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(From Paradigm Press) (Ad) Free NWBI Stock Alerts $10.71 +0.02 (+0.19%) (As of 04/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$10.70▼$10.8850-Day Range$10.69▼$12.1352-Week Range$9.80▼$13.07Volume541,903 shsAverage Volume709,401 shsMarket Capitalization$1.36 billionP/E Ratio10.10Dividend Yield7.47%Price Target$11.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Northwest Bancshares alerts: Email Address Northwest Bancshares MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.4% Upside$11.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.30% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$64,500 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth7.37%From $0.95 to $1.02 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.86 out of 5 starsFinance Sector500th out of 844 stocksNational Commercial Banks Industry60th out of 81 stocks 1.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingNorthwest Bancshares has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageNorthwest Bancshares has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.30% of the float of Northwest Bancshares has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverNorthwest Bancshares has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Northwest Bancshares has recently decreased by 9.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipNorthwest Bancshares is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.48%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthNorthwest Bancshares does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Northwest Bancshares is 75.47%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Northwest Bancshares will have a dividend payout ratio of 78.43% in the coming year. This indicates that Northwest Bancshares may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for NWBI. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNorthwest Bancshares has a news sentiment score of 1.40. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.56 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Northwest Bancshares this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for NWBI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added Northwest Bancshares to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Northwest Bancshares insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $64,500.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.10% of the stock of Northwest Bancshares is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions66.32% of the stock of Northwest Bancshares is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Northwest Bancshares are expected to grow by 7.37% in the coming year, from $0.95 to $1.02 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Northwest Bancshares is 10.10, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.75.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Northwest Bancshares is 10.10, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 57.72.Price to Book Value per Share RatioNorthwest Bancshares has a P/B Ratio of 0.88. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Gold Safe ExchangeThe “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.Click here now to download the free Precious Metals Buying Guide! About Northwest Bancshares Stock (NASDAQ:NWBI)Northwest Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank 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, shorter term consumer loans, and loans collateralized by multi-family residential and commercial real estate; home equity loans and lines of credit; commercial business and real estate loans; commercial loans; and consumer loans, including automobile loans, sales finance loans, unsecured personal loans, credit card loans, and loans secured by investment accounts, as well as investment management and trust services. The company operates 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.Read More NWBI Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart NWBI Stock News HeadlinesMarch 20, 2024 | money.usnews.comNorthwest Bancshares IncMarch 16, 2024 | nasdaq.comNorthwest Bancshares Enters Oversold TerritoryApril 18, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)The “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.March 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNorthwest Bank Appoints Head of Restaurant and Franchise Finance, Diversifies Commercial PortfolioFebruary 28, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deNorthwest Bancshares, Inc.; Northwest Bank: Northwest Bancshares, Inc. and Northwest Bank Name Douglas M. Schosser Chief Financial OfficerFebruary 27, 2024 | benzinga.comFB Financial Empowers Investors with Solid Returns and Fueling Shareholder ValueFebruary 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comJanney Montgomery Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Northwest Bancshares (NWBI)February 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comNorthwest Bancshares, Inc. and Northwest Bank Name Douglas M. Schosser Chief Financial OfficerApril 18, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)The “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.February 24, 2024 | msn.comNorthwest Bancshares (NWBI) Price Target Increased by 5.13% to 12.55February 22, 2024 | benzinga.comNorthwest Bancshares Stock (NASDAQ:NWBI), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, PredictionsFebruary 16, 2024 | benzinga.comSurpassing Expectations: Westamerica Bancorp Unleashes Growth Potential and Rewards InvestorsFebruary 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSurpassing Expectations: Lakeland Financial Unleashes Growth Potential and Rewards InvestorsFebruary 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNorthwest Bancshares (NWBI) Could Find a Support Soon, Here's Why You Should Buy the Stock NowFebruary 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNorthwest Bank Welcomes Jonathan Smith as Head of SBA LendingFebruary 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com0.1% earnings growth over 5 years has not materialized into gains for Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:NWBI) shareholders over that periodJanuary 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNorthwest Bank Appoints Molly Abair as Head of Commercial Credit ManagementJanuary 22, 2024 | seekingalpha.comNorthwest Bancshares: Another Income Name To Run A House Position InJanuary 22, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deNorthwest Bank; Northwest Bancshares, Inc.: Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings and Quarterly DividendJanuary 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNorthwest Bancshares (NWBI) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus EstimatesJanuary 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comNorthwest Bancshares: A Step Back Might Not Be So Bad (Rating Downgrade)December 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStrength Seen in Northwest Bancshares (NWBI): Can Its 5.5% Jump Turn into More Strength?December 12, 2023 | benzinga.comFostering Confidence: Live Oak Bancshares Reliable Progress and Investor ExpectationsDecember 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRecent uptick might appease Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWBI) institutional owners after losing 13% over the past yearNovember 14, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comNavigating Challenges and Investor Rewards: Northwest Bancshares Ensures Steady Distribution amidst Changing ProfitsNovember 9, 2023 | benzinga.comNorthwest Bancshares Recent Insider ActivityNovember 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCan Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?See More Headlines Receive NWBI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Northwest Bancshares and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings1/22/2024Ex-Dividend for 2/14 Dividend2/01/2024Dividend Payable2/14/2024Today4/17/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)4/22/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry National commercial banks Sub-IndustryThrifts & Mortgage Finance Current SymbolNASDAQ:NWBI CUSIP66734010 CIK1471265 Webwww.northwest.bank Phone(814) 726-2140Fax814-728-7716Employees2,165Year Founded1896Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$11.50 High Stock Price Target$13.00 Low Stock Price Target$10.00 Potential Upside/Downside+7.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.06 Trailing P/E Ratio10.10 Forward P/E Ratio11.27 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$134.96 million Net Margins19.23% Pretax Margin24.95% Return on Equity9.21% Return on Assets0.98% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.41 Current Ratio0.96 Quick Ratio0.95 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$701.74 million Price / Sales1.94 Cash Flow$1.30 per share Price / Cash Flow8.22 Book Value$12.20 per share Price / Book0.88Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares127,110,000Free Float125,842,000Market Cap$1.36 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.60 Social Links Beginners Guide To Retirement StocksClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Louis J. Torchio (Age 61)President, CEO & Director Comp: $1.31MMr. William W. Harvey Jr. (Age 58)Senior EVP, COO & Director Comp: $1.12MMr. Scott J. Watson (Age 57)Executive VP & Chief Information Officer Comp: $539.33kMr. John J. Golding (Age 60)Senior EVP & Chief Consumer Banking Officer Comp: $562.11kMr. Gregory J. Betchkal (Age 60)Executive VP & Chief Risk Officer Comp: $807.33kMr. Douglas M. Schosser CPA (Age 54)Chief Financial Officer Mr. Jeffrey J. Maddigan (Age 51)Executive VP of Finance & Accounting, Corporate Treasurer and Principal Accounting Officer Mr. C. Forrest TefftSenior Vice President of Corporate FinanceMichael W. CappettaSenior VP & Chief Technology OfficerMr. Richard K. LawsExecutive VP, Chief Legal Counsel & Corporate SecretaryMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsWaFdNASDAQ:WAFDOceanFirst FinancialNASDAQ:OCFCDime Community BancsharesNASDAQ:DCOMBanc of CaliforniaNYSE:BANCFirst Midwest BancorpNASDAQ:FMBIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsHennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc.Bought 5,012 shares on 4/17/2024Ownership: 0.022%Courier Capital LLCBought 1,253 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.011%ST Germain D J Co. Inc.Sold 6,674 shares on 4/2/2024Ownership: 0.092%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 1,105 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.061%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 54,526 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 11.768%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions NWBI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Northwest Bancshares stock right now? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Northwest Bancshares in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" NWBI shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in NWBI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View NWBI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Northwest Bancshares' stock price target for 2024? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Northwest Bancshares' shares. Their NWBI share price targets range from $10.00 to $13.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $11.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 7.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for NWBI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have NWBI shares performed in 2024? Northwest Bancshares' stock was trading at $12.48 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NWBI stock has decreased by 14.2% and is now trading at $10.71. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Northwest Bancshares' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, April 22nd 2024. View our NWBI earnings forecast. How were Northwest Bancshares' earnings last quarter? Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWBI) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, January, 22nd. The savings and loans company reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.24. The savings and loans company earned $186.56 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $133.06 million. Northwest Bancshares had a net margin of 19.23% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.21%. How often does Northwest Bancshares pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Northwest Bancshares? Northwest Bancshares announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, January 22nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Wednesday, February 14th. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.47%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 1st. Read our dividend analysis for NWBI. Is Northwest Bancshares a good dividend stock? Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:NWBI) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.48%. NWBI has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 75.47%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on EPS estimates, NWBI will have a dividend payout ratio of 78.43% in the coming year. This indicates that the company may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Read our dividend analysis for NWBI. What ETFs hold Northwest Bancshares' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:NWBI) stock in their portfolio include Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (PEY), Invesco KBW High Dividend Yield Financial ETF (KBWD), VictoryShares US Small Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (CSB), SPDR SSGA US Small Cap Low Volatility Index ETF (SMLV), First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA) and VictoryShares US Discovery Enhanced Volatility Wtd ETF (CSF).VictoryShares US Small Cap Volatility Wtd (CSA). What is Ronald J. Seiffert's approval rating as Northwest Bancshares' CEO? 16 employees have rated Northwest Bancshares Chief Executive Officer Ronald J. Seiffert on Glassdoor.com. Ronald J. Seiffert has an approval rating of 50% among the company's employees. This puts Ronald J. Seiffert in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Northwest Bancshares own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Northwest Bancshares investors own include AT&T (T), AGNC Investment (AGNC), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI), Verizon Communications (VZ), AbbVie (ABBV), Ares Capital (ARCC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Energy Transfer (ET) and Who are Northwest Bancshares' major shareholders? Northwest Bancshares' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include ST Germain D J Co. Inc. (0.09%), Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. (0.02%) and Courier Capital LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Carey A Barnum, David M Tullio, David Wayne Heeter, Deborah J Esq Chadsey, Devin T Cygnar, James M Colestro, Jeffrey J Maddigan, John P Meegan, Louis J Torchio, Louis J Torchio, Mark A Paup, Mark T Reitzes, Ronald B Andzelik, Scott J Watson, Sonia M Probst, Thomas K Iv Creal, Timothy B Fannin, Timothy M Hunter, Timothy M Hunter and William W Harvey. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Northwest Bancshares? Shares of NWBI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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