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NWBI Stock Forecast: Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$15
+0.88% on the day

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +7.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$2.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
52 / 100
Median analyst target
$16
Analysts covering
8
Revenue$180.5M+20.7% y/y
Net income$53.5M
Free cash flow$26.1M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.9%
1M
−4.2%
YTD
+29.1%
1Y
+26.0%
From 52W high
−6.1%
From 52W low
+37.1%
$11
$16
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NWBI stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Oct 2026
52 / 100

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

Momentum
89
Revisions
87
Volatility
75
Growth
62
Value
52
Size
34
Quality
31
Issuance
23
Accruals
15

Momentum (89): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Accruals (15): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NWBI, 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
$10$12$14$16$18Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26NWBIHigh $18Median $16Low $15

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

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says8 analysts
1 Buy7 Hold0 Sell
Low $15Median $16High $18

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +7.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
4 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$16 → $18
3 Aug 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiteratesMarket Perform$15 → $16
29 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$15 → $17
29 Apr 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
29 Apr 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$13 → $15
29 Apr 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform$14 → $15
29 Apr 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
28 Jan 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
17 Dec 2025Piper SandlerAssumesNeutral$13
10 Oct 2025Truist SecuritiesInitiatesBuy—
4 Dec 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
23 Apr 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiteratesMarket Perform—
23 Apr 2024Piper SandlerMaintainsUnderweight—
23 Jan 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
6 Apr 2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
29 Sept 2022Janney Montgomery ScottInitiatesNeutral—
6 May 2022Piper SandlerDowngradeUnderweight—
27 July 2021B. Riley SecuritiesDowngradeNeutral—
15 Oct 2020Stephens & Co.InitiatesEqual-Weight—
19 June 2020B. Riley FBRInitiatesBuy—

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

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. NWBI appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

NWBI vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) returned +26.0% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NWBI vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26NWBIS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

NWBI 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
+2.1%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) (NWBI) 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
14.4×

Cheaper than 47% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.3×

Cheaper than 36% of US stocks

Price / book
1.1×

Cheaper than 67% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
23.2%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
59.0%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
41.6%

Higher than 93% of US stocks

Net margin
23.4%

Higher than 85% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.6%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.0%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Dividend yield
5.4%

Higher than 94% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) (NWBI) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) has a market value of $2.2B and an enterprise value of $2.8B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $701.2M. The latest quarter grew 23.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $153.0M, a 21.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.03.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $137.6M.

  • Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) spent $117.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 146.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 14.4×; forward P/E: 10.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 5.42%, paying out 77% of earnings.

  • Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) employs 2,183 people — $321K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 8 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

NWBI 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
NWBINorthwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania)$2.2B
52
EFSCEnterprise Financial Services Corp.$2.2B
40
OFGOFG Bancorp$2.2B
98
SRCE1st Source Corp.$2.1B
91
FCFFirst Commonwealth Financial Corp. (Pennsylvania)$2.1B
86
TBBKThe Bancorp, Inc. (Delaware)$2.1B
48
WAFDWaFd, Inc.$2.3B
56

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest NWBI news & analysis

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Details

PRNewsWire · 5 Oct 2026neutral

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. announced it will host a conference call on Tuesday, October 27 at 9:00 a.m. (EST) to review its third quarter 2026 financial results. The financial results and supporting data are scheduled for release after market close on Monday, October 26.

Why it matters — This item tells NWBI watchers when to expect the company's third quarter 2026 earnings to be released and discussed.

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Redemption of Subordinated Notes

PRNewsWire · 17 Aug 2026neutral

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. announced it will redeem all of its outstanding 4.000% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due September 15, 2030, on September 15, 2026. The redemption applies to the full issue of the Notes.

Why it matters — NWBI watchers would care because redeeming its subordinated notes in full affects the company's capital structure and debt obligations.

Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research published an article examining whether Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) qualifies as a top pick for momentum investors. The piece poses the question of whether the stock has what it takes for momentum-focused selection.

Why it matters — NWBI watchers would care because it signals that the bank is being evaluated and profiled as a potential momentum stock for investor consideration.

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 28 July 2026neutral

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of that call was published by Seeking Alpha.

Why it matters — NWBI watchers would care because earnings call transcripts provide direct insight into management's discussion of the company's quarterly financial performance and outlook.

Northwest Bancshares' Strong Showing Justifies An Upgrade

Seeking Alpha · 28 July 2026positive

Northwest Bancshares reported strong Q2 2026 results, with revenue and EPS beating analyst expectations amid improved net interest income and margin, robust deposit growth, and declining non-performing loans and assets.

Why it matters — The article highlights improving financial metrics and a more attractive valuation, supporting an upgrade for the bank stock.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NWBI stock

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

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) have a median 12-month price target of $16, with estimates ranging from $15 to $18. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NWBI stock a buy right now?

Of the 8 analysts covering Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania), 1 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) 52 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NWBI?

As at 8 Oct 2026, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) ranks 52 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 Momentum (89 of 100).

Will NWBI stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +7.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) 52 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NWBI stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NWBI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $15 to $18 over the next 12 months.

How has NWBI stock performed over the past year?

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) returned +26.0% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) do?

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

What is the latest news on NWBI?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 5 Oct 2026): "Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Details". Northwest Bancshares, Inc. announced it will host a conference call on Tuesday, October 27 at 9:00 a.m. (EST) to review its third quarter 2026 financial results. The financial results and supporting data are scheduled for release after market close on Monday, October 26.

Company

About Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania).

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Through its subsidiary, Northwest Bank, the company provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking services, including deposit accounts, lending, treasury management, payment solutions, and wealth management. It serves consumers, small businesses, corporations, and municipal clients across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Indiana. Northwest Bancshares also supports clients with related financial services such as trust, employee benefits, and investment advisory offerings. As a regional financial institution, Northwest Bancshares plays a key role in delivering everyday banking and credit products to local communities and businesses while maintaining a diversified mix of retail, commercial, and fee-based services.

CEO Mr. Louis J. Torchio · 2,183 employees · United States · https://www.northwest.bank