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Over the past six months (approximately March 2026 to September 2026), Finward Bancorp's stock price increased by 14.78%. Key events included an acquisition announcement on July 21, 2026, where Finward Bancorp and First Financial Bancorp agreed to an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $208 million, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. The company declared dividends of $0.12 per share on its common stock on September 4, 2026, and June 3, 2026. For Q2 2026, reported on July 28, 2026, Finward Bancorp announced earnings per diluted share of $0.48 and revenue of $17.58 million, both missing analysts' estimates, though management cited solid loan growth, stable funding, and merger progress. Q1 2026, reported on April 28, 2026, saw net income available to common stockholders of $2.2 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, an increase from the prior quarter. Additionally, Finward Bancorp insiders collectively bought more shares than they sold in the past three months.