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

Last close, 30 Oct 2026
$15
−0.68% on the day

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +5.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 78 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$2.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
78/ 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
−1.6%
1M
+2.7%
YTD
+32.4%
1Y
+37.2%
From 52W high
−3.6%
From 52W low
+40.6%
$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 31 Oct 2026
78/ 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
91
Growth
91
Volatility
82
Revisions
80
Value
67
Quality
53
Issuance
38
Size
33
Accruals
27

Momentum (91): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Accruals (27): 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 systematic trader with 15+ 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 +5.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
28 Oct 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$15 → $16
4 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$16 → $18
4 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
3 Aug 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiteratesMarket Perform$15 → $16
3 Aug 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsReiteratesMarket Perform—
29 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
29 July 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$15 → $17
29 Apr 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$13 → $15
29 Apr 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
29 Apr 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform—
29 Apr 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainsMarket Perform$14 → $15
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—

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

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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 30 Oct 2026, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) returned +37.2% against +12.4% 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 movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+2.2%
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
11.2×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.2×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Price / book
1.2×

Cheaper than 64% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
—
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
28.3%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
1501.5%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
41.1%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Net margin
28.9%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.7%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.2%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Dividend yield
5.2%

Higher than 93% 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 $2.9B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $701.2M. The latest quarter grew 28.3% 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: 11.2×; forward P/E: 10.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 5.25%, paying out 77% of earnings.

  • Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) employs 2,157 people — $325K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 1 Nov 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)$2.2B78
EFSCEnterprise Financial Services Corp.$2.2B32
WAFDWaFd, Inc.$2.3B45
OFGOFG Bancorp$2.2B98
FCFFirst Commonwealth Financial Corp. (Pennsylvania)$2.2B90
SRCE1st Source Corp.$2.1B92
MBINMerchants Bancorp (Indiana)$2.4B79

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News

Latest NWBI news & analysis

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 27 Oct 2026neutral

Northwest Bancshares held its Q3 2026 earnings call on October 27, 2026. The excerpt lists company executives and participating analysts but provides no discussion of results or business developments.

Why it matters — NWBI watchers can note the call took place, but the excerpt contains no financial or operational details to assess.

Compared to Estimates, Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research says Northwest Bancshares’ Q3 headline results for the quarter ended September 2026 can be assessed against Wall Street estimates and year-ago actuals, and points readers to key metrics for comparison. The excerpt does not provide specific results or comparisons.

Why it matters — NWBI watchers may use the cited metrics and comparisons to understand the quarter’s performance, though this excerpt gives no figures or outcomes.

Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) Q3 Earnings Meet Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 26 Oct 2026neutral

Northwest Bancshares reported quarterly earnings of $0.35 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Earnings were $0.29 per share in the year-ago quarter.

Why it matters — NWBI watchers can compare the reported quarterly result with estimates and the year-ago earnings figure.

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2026 GAAP net income of $51 million, or $0.34 per diluted share

PRNewsWire · 26 Oct 2026positive

Northwest Bancshares reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $51 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, up from $3 million a year earlier but down from $54 million in the prior quarter. The company also cited record total revenue and net interest income, 31% year-over-year average C&I loan growth, and continued strong credit quality.

Why it matters — The results provide NWBI watchers with an update on earnings, revenue, loan growth, and credit quality for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Will Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Zacks Investment Research · 23 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research says Northwest Bancshares has an impressive history of earnings surprises and currently has two key ingredients it considers supportive of a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Why it matters — NWBI watchers may consider the article’s view of the company’s earnings-surprise history and setup ahead of its next report.

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) 78 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NWBI?

As at 31 Oct 2026, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) ranks 78 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 (91 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 +5.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (Pennsylvania) 78 out of 100 as at 31 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 +37.2% over the 12 months to 30 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 (Seeking Alpha, 27 Oct 2026): "Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Northwest Bancshares held its Q3 2026 earnings call on October 27, 2026. The excerpt lists company executives and participating analysts but provides no discussion of results or business developments.

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 · 2,157 employees · United States · https://www.northwest.bank