Finward Bancorp (FNWD) Stock Price & Analysis
Finward Bancorp (FNWD) closed at USD 41.79 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.58% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 41.14; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 41–41.88 on volume of 6,372 shares. Market capitalization is $180.99M, with a 52-week range of USD 30.05–45.9 (NCM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (FNWD)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale) (2 analysts), mean target USD 38 (range 38–38).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +32.6% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +12.3% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-27, EPS estimate USD 0.72, revenue estimate $19.4M.
Analysts (FNWD)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale), 2 analysts; mean target USD 38 (low 38, high 38).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FNWD)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +32.6% | +12.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +32.7% | +2.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 33.2% | 27.2% |
| Max drawdown | -23.5% (Dec 2025→May 2026) | -59.9% (Dec 2021→Oct 2023) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 41.79 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.58% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 41.14 |
| Open | USD 41 |
| Day Range | USD 41 – 41.88 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 30.05 – 45.9 |
| Volume | 6,372 shares |
| Market Cap | $180.99M |
| Exchange | NCM |
Technical Analysis (FNWD)
Nexqual's technical model rates FNWD "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 46.99 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 43) |
| MACD | -0.37 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (FNWD)
Wall Street analysts rate FNWD "Hold" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 38 (range USD 38–38), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 38 |
| High Target | USD 38 |
| Low Target | USD 38 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (FNWD)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.72 |
| Revenue Estimate | $19.40M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.52 vs est 0.62 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.52 vs est 0.54 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.83 vs est 0.61 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.81 vs est 0.4 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (FNWD)
| Total Revenue | $69.00M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +2.40% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +16.19% |
| Profit Margin | +14.22% |
| ROE | +5.90% |
| Total Cash | $98.11M |
| Total Debt | $112.97M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (FNWD)
Nexqual rates Finward Bancorp's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -3% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin 0% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $98M cash vs $113M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $17M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 6%, ROA 0.5% |
Ownership (FNWD)
| Insider Ownership | +21.74% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +46.74% |
| Shares Outstanding | 4.33M |
| Float | 3.38M |
| Short % of Float | +2.98% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (FNWD)
Finward Bancorp is led by Benjamin J. Bochnowski (age 44), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Benjamin J. Bochnowski (age 44) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer | Benjamin L. Schmitt (age 44) |
| Executive VP & COO | Robert T. Lowry C.P.A. (age 63) |
| Executive President & Chief Revenue Officer | Todd M. Scheub (age 57) |
Major Backers & Investors (FNWD)
Notable institutional backers of Finward Bancorp include Alliancebernstein L.P., PL Capital Advisors, LLC, Finward Bancorp , according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Alliancebernstein L.P. | 11.99% |
| PL Capital Advisors, LLC | 11.37% |
| Finward Bancorp | 3.7% |
| Endeavour Capital Advisors Inc | 2.86% |
| Elizabeth Park Capital Advisors, Ltd. | 1.66% |
| Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC | 1.61% |
| Wellington Management | 1.54% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 1.3% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 9.7% |
| Geode Capital | 1.21% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD | Banco Bradesco Sa | USD 4.03 | ▼ 3.82% |
| FITB | Fifth Third Bancorp | USD 50.35 | ▲ 0.26% |
| TFC | Truist Financial Corporation | USD 46.57 | ▲ 1.42% |
| DB | Deutsche Bank AG | USD 32.86 | ▼ 1.44% |
| NWG | NatWest Group plc | USD 17.47 | ▼ 1.02% |
| NU | Nu Holdings Ltd. | USD 14.73 | ▼ 5.46% |
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