Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) Stock Forecast
NWBI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.25 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $16.29 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +9.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 26, 2026 EPS estimate $0.35
- 52-week range
- $11.30 – $16.01
NWBI analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NWBI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NWBI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.35 | $0.29 | +18.5% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.41 | $1.40 | $1.43 | $1.26 | +11.7% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.46 | $1.40 | $1.53 | $1.41 | +3.5% | 8 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NWBI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $183.4M | $182.0M | $185.1M | +8.5% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $726.3M | $724.0M | $728.3M | +10.9% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $761.8M | $755.0M | $771.7M | +4.9% | 5 |
NWBI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NWBI revenue: reported and forecast
NWBI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.34 | −0.3% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.38 | $1.41 | $1.41 | $1.41 | $1.41 | +2.2% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.44 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.46 | +1.1% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
NWBI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; NWBI beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from NWBI
8 analysts cover Northwest Bancshares; their consensus rating is hold (3.25 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $16.29, 9.1% above the latest close of $14.93. Analysts expect earnings of $1.41 per share for 2026, +11.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.46 per share on revenue of $761.8 million. Northwest Bancshares beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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NWBI forecast FAQ
What is Northwest Bancshares's price target?
The average analyst price target for Northwest Bancshares is $16.29, 9.1% above the latest close of $14.93.
Is Northwest Bancshares a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Northwest Bancshares, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 7 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Northwest Bancshares's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.41 per share for 2026 (range $1.40 to $1.43); for 2027 the estimate is $1.46.
What is Northwest Bancshares's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $726.3 million, growth of 10.9%; for 2027 it is $761.8 million.
When does Northwest Bancshares report earnings?
Northwest Bancshares is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 26, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.35.
Does Northwest Bancshares usually beat earnings estimates?
Northwest Bancshares reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.