Does the media refer more to BUSE or NWBI?

In the previous week, First Busey had 13 more articles in the media than Northwest Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for First Busey and 10 mentions for Northwest Bancshares. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.37 indicating that First Busey is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment First Busey 12 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 8 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Northwest Bancshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media refer more to CATY or NWBI?

In the previous week, Cathay General Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Northwest Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp and 10 mentions for Northwest Bancshares. Cathay General Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.37 indicating that Cathay General Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Cathay General Bancorp 10 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) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media refer more to FFBC or NWBI?

In the previous week, Northwest Bancshares had 2 more articles in the media than First Financial Bancorp.. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Northwest Bancshares and 8 mentions for First Financial Bancorp.. First Financial Bancorp.'s average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.37 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) 3 Neutral mention(s) 1 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Northwest Bancshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Does the media favor NWBI or FRME?

In the previous week, Northwest Bancshares had 7 more articles in the media than First Merchants. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Northwest Bancshares and 3 mentions for First Merchants. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.37 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) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral First Merchants 1 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive

Does the media refer more to HOPE or NWBI?

In the previous week, Hope Bancorp had 8 more articles in the media than Northwest Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Hope Bancorp and 10 mentions for Northwest Bancshares. Hope Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.37 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 11 Very Positive mention(s) 3 Positive mention(s) 2 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive Northwest Bancshares 0 Very Positive mention(s) 2 Positive mention(s) 5 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Neutral

Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) Competitors

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

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), Cathay General Bancorp (CATY), First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC), First Merchants (FRME), and Hope Bancorp (HOPE). These companies are all part of the "regional banks" industry.

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to First Busey?

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

First Busey currently has a consensus target price of $32.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.69%. Northwest Bancshares has a consensus target price of $15.20, suggesting a potential downside of 3.43%. Given First Busey's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe First Busey is more favorable than Northwest Bancshares.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Busey	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.86
Northwest Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

In the previous week, First Busey had 13 more articles in the media than Northwest Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 23 mentions for First Busey and 10 mentions for Northwest Bancshares. First Busey's average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.37 indicating that First Busey is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
First Busey	12 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	8 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Northwest Bancshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

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
First Busey	$1.04B	2.50	$135.26M	$2.42	12.75
Northwest Bancshares	$878.94M	2.62	$126.01M	$1.03	15.28

First Busey has a net margin of 21.00% compared to Northwest Bancshares' net margin of 16.26%. First Busey's return on equity of 10.42% beat Northwest Bancshares' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Busey	21.00%	10.42%	1.41%
Northwest Bancshares	16.26%	10.25%	1.15%

First Busey pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Northwest Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. First Busey pays out 43.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Northwest Bancshares pays out 77.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. First Busey has increased its dividend for 10 consecutive years.

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

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

Summary

First Busey beats Northwest Bancshares on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to Cathay General Bancorp?

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

75.0% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.3% of Northwest Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. 4.5% of Cathay General Bancorp shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Northwest Bancshares shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Cathay General Bancorp presently has a consensus price target of $62.25, suggesting a potential downside of 1.49%. Northwest Bancshares has a consensus price target of $15.20, suggesting a potential downside of 3.43%. Given Cathay General Bancorp's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Cathay General Bancorp is more favorable than Northwest Bancshares.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Cathay General Bancorp	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33
Northwest Bancshares	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

Cathay General Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Northwest Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Cathay General Bancorp pays out 29.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Northwest Bancshares pays out 77.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Cathay General Bancorp has a beta of 0.86, indicating that its stock price is 14% 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.

In the previous week, Cathay General Bancorp had 2 more articles in the media than Northwest Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Cathay General Bancorp and 10 mentions for Northwest Bancshares. Cathay General Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.37 indicating that Cathay General Bancorp is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Cathay General Bancorp	10 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)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Cathay General Bancorp has higher revenue and earnings than Northwest Bancshares. Cathay General 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
Cathay General Bancorp	$1.38B	3.06	$315.12M	$5.12	12.34
Northwest Bancshares	$878.94M	2.62	$126.01M	$1.03	15.28

Cathay General Bancorp has a net margin of 24.66% compared to Northwest Bancshares' net margin of 16.26%. Cathay General Bancorp's return on equity of 11.71% beat Northwest Bancshares' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Cathay General Bancorp	24.66%	11.71%	1.43%
Northwest Bancshares	16.26%	10.25%	1.15%

Summary

Cathay General Bancorp beats Northwest Bancshares on 15 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 analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, earnings and risk.

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

First Financial Bancorp. pays an annual dividend of $1.00 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 5.1%. First Financial Bancorp. pays out 35.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Northwest Bancshares pays out 77.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. First Financial Bancorp. has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Northwest Bancshares had 2 more articles in the media than First Financial Bancorp.. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Northwest Bancshares and 8 mentions for First Financial Bancorp.. First Financial Bancorp.'s average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.37 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)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Northwest Bancshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

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	2.82	$255.60M	$2.83	11.95
Northwest Bancshares	$878.94M	2.62	$126.01M	$1.03	15.28

First Financial Bancorp. currently has a consensus target price of $33.67, suggesting a potential downside of 0.48%. Northwest Bancshares has a consensus target price of $15.20, suggesting a potential downside of 3.43%. Given First Financial Bancorp.'s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe First Financial Bancorp. is more favorable than Northwest Bancshares.

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

First Financial Bancorp. has a net margin of 20.77% compared to Northwest Bancshares' net margin of 16.26%. First Financial Bancorp.'s return on equity of 11.13% beat Northwest Bancshares' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Financial Bancorp.	20.77%	11.13%	1.49%
Northwest Bancshares	16.26%	10.25%	1.15%

First Financial Bancorp. has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its share price is 8% 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.

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 stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.

Northwest Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. First Merchants pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Northwest Bancshares pays out 77.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. First Merchants pays out 47.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Merchants has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years.

First Merchants has a net margin of 17.05% compared to Northwest Bancshares' net margin of 16.26%. Northwest Bancshares' return on equity of 10.25% beat First Merchants' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Northwest Bancshares	16.26%	10.25%	1.15%
First Merchants	17.05%	9.02%	1.14%

66.3% of Northwest Bancshares shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.9% of First Merchants shares are held by institutional investors. 1.1% of Northwest Bancshares shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.8% of First Merchants shares are held by company 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.

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	2.62	$126.01M	$1.03	15.28
First Merchants	$1.05B	2.58	$226M	$3.12	13.83

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.

Northwest Bancshares currently has a consensus price target of $15.20, suggesting a potential downside of 3.43%. First Merchants has a consensus price target of $49.00, suggesting a potential upside of 13.58%. Given First Merchants' higher possible 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

In the previous week, Northwest Bancshares had 7 more articles in the media than First Merchants. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Northwest Bancshares and 3 mentions for First Merchants. First Merchants' average media sentiment score of 0.69 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.37 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)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
First Merchants	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

First Merchants beats Northwest Bancshares on 11 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 better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, earnings, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and profitability.

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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Northwest Bancshares has a net margin of 16.26% compared to Hope Bancorp's net margin of 12.53%. Northwest Bancshares' return on equity of 10.25% beat Hope Bancorp's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Hope Bancorp	12.53%	5.71%	0.70%
Northwest Bancshares	16.26%	10.25%	1.15%

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 currently has a consensus price target of $15.00, suggesting a potential upside of 7.07%. Northwest Bancshares has a consensus price target of $15.20, suggesting a potential downside of 3.43%. Given Hope Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research 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

Hope Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.0%. Northwest Bancshares pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.1%. Hope Bancorp pays out 56.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Northwest Bancshares pays out 77.7% 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 has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Hope Bancorp. Hope 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
Hope Bancorp	$967.63M	1.85	$61.59M	$1.00	14.01
Northwest Bancshares	$878.94M	2.62	$126.01M	$1.03	15.28

In the previous week, Hope Bancorp had 8 more articles in the media than Northwest Bancshares. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Hope Bancorp and 10 mentions for Northwest Bancshares. Hope Bancorp's average media sentiment score of 1.12 beat Northwest Bancshares' score of 0.37 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	11 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Northwest Bancshares	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	5 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

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

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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NWBI vs. The Competition

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Metric	Northwest Bancshares	Banks Industry	Finance Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$2.30B	$22.56B	$13.65B	$12.46B
Dividend Yield	5.08%	3.21%	5.95%	10.03%
P/E Ratio	15.28	28.09	28.66	24.53
Price / Sales	2.62	9.54	468.01	92.60
Price / Cash	13.42	16.17	44.50	46.71
Price / Book	1.22	1.38	3.68	6.07
Net Income	$126.01M	$2.57B	$1.31B	$348.23M
7 Day Performance	2.14%	0.61%	3.63%	-0.42%
1 Month Performance	4.10%	2.39%	0.07%	-4.80%
1 Year Performance	34.64%	30.95%	12.94%	18.61%

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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	2.3439 of 5 stars	$15.74 flat	$15.20 -3.4%	+34.6%	$2.30B	$878.94M	15.28	2,233	Earnings Report Insider Trade Gap Up
BUSE First Busey	4.414 of 5 stars	$30.23 +1.6%	$29.75 -1.6%	+39.4%	$2.56B	$790.86M	13.44	1,948	Positive News Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
CATY Cathay General Bancorp	3.1782 of 5 stars	$63.55 +1.6%	$62.25 -2.0%	+41.0%	$4.26B	$1.38B	12.41	1,268	Positive News Insider Trade
FFBC First Financial Bancorp.	2.7167 of 5 stars	$33.79 +0.6%	$33.67 -0.4%	+43.1%	$3.55B	$1.26B	11.94	2,199	Insider Trade
FRME First Merchants	4.1853 of 5 stars	$43.42 +1.8%	$49.00 +12.9%	+16.2%	$2.74B	$1.05B	13.92	2,086

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Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) Competitors

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

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to First Busey?

Do analysts rate BUSE or NWBI?

Does the media refer more to BUSE or NWBI?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, BUSE or NWBI?

Is BUSE or NWBI more profitable?

Is BUSE or NWBI a better dividend stock?

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

Which has more volatility and risk, BUSE or NWBI?

Summary

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to Cathay General Bancorp?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in CATY or NWBI?

Do analysts prefer CATY or NWBI?

Is CATY or NWBI a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk and volatility, CATY or NWBI?

Does the media refer more to CATY or NWBI?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, CATY or NWBI?

Is CATY or NWBI more profitable?

Summary

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to First Financial Bancorp.?

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

Is FFBC or NWBI a better dividend stock?

Does the media refer more to FFBC or NWBI?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, FFBC or NWBI?

Do analysts prefer FFBC or NWBI?

Is FFBC or NWBI more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, FFBC or NWBI?

Summary

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to First Merchants?

Is NWBI or FRME a better dividend stock?

Is NWBI or FRME more profitable?

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

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, NWBI or FRME?

Which has more volatility & risk, NWBI or FRME?

Do analysts recommend NWBI or FRME?

Does the media favor NWBI or FRME?

Summary

How does Northwest Bancshares compare to Hope Bancorp?

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

Is HOPE or NWBI more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, HOPE or NWBI?

Do analysts recommend HOPE or NWBI?

Is HOPE or NWBI a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, HOPE or NWBI?

Does the media refer more to HOPE or NWBI?

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