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FNWD Stock Forecast: Finward Bancorp Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$45
+1.35% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Finward Bancorp hold a median 12-month price target of $38 — -15.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 61 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$192.6M
Ticker Nerd rank
61 / 100
Median analyst target
$38
Analysts covering
2
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.9%
1M
+22.4%
YTD
+28.9%
1Y
+66.1%
From 52W high
0.0%
From 52W low
+67.0%
$27
$45
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

FNWD stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Finward Bancorp on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
61 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Growth
83
Issuance
80
Momentum
77
Size
68
Accruals
59
Volatility
56
Value
38
Revisions
35
Quality
17

Growth (83): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Quality (17): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Finward Bancorp — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

FNWD stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on FNWD, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$35$40$45Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26FNWDHigh $38Median $38Low $38

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says2 analysts
1 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $38Median $38High $38

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −15.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
27 Mar 2026Stephens & Co.AssumesOverweight$41
2 May 2025Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight—
6 Sept 2024Hovde GroupUpgradeOutperform—
27 Oct 2022Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight—
28 July 2022Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight—
13 Jan 2022Stephens & Co.InitiatesOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Estimates

FNWD analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−2.4%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Finward Bancorp (FNWD) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
19.6×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.8×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Price / book
1.1×

Cheaper than 70% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
2.4%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−2.7%

Higher than 33% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
16.2%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Net margin
14.2%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
5.9%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Return on assets
0.5%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.1%

Higher than 25% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

FNWD vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
FNWDFinward Bancorp$192.6M
61
LARKLandmark Bancorp, Inc. (Kansas)$190.6M
87
HNVRHanover Bancorp, Inc.$187.8M
31
RBKBRhinebeck Bancorp, Inc.$187.7M
51
OVBCOhio Valley Banc Corp.$198.1M
34
EBMTEagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.$186.6M
98
FINWFinwise Bancorp$186.0M
37
Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. FNWD appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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News

Latest FNWD news & analysis

Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether FNWD and PSNL are Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders

GlobeNewsWire · 30 July 2026negative

Halper Sadeh LLC announced it is investigating whether Finward Bancorp (FNWD) and PSNL are obtaining fair deals for their shareholders. The firm notes that insiders may stand to receive substantial financial benefits not available to ordinary shareholders.

Why it matters — The investigation raises concerns about whether FNWD's leadership may be prioritizing their own financial interests over those of common shareholders.

Finward Bancorp Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

Business Wire · 28 July 2026neutral

Finward Bancorp reported net income available to common stockholders of $2.1 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $2.2 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, for the prior quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Why it matters — The sequential decline in quarterly earnings provides a snapshot of Finward Bancorp's recent financial performance for shareholders monitoring the company's profitability trends.

Finward Bancorp Investor Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of Finward Bancorp - FNWD

Business Wire · 24 July 2026negative

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC is investigating the proposed sale of Finward Bancorp to First Financial Bancorp, under which Finward shareholders would receive 1.35 shares of First Financial for each Finward share they own. The law firm is examining whether the consideration and process of the proposed transaction are adequate.

Why it matters — A shareholder investigation into the fairness of the merger consideration could signal potential legal challenges or changes to the deal terms, affecting the value Finward shareholders ultimately receive.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about FNWD stock

What is the FNWD stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Finward Bancorp have a median 12-month price target of $38, with estimates ranging from $38 to $38. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is FNWD stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Finward Bancorp, 1 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Finward Bancorp 61 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank FNWD?

As at 1 Aug 2026, Finward Bancorp ranks 61 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (83 of 100).

Will FNWD stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies -15.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Finward Bancorp 61 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the FNWD stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Finward Bancorp publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for FNWD are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $38 to $38 over the next 12 months.

How has FNWD stock performed over the past year?

Finward Bancorp returned +66.1% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Finward Bancorp do?

Finward Bancorp is a renowned financial institution that primarily operates as a bank holding company, offering a diverse range of banking services. Its primary function is to provide community-oriented financial products and services to both individuals and businesses.

What is the latest news on FNWD?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 30 July 2026): "Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether FNWD and PSNL are Obtaining Fair Deals for their Shareholders". Halper Sadeh LLC announced it is investigating whether Finward Bancorp (FNWD) and PSNL are obtaining fair deals for their shareholders. The firm notes that insiders may stand to receive substantial financial benefits not available to ordinary shareholders.

Company

About Finward Bancorp.

Finward Bancorp is a renowned financial institution that primarily operates as a bank holding company, offering a diverse range of banking services. Its primary function is to provide community-oriented financial products and services to both individuals and businesses. These services include traditional banking operations such as checking and savings accounts, personal and commercial loans, credit products, and online banking options. Finward Bancorp has made significant impacts in the regional banking sector by focusing on personalized customer service and fostering local economic growth. The company predominantly serves communities across the northwest Indiana and greater Chicago areas, which positions it as a key player in these markets. It also actively engages in mortgage banking and wealth management services, making it integral to its clients' financial wellbeing. Finward Bancorp's role in the financial market is further underscored by its commitment to community development and its strategic approach to balancing profitability with ethical banking practices. This distinguishes it within the financial sector as a stable and reliable institution dedicated to supporting its community’s financial needs.

CEO Mr. Benjamin J. Bochnowski · 296 employees · United States · https://www.ibankpeoples.com