First Financial Northwest, Inc. operates as the holding company for First Financial Northwest Bank that provides commercial banking services in Washington. The company offers a range of deposit products, including noninterest bearing accounts, interest-bearing demand accounts, money market deposit accounts, statement savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. Its loan products comprise one-to-four family residential loans; multifamily and commercial real estate loans; construction/land loans for the construction of single-family residences, condominiums, townhouses, multifamily properties, and residential developments; business loans; and consumer loans, such as home equity loans and savings account loans. The company primarily serves the greater Puget Sound region of King, as well as Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties, Washington through its full-service banking office in Renton, Washington; and eight additional branches in King and Snohomish counties, Washington. First Financial Northwest, Inc. was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Renton, Washington.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry State commercial banks
Sub-IndustryThrifts & Mortgage Finance
SectorFinance
Current SymbolNASDAQ:FFNW
Previous Symbol
CUSIP32022K10
Phone425-255-4400
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.96
Current Ratio1.12
Quick Ratio1.12
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio16.92
Forward P/E Ratio9.91
P/E Growth1.41
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$49.85 million
Price / Sales3.30
Cash Flow$1.0487 per share
Price / Cash Flow14.36
Book Value$13.27 per share
Price / Book1.13
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.89
Net Income$8.47 million
Net Margins26.45%
Return on Equity10.66%
Return on Assets1.30%
Miscellaneous
Employees145
Outstanding Shares10,910,000
Market Cap$164.26 million
OptionableOptionable
First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Financial Northwest's stock symbol?
First Financial Northwest trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "FFNW."
How often does First Financial Northwest pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First Financial Northwest?
First Financial Northwest announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, October 26th. Investors of record on Friday, November 30th will be given a dividend of $0.08 per share on Friday, December 14th. This represents a $0.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.12%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 29th. View First Financial Northwest's Dividend History.
How will First Financial Northwest's stock buyback program work?
First Financial Northwest announced that its board has approved a stock buyback program on Sunday, June 4th 2017, which permits the company to repurchase 1,100,000 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are usually a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were First Financial Northwest's earnings last quarter?
First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFNW) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 25th. The bank reported $0.27 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.27. The bank had revenue of $10.90 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $11.05 million. First Financial Northwest had a return on equity of 10.66% and a net margin of 26.45%. View First Financial Northwest's Earnings History.
When is First Financial Northwest's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for FFNW?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price targets for First Financial Northwest's shares. Their predictions range from $19.00 to $19.00. On average, they expect First Financial Northwest's stock price to reach $19.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 26.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for First Financial Northwest.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for First Financial Northwest?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First Financial Northwest in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for First Financial Northwest.
Has First Financial Northwest been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about FFNW stock has trended somewhat positive this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. First Financial Northwest earned a news sentiment score of 1.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the bank a news buzz of 4.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of First Financial Northwest's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to First Financial Northwest include HomeStreet (HMST), Guaranty Bancorp (GBNK), Horizon Bancorp (HBNC), ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB), Merchants Bancorp (MBIN), Flushing Financial (FFIC), Tristate Capital (TSC), Live Oak Bancshares (LOB), First Foundation (FFWM), Blue Hills Bancorp (BHBK), Fidelity Southern (LION), Equity BancShares (EQBK), Preferred Bank (PFBC), Customers Bancorp (CUBI) and Bank of Marin Bancorp (BMRC).
Who are First Financial Northwest's key executives?
First Financial Northwest's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Joseph W. Kiley III, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 62)
- Mr. Richard P. Jacobson, Exec. VP, CFO, COO & Director (Age 55)
- Ms. Dalen D. Harrison, Sr. VP & Chief Deposit Officer of First Financial Northwest Bank (Age 59)
- Ms. Joann E. Lee, Sec. & Director (Age 63)
- Mr. Ronnie J. Clariza, Sr. VP & Chief Risk Officer of First Financial Northwest Bank (Age 37)
Who are First Financial Northwest's major shareholders?
First Financial Northwest's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.19%), Vanguard Group Inc (3.27%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.27%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.87%), Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. (0.66%) and Bowling Portfolio Management LLC (0.29%). Company insiders that own First Financial Northwest stock include Gary F Faull, Gregg H Deritis, Joann E Lee, Joseph W Kiley III, Kevin D Padrick, Richard P Jacobson and Ronnie J Clariza. View Institutional Ownership Trends for First Financial Northwest.
Which institutional investors are buying First Financial Northwest stock?
FFNW stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bowling Portfolio Management LLC, Hillsdale Investment Management Inc., Seizert Capital Partners LLC, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Matarin Capital Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., First Trust Advisors LP and Vanguard Group Inc. View Insider Buying and Selling for First Financial Northwest.
How do I buy shares of First Financial Northwest?
Shares of FFNW can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is First Financial Northwest's stock price today?
One share of FFNW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $15.06.
How big of a company is First Financial Northwest?
First Financial Northwest has a market capitalization of $164.26 million and generates $49.85 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $8.47 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.89 on an earnings per share basis. First Financial Northwest employs 145 workers across the globe.
What is First Financial Northwest's official website?
How can I contact First Financial Northwest?
First Financial Northwest's mailing address is 201 WELLS AVENUE SOUTH, RENTON WA, 98057. The bank can be reached via phone at 425-255-4400.
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