Should I buy or sell Finward Bancorp stock right now?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Finward Bancorp in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" FNWD shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FNWD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View FNWD analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Finward Bancorp's stock price target for 2024?

1 brokers have issued 1-year price targets for Finward Bancorp's stock. Their FNWD share price targets range from $30.00 to $42.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $36.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 72.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FNWD or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have FNWD shares performed in 2023?

Finward Bancorp's stock was trading at $36.20 at the start of the year. Since then, FNWD shares have decreased by 42.3% and is now trading at $20.90. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

How were Finward Bancorp's earnings last quarter?

Finward Bancorp (OTCMKTS:FNWD) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October, 25th. The company reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter. The company earned $15.53 million during the quarter. Finward Bancorp had a net margin of 14.46% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.52%.

How often does Finward Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Finward Bancorp?

Finward Bancorp announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.31 per share on Thursday, July 6th. This represents a $1.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.93%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 22nd. Read our dividend analysis for FNWD .

Is Finward Bancorp a good dividend stock?

Finward Bancorp (OTCMKTS:FNWD) pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.94%. FNWD has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 49.21%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FNWD will have a dividend payout ratio of 59.05% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for FNWD .

How do I buy shares of Finward Bancorp?

Shares of FNWD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Finward Bancorp Stock Price, News & Analysis (OTCMKTS:FNWD)

$20.90

0.00 (0.00%)

(As of 11/30/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $20.81
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$21.79
50-Day Range: $18.22
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52-Week Range: $17.29
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$37.80

Volume: 36,935 shs
Average Volume: 4,154 shs
Market Capitalization: $89.87 million

P/E Ratio: 6.79
Dividend Yield: 5.93%
Price Target: $36.00

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Finward Bancorp MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 72.2% Upside
$36.00 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: -2.33%
From $2.15 to $2.10 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.11 out of 5 stars

3.0

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Finward Bancorp has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $36.00, Finward Bancorp has a forecasted upside of 72.2% from its current price of $20.90.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Finward Bancorp has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for FNWD.

3.3

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Finward Bancorp is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.94%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Finward Bancorp does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Finward Bancorp is 49.21%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Finward Bancorp will have a dividend payout ratio of 59.05% next year. This indicates that Finward Bancorp will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for FNWD.

0.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Finward Bancorp this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Finward Bancorp insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
13.70% of the stock of Finward Bancorp is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 25.07% of the stock of Finward Bancorp is held by institutions.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Finward Bancorp are expected to decrease by -2.33% in the coming year, from $2.15 to $2.10 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Finward Bancorp is 6.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 112.25.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Finward Bancorp is 6.79, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 358.83.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Finward Bancorp has a P/B Ratio of 0.66. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Finward Bancorp Stock (OTCMKTS:FNWD)

Finward Bancorp operates as the holding company for Peoples Bank that provides various banking products and services. The company's deposit products include non-interest- and interest-bearing demand accounts, savings accounts, money market deposit accounts, certificate accounts, and retirement savings plans. Its loan products portfolio comprises residential mortgage loans that enable borrowers to purchase existing homes, refinance existing homes, or construct new homes; construction loans primarily to individuals and contractors; commercial real estate loans; consumer loans to individuals for personal, household, or family purposes; home equity line of credit; home improvement loans and equity loans; commercial business loans; government loans; and loans to municipalities. The company also offers estate and retirement planning, guardianships, land trusts, profit sharing and 401(k) retirement plans, IRA and Keogh accounts, and investment agency accounts, as well as serves as the personal representative of estates, and acts as trustee for revocable and irrevocable trusts. In addition, it provides insurance and annuity investments to wealth management customers; holds real estate properties; and operates as a real estate investment trust. The company was formerly known as NorthWest Indiana Bancorp and changed its name to Finward Bancorp in May 2021. Finward Bancorp was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Munster, Indiana.

FNWD Stock Price History

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FNWD Stock News Headlines

November 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Finward Bancorp (OTCMKTS:FNWD) Trading Up 2.5%

November 9, 2023 | morningstar.com

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Finward Bancorp GAAP EPS of $0.51 in-line, revenue of $15.53M misses by $2.12M

October 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Finward Bancorp Announces Earnings for the Nine Months and Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

October 24, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

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FINWARD BANCORP ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER DIVIDEND

July 26, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

Finward Bancorp GAAP EPS of $0.57, revenue of $17.1M

December 15, 2022 | gurufocus.com

An Insider Just Bought Shares of Finward Bancorp; Could This Stock Be a Value Opportunity?

February 2, 2022 | ca.finance.yahoo.com

FINWARD BANCORP AND PEOPLES BANK COMPLETE ACQUISITION OF ROYAL FINANCIAL, INC. AND ROYAL SAVINGS BANK

February 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

FINWARD BANCORP AND PEOPLES BANK COMPLETE ACQUISITION OF ROYAL FINANCIAL, INC. AND ROYAL SAVINGS BANK

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 10/25/2023
Today: 11/30/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
Industry: Banks - Regional
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Financial Services
Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:FNWD
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 919864
Web: www.ibankpeoples.com
Phone: (219) 836-4400
Fax: N/A
Employees: 281
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $36.00
High Stock Price Target: $42.00
Low Stock Price Target: $30.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +72.2%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.52
Trailing P/E Ratio: 6.79
Forward P/E Ratio: 9.72
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $15.08 million
Net Margins: 14.46%
Pretax Margin: 15.59%
Return on Equity: 10.52%
Return on Assets: 0.67%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.10
Current Ratio: 0.87
Quick Ratio: 0.87

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $69.50 million
Price / Sales: 1.29
Cash Flow: $5.25 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.98
Book Value: $31.76 per share
Price / Book: 0.66

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 4,300,000
Free Float: 3,714,000
Market Cap: $89.87 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.43

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Key Executives

Mr. Benjamin J. Bochnowski (Age 42)
President, CEO & Chairman
Comp: $447.84k
Mr. Peymon S. Torabi (Age 46)
Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer
Comp: $245.14k
Mr. Robert T. Lowry (Age 61)
Executive VP & COO
Comp: $286.21k
Mr. Todd M. Scheub (Age 55)
Executive VP & Chief Revenue Officer
Comp: $305.37k
Ms. Tanya A. Leetz (Age 53)
Executive VP and Chief Information & Technology Officer
Mr. David J. Kwait J.D.
M.B.A., Senior VP, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Risk Officer
Mr. John J. Diederich (Age 70)
Executive Advisor
Comp: $248.23k

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FNWD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Finward Bancorp stock right now?: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Finward Bancorp in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" FNWD shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FNWD, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View FNWD analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Finward Bancorp's stock price target for 2024?: 1 brokers have issued 1-year price targets for Finward Bancorp's stock. Their FNWD share price targets range from $30.00 to $42.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $36.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 72.2% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for FNWD or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have FNWD shares performed in 2023?: Finward Bancorp's stock was trading at $36.20 at the start of the year. Since then, FNWD shares have decreased by 42.3% and is now trading at $20.90.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
How were Finward Bancorp's earnings last quarter?: Finward Bancorp (OTCMKTS:FNWD) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October, 25th. The company reported $0.51 EPS for the quarter. The company earned $15.53 million during the quarter. Finward Bancorp had a net margin of 14.46% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.52%.

How often does Finward Bancorp pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Finward Bancorp?: Finward Bancorp announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.31 per share on Thursday, July 6th. This represents a $1.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.93%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 22nd.
Read our dividend analysis for FNWD.
Is Finward Bancorp a good dividend stock?: Finward Bancorp (OTCMKTS:FNWD) pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.94%. FNWD has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 49.21%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, FNWD will have a dividend payout ratio of 59.05% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for FNWD.
How do I buy shares of Finward Bancorp?: Shares of FNWD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (OTCMKTS:FNWD) was last updated on 12/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Finward Bancorp Stock Price, News & Analysis (OTCMKTS:FNWD)

Finward Bancorp MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Finward Bancorp Stock (OTCMKTS:FNWD)

FNWD Stock Price History

FNWD Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

FNWD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™