NWBI Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Acquisition Synergies, Stock Flat at $12.77

Northwest Bancshares (NASDAQ:NWBI) reported Q4 2025 non-GAAP EPS of $0.33, beating estimates by 7.8%, while revenue grew 14.7% year-over-year to $172.2 million. The performance was driven by the integration of Penns Woods Bancorp, improved loan yields, and expense control. Management expects full cost savings from the acquisition by Q1 2026, ahead of schedule, and targets balanced loan growth in commercial and consumer segments. The company emphasized deposit cost management amid anticipated rate cuts. Shares traded at $12.77 post-earnings, nearly unchanged from pre-release levels.