managed.
Dividend Sustainability RiskA high payout ratio supporting the 6.5% yield may constrain capital available for reserves or growth, raising the risk of dividend reductions if earnings weaken.
Limited Liquidity And Market SizeLimited liquidity, with a market capitalization near $2 billion and modest daily trading volume, can amplify price volatility and make large trades more difficult.
Northwest Bancshares News
NWBI FAQ
What was Northwest Bancshares’s price range in the past 12 months?
Northwest Bancshares lowest stock price was $11.25 and its highest was $14.26 in the past 12 months.
What is Northwest Bancshares’s market cap?
Northwest Bancshares’s market cap is $2.00B.
When is Northwest Bancshares’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northwest Bancshares’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 27, 2026 which is in 67 days.
How were Northwest Bancshares’s earnings last quarter?
Northwest Bancshares released its earnings results on Apr 27, 2026. The company reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.3 by $0.05.
Is Northwest Bancshares overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Northwest Bancshares’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Northwest Bancshares pay dividends?
Northwest Bancshares pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.48%. See more information on Northwest Bancshares dividends here
What is Northwest Bancshares’s EPS estimate?
Northwest Bancshares’s EPS estimate is 0.34.
How many shares outstanding does Northwest Bancshares have?
Northwest Bancshares has 146,314,650 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northwest Bancshares’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northwest Bancshares reported an EPS of $0.35 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.3. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.963%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Northwest Bancshares?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NWBI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Northwest Bancshares Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$14.33 (6.57% Upside)
$14.33 (6.57% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NWBI Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 152.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $212.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.60%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Northwest Bancshares
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. operates as the holding company for Northwest Bank, a state-chartered savings bank that provides personal and business banking solutions. The company accepts various deposits, including checking, savings, money market deposit, term certificate, and individual retirement accounts. It also offers loan products comprising one-to-four-family residential real estate loans and loans collateralized by multi-family residential and commercial real estate; commercial business loans; and consumer loans, including automobile loans, sales finance loans, unsecured personal loans, credit card loans, and loans secured by deposit accounts. The company also offers investment management and trust services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 170 community-banking locations in Pennsylvania, Western New York, Eastern Ohio, and Indiana. Northwest Bancshares, Inc. was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
NWBI Company Deck
NWBI Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented strong core operating results: record quarterly net income, robust C&I loan growth, improving efficiency and solid deposit metrics. Credit trends were constructive with lower charge-offs, reduced NPAs and stable ACL coverage. However, management flagged isolated increases in classified loans, continued runoff in legacy mortgage and CRE portfolios, a competitive deposit environment, and limited near-term NIM upside. Management maintained prior guidance and emphasized disciplined organic growth and capital management rather than near-term M&A.View all NWBI earnings summariesNWBI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$14.33
▲(6.57% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.03% Insiders
19.61% Mutual Funds
4.33% Other Institutional Investors
40.86% Public Companies and
Individual Investors