Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) Stock Price & Analysis
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) closed at USD 14.89 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.50% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 14.67; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 14.7–14.95 on volume of 1,010,000 shares. Market capitalization is $2.18B, with a 52-week range of USD 11.25–16.16 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (NWBI)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.88 on a 1–5 scale) (8 analysts), mean target USD 16.29 (range 15–18).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +33.4% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +46.2% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-26, EPS estimate USD 0.34, revenue estimate $183M.
Analysts (NWBI)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.88 on a 1–5 scale), 8 analysts; mean target USD 16.29 (low 15, high 18).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Buy | $16 → $18 |
| 2026-08-03 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Market Perform | $15 → $16 |
| 2026-07-29 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Neutral | $15 → $17 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (NWBI)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +33.4% | +46.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +33.5% | +7.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.8% | 24.0% |
| Max drawdown | -9.4% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -32.3% (Nov 2022→Oct 2023) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 14.89 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.50% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 14.67 |
| Open | USD 14.8 |
| Day Range | USD 14.7 – 14.95 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 11.25 – 16.16 |
| Volume | 1,010,000 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.18B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (NWBI)
Nexqual's technical model rates NWBI "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 46.6 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 15.29) |
| MACD | -0.16 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (NWBI)
Wall Street analysts rate NWBI "Hold" based on 8 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 16.29 (range USD 15–18), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Mean Target | USD 16.29 |
| High Target | USD 18 |
| Low Target | USD 15 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 7 / 0 |
Earnings (NWBI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-26 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.34 |
| Revenue Estimate | $183.43M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.37 vs est 0.34 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.35 vs est 0.3 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.33 vs est 0.31 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.29 vs est 0.31 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NWBI)
| Total Revenue | $654.41M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +23.20% |
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
| Operating Margin | +41.57% |
| Profit Margin | +23.37% |
| ROE | +8.57% |
| Total Cash | $270.51M |
| Total Debt | $877.88M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NWBI)
Nexqual rates Northwest Bancshares, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +25% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Gross margin 0% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $271M cash vs $878M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $154M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 9%, ROA 1.0% |
Ownership (NWBI)
| Insider Ownership | +1.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +72.61% |
| Shares Outstanding | 146.40M |
| Float | 144.64M |
| Short % of Float | +8.19% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (NWBI)
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is led by Louis J. Torchio (age 62), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Louis J. Torchio (age 62) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Douglas M. Schosser (age 55) |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance | C. Forrest Tefft |
| Senior VP & Chief Technology Officer | Michael W. Cappetta |
Major Backers & Investors (NWBI)
Notable institutional backers of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. include First Trust Advisors LP, First TRT Exch-Trd Fd.-First TRT Value Line Dividend Index Fd., DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| First Trust Advisors LP | 2.54% |
| First TRT Exch-Trd Fd.-First TRT Value Line Dividend Index Fd. | 1.53% |
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 1.36% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 1.31% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 22.95% |
| Vanguard Group | 18.84% |
| State Street | 8.54% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.23% |
| Geode Capital | 2.72% |
| Nuveen | 1.4% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 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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