Northwest Bancshares offers a 6.8% dividend yield, solid fundamentals, and trades at a low forward P/E of 9.3. NWBI's recent Penns Woods merger drove 21% YoY revenue growth, improved efficiency, and expanded its deposit and C&I loan base. Strong credit quality, a CET1 ratio of 12.3%, and a well-covered dividend support NWBI's income and growth potential.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWBI ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 28, 2025 9:00 AM EDT Company Participants Michael Perry - Managing Director of Corporate Development & Strategy Louis Torchio - President, CEO & Director Douglas Schosser - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Daniel Tamayo - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Brian Foran - Truist Securities, Inc., Research Division Timothy Switzer - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division David Bishop - Hovde Group, LLC, Research Division Matthew Breese - Stephens Inc., Research Division Daniel Cardenas - Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Research Division Presentation Operator Hello, and thank you for standing by. My name is Bella, and I will be your conference operator today.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. remains fiscally healthy, offering a ~6.5% yield and potential for a future dividend increase as earnings stay strong. Q2 results beat revenue estimates, with ongoing loan and deposit growth supporting the investment case. Asset quality softened due to commercial real estate portfolio downgrades, but management expects improvement as merger integration stabilizes.
| Banks Industry | Financials Sector | Louis J. Torchio CEO | XFRA Exchange | US6673401039 ISIN |
| US Country | 1,996 Employees | 6 Nov 2025 Last Dividend | 18 Dec 2009 Last Split | 8 Nov 1994 IPO Date |
Northwest Bancshares, Inc., founded in 1896, serves as the holding company for Northwest Bank, a state-chartered savings bank dedicated to offering comprehensive personal and business banking solutions. With its headquarters located in Columbus, Ohio, Northwest Bank prides itself on its deep-rooted history and commitment to serving the communities within Pennsylvania, Western New York, Eastern Ohio, and Indiana through its extensive network of community banking locations.
Northwest Bank offers a wide range of deposit services tailored to meet the needs of both personal and business banking customers. This includes checking accounts, savings accounts, money market deposit accounts, term certificate accounts, and individual retirement accounts (IRAs), all designed to provide security and growth for customers' funds.
The bank provides a diverse portfolio of loan products to cater to various customer needs. This encompasses:
Aside from traditional banking products, Northwest Bank also extends its expertise to investment management and trust services, aiming to assist customers with asset management, estate planning, and investment strategies to secure and grow their wealth.