Does the media refer more to NWBI or BUSE?

In the previous week, Northwest Bancshares and Northwest Bancshares both had 2 articles in the media. Northwest Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat First Busey's score of 0.89 indicating that Northwest Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Northwest Bancshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Busey 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to FFBC or NWBI?

In the previous week, First Financial Bancorp. had 3 more articles in the media than Northwest Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Financial Bancorp. and 2 mentions for Northwest Bancshares. First Financial Bancorp.'s average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.94 indicating that First Financial Bancorp. is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Financial Bancorp. 3 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Northwest Bancshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media prefer NWBI or FRME?

In the previous week, First Merchants had 3 more articles in the media than Northwest Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Merchants and 2 mentions for Northwest Bancshares. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.94 indicating that First Merchants is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Northwest Bancshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive First Merchants 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 3 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor HOPE or NWBI?

In the previous week, Hope Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Northwest Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Hope Bancorp and 2 mentions for Northwest Bancshares. Hope Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.40 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.94 indicating that Hope Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Hope Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Northwest Bancshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media favor STBA or NWBI?

In the previous week, S&T Bancorp and S&T Bancorp both had 2 articles in the media. S&T Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.94 indicating that S&T Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment S&T Bancorp 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Northwest Bancshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) Competitors

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NWBI vs. BUSE, FFBC, FRME, HOPE, and STBA

Should you buy Northwest Bancshares stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Northwest Bancshares with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Northwest Bancshares include First Busey (BUSE), First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC), First Merchants (FRME), Hope Bancorp (HOPE), and S&T Bancorp (STBA). These companies are all part of the "finance" sector.

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to First Busey?

Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:NWBI) and First Busey (NASDAQ:BUSE) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Northwest Bancshares currently has a consensus price target of $14.80, indicating a potential downside of 1.66%. First Busey has a consensus price target of $29.60, indicating a potential upside of 1.13%. Given First Busey's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe First Busey is more favorable than Northwest Bancshares.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Northwest Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
First Busey	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

Northwest Bancshares has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Busey has a beta of 0.72, suggesting that its stock price is 28% less volatile than the broader market.

Northwest Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Northwest Bancshares pays out 86.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. First Busey pays out 46.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Busey has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Northwest Bancshares and Northwest Bancshares both had 2 articles in the media. Northwest Bancshares' average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat First Busey's score of 0.89 indicating that Northwest Bancshares is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Northwest Bancshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
First Busey	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

66.3% of Northwest Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.5% of First Busey shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Northwest Bancshares shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of First Busey shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

First Busey has a net margin of 19.16% compared to Northwest Bancshares' net margin of 14.72%. First Busey's return on equity of 10.19% beat Northwest Bancshares' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Northwest Bancshares	14.72%	9.79%	1.11%
First Busey	19.16%	10.19%	1.36%

First Busey has higher revenue and earnings than Northwest Bancshares. First Busey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northwest Bancshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Northwest Bancshares	$878.94M	2.51	$126.01M	$0.93	16.18
First Busey	$1.04B	2.37	$135.26M	$2.25	13.01

Summary

First Busey beats Northwest Bancshares on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to First Financial Bancorp.?

First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) and Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:NWBI) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings and profitability.

First Financial Bancorp. has higher revenue and earnings than Northwest Bancshares. First Financial Bancorp. is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northwest Bancshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
First Financial Bancorp.	$1.26B	2.87	$255.60M	$2.83	12.16
Northwest Bancshares	$878.94M	2.51	$126.01M	$0.93	16.18

First Financial Bancorp. pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Northwest Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. First Financial Bancorp. pays out 35.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Northwest Bancshares pays out 86.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. First Financial Bancorp. has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

In the previous week, First Financial Bancorp. had 3 more articles in the media than Northwest Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Financial Bancorp. and 2 mentions for Northwest Bancshares. First Financial Bancorp.'s average media sentiment score of 1.33 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.94 indicating that First Financial Bancorp. is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
First Financial Bancorp.	3 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Northwest Bancshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

77.2% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.3% of Northwest Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Northwest Bancshares shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

First Financial Bancorp. has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northwest Bancshares has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its stock price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

First Financial Bancorp. has a net margin of 20.92% compared to Northwest Bancshares' net margin of 14.72%. First Financial Bancorp.'s return on equity of 11.09% beat Northwest Bancshares' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Financial Bancorp.	20.92%	11.09%	1.49%
Northwest Bancshares	14.72%	9.79%	1.11%

First Financial Bancorp. currently has a consensus target price of $33.67, suggesting a potential downside of 2.19%. Northwest Bancshares has a consensus target price of $14.80, suggesting a potential downside of 1.66%. Given Northwest Bancshares' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Northwest Bancshares is more favorable than First Financial Bancorp..

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Financial Bancorp.	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Northwest Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Summary

First Financial Bancorp. beats Northwest Bancshares on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to First Merchants?

Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:NWBI) and First Merchants (NASDAQ:FRME) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Northwest Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Northwest Bancshares pays out 86.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. First Merchants pays out 43.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Merchants has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

66.3% of Northwest Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.9% of First Merchants shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Northwest Bancshares shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of First Merchants shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Northwest Bancshares currently has a consensus price target of $14.80, indicating a potential downside of 1.66%. First Merchants has a consensus price target of $49.00, indicating a potential upside of 13.16%. Given First Merchants' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe First Merchants is more favorable than Northwest Bancshares.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Northwest Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
First Merchants	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Northwest Bancshares has a beta of 0.68, suggesting that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Merchants has a beta of 0.84, suggesting that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market.

First Merchants has a net margin of 18.87% compared to Northwest Bancshares' net margin of 14.72%. Northwest Bancshares' return on equity of 9.79% beat First Merchants' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Northwest Bancshares	14.72%	9.79%	1.11%
First Merchants	18.87%	9.58%	1.21%

First Merchants has higher revenue and earnings than Northwest Bancshares. First Merchants is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northwest Bancshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Northwest Bancshares	$878.94M	2.51	$126.01M	$0.93	16.18
First Merchants	$1.05B	2.59	$226M	$3.40	12.74

In the previous week, First Merchants had 3 more articles in the media than Northwest Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for First Merchants and 2 mentions for Northwest Bancshares. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 1.10 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.94 indicating that First Merchants is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Northwest Bancshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
First Merchants	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

First Merchants beats Northwest Bancshares on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to Hope Bancorp?

Hope Bancorp (NASDAQ:HOPE) and Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:NWBI) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, dividends and profitability.

In the previous week, Hope Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Northwest Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Hope Bancorp and 2 mentions for Northwest Bancshares. Hope Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.40 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.94 indicating that Hope Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Hope Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Northwest Bancshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

84.0% of Hope Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.3% of Northwest Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 2.3% of Hope Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Northwest Bancshares shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Hope Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.2%. Northwest Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. Hope Bancorp pays out 107.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Northwest Bancshares pays out 86.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Northwest Bancshares is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Northwest Bancshares has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Hope Bancorp. Northwest Bancshares is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Hope Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Hope Bancorp	$967.63M	1.78	$61.59M	$0.52	25.85
Northwest Bancshares	$878.94M	2.51	$126.01M	$0.93	16.18

Hope Bancorp has a beta of 0.83, indicating that its share price is 17% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northwest Bancshares has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

Hope Bancorp presently has a consensus price target of $14.50, suggesting a potential upside of 7.89%. Northwest Bancshares has a consensus price target of $14.80, suggesting a potential downside of 1.66%. Given Hope Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Hope Bancorp is more favorable than Northwest Bancshares.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Hope Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40
Northwest Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Northwest Bancshares has a net margin of 14.72% compared to Hope Bancorp's net margin of 6.56%. Northwest Bancshares' return on equity of 9.79% beat Hope Bancorp's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hope Bancorp	6.56%	5.32%	0.65%
Northwest Bancshares	14.72%	9.79%	1.11%

Summary

Hope Bancorp beats Northwest Bancshares on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to S&T Bancorp?

S&T Bancorp (NASDAQ:STBA) and Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:NWBI) are both finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

S&T Bancorp has a net margin of 23.71% compared to Northwest Bancshares' net margin of 14.72%. Northwest Bancshares' return on equity of 9.79% beat S&T Bancorp's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
S&T Bancorp	23.71%	9.35%	1.38%
Northwest Bancshares	14.72%	9.79%	1.11%

S&T Bancorp currently has a consensus price target of $46.60, suggesting a potential downside of 4.66%. Northwest Bancshares has a consensus price target of $14.80, suggesting a potential downside of 1.66%. Given Northwest Bancshares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Northwest Bancshares is more favorable than S&T Bancorp.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
S&T Bancorp	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.29
Northwest Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

S&T Bancorp has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its share price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Northwest Bancshares has a beta of 0.68, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, S&T Bancorp and S&T Bancorp both had 2 articles in the media. S&T Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.47 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.94 indicating that S&T Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
S&T Bancorp	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Northwest Bancshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

65.2% of S&T Bancorp shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.3% of Northwest Bancshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of S&T Bancorp shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Northwest Bancshares shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

S&T Bancorp has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Northwest Bancshares. S&T Bancorp is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Northwest Bancshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
S&T Bancorp	$568.51M	3.09	$134.23M	$3.57	13.69
Northwest Bancshares	$878.94M	2.51	$126.01M	$0.93	16.18

S&T Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Northwest Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.3%. S&T Bancorp pays out 41.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Northwest Bancshares pays out 86.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. S&T Bancorp has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

Summary

S&T Bancorp beats Northwest Bancshares on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of NASDAQ and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

NWBI vs. The Competition

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Metric	Northwest Bancshares	FIN Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$2.20B	$691.83M	$14.26B	$12.61B
Dividend Yield	5.32%	2.67%	5.70%	8.00%
P/E Ratio	16.18	13.86	20.48	24.26
Price / Sales	2.51	2.18	44.40	94.41
Price / Cash	12.83	18.19	19.34	49.36
Price / Book	1.16	1.21	2.25	6.29
Net Income	$126.01M	$47.20M	$1.13B	$330.66M
7 Day Performance	-0.40%	0.41%	-0.76%	-2.41%
1 Month Performance	1.69%	2.91%	0.61%	-0.64%
1 Year Performance	12.31%	25.73%	12.27%	20.09%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
NWBI Northwest Bancshares	3.9475 of 5 stars	$15.05 +0.1%	$14.80 -1.7%	+12.2%	$2.20B	$878.94M	16.18	2,233
BUSE First Busey	4.0872 of 5 stars	$29.32 -0.6%	$29.60 +1.0%	+21.9%	$2.48B	$1.04B	13.03	1,948	News Coverage Positive News Analyst Downgrade
FFBC First Financial Bancorp.	3.461 of 5 stars	$34.41 -0.6%	$33.33 -3.1%	+35.4%	$3.61B	$1.26B	12.16	2,199	Positive News Analyst Forecast
FRME First Merchants	4.4139 of 5 stars	$42.98 -1.0%	$49.00 +14.0%	+5.1%	$2.71B	$1.05B	12.65	2,086	News Coverage Positive News
HOPE Hope Bancorp	4.1303 of 5 stars	$13.35 -1.4%	$14.50 +8.7%	+16.9%	$1.71B	$967.63M	25.68	1,434	News Coverage

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Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) Competitors

NWBI vs. BUSE, FFBC, FRME, HOPE, and STBA

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to First Busey?

Do analysts rate NWBI or BUSE?

Which has more volatility and risk, NWBI or BUSE?

Is NWBI or BUSE a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to NWBI or BUSE?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in NWBI or BUSE?

Is NWBI or BUSE more profitable?

Which has better valuation & earnings, NWBI or BUSE?

Summary

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to First Financial Bancorp.?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, FFBC or NWBI?

Is FFBC or NWBI a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to FFBC or NWBI?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in FFBC or NWBI?

Which has more risk & volatility, FFBC or NWBI?

Is FFBC or NWBI more profitable?

Do analysts prefer FFBC or NWBI?

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How does Northwest Bancshares compare to First Merchants?

Is NWBI or FRME a better dividend stock?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in NWBI or FRME?

Do analysts recommend NWBI or FRME?

Which has more risk & volatility, NWBI or FRME?

Is NWBI or FRME more profitable?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, NWBI or FRME?

Does the media prefer NWBI or FRME?

Summary

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to Hope Bancorp?

Does the media favor HOPE or NWBI?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in HOPE or NWBI?

Is HOPE or NWBI a better dividend stock?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, HOPE or NWBI?

Which has more risk and volatility, HOPE or NWBI?

Do analysts recommend HOPE or NWBI?

Is HOPE or NWBI more profitable?

Summary

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to S&T Bancorp?

Is STBA or NWBI more profitable?

Do analysts prefer STBA or NWBI?

Which has more risk and volatility, STBA or NWBI?

Does the media favor STBA or NWBI?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of STBA or NWBI?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, STBA or NWBI?

Is STBA or NWBI a better dividend stock?

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