Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI)

Northwest Bancshares, Inc.'s stock has decreased by 9.27% in the last six months. Third Quarter 2025 GAAP net income was reported at $3 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, a $31 million decrease from the previous quarter and the same quarter last year. The acquisition of Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. was completed on July 25, 2025, leading to increased average balances, net interest income, and noninterest expense, and expanded its presence in Pennsylvania. A quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share was declared, payable on November 18, 2025. Northwest Bank lowered its Prime Interest Rate to 7.00 percent on October 30, 2025. Erin Siegfried joined as Chief Legal Officer on October 9, 2025, and Matthew Bower joined as Managing Director, Wealth Management on October 2, 2025. The Fourth Quarter 2025 earnings call is scheduled for January 27, 2026, with results to be released on January 26, 2026.

Seasonal analysis suggests that a "Buy Date" of July 22 and a "Sell Date" of November 14 for Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock has historically yielded a geometric average return of 4.91% above the S&P 500 Total Return Index over the past 20 years. This timeframe has shown positive results compared to the benchmark in 16 out of those 20 periods, but correlates poorly with the broader Financial sector's seasonal strength from November 22 to April 13. Monthly seasonality analysis tools are available for further examination.

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. functions as the holding entity for Northwest Bank, a comprehensive financial institution. Its core operations involve deposit collection and loan origination, positioning it within the Financial sector, specifically in Savings & Loans, also known as Regional Banks. The company provides a wide array of financial solutions, encompassing personal and business banking, employee benefits, wealth and investment management, trust services, and insurance options. Its loan offerings include residential real estate loans, consumer loans, multi-family and commercial real estate loans, commercial business loans, and home equity loans and lines of credit.

Northwest Bancshares, Inc., headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, operates through Northwest Bank, which has 151 full-service financial centers and 10 drive-up locations across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Indiana. Customers also have fee-free access to over 55,000 ATMs nationwide.

Northwest Bank has received recognition for its brand and operations, including ranking 491st on The Banker's Top 500 Banking Brands list in 2023 and being selected for Pennsylvania Business Central's list of Top 100 Organizations. It was also ranked 60th among America's Top 500 midsize employers by Forbes in 2023. The company focuses on customer empowerment and financial peace of mind, with a community-oriented approach. There was a 19% increase in Commercial and Industrial (C&I) lending in the year leading up to Q2 2025. Northwest Bank has implemented an Accessibility Policy to ensure an inclusive online experience.

Institutional investors are the primary owners of Northwest Bancshares, Inc., holding approximately 67.74% of the shares as of May 31, 2025, and 62.1% in September 2025. Major institutional shareholders include BlackRock, Inc., The Vanguard Group, Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp, and State Street Corp. Vanguard Group, Inc. was the largest institutional owner in July 2025, holding about 10.5% of outstanding shares. Individual investors and company insiders also hold shares, but in smaller percentages.