Northwest Bancshares Posts Record Q2 Net Income of $54M as NIM Expands to 3.75%

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Northwest Bancshares delivered record Q2 2026 net income of $54 million ($0.36 diluted EPS), as net interest margin expanded to 3.75% and credit metrics stayed strong. The quarter reflects the benefits of the Penns Woods acquisition and disciplined expense management.

check_boxKey Events · Earnings and Guidance · NWBI

• Record Q2 Net Income

  GAAP net income reached $54 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, up 59% from $34 million a year ago. Adjusted diluted EPS (non-GAAP) was $0.37.

• Net Interest Margin Expansion

  Net interest margin (FTE) increased to 3.75% from 3.56% a year ago, driven by higher loan yields (5.61%) and lower deposit costs (1.43%).

• Strong Credit Quality

  Annualized net charge-offs were 0.15% of average loans, and nonperforming assets stood at 0.69% of total assets. The allowance for credit losses covered nonperforming loans 162%.

• Loan and Deposit Growth

  Average loans grew 16.4% year-over-year to $13.1 billion, and average deposits increased 16.3% to $14.1 billion, largely reflecting the Penns Woods acquisition.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · NWBI · Finance

A 59% year-over-year surge in net income to a record $54 million underscores the quarter's strength, fueled by a 23% jump in net interest income and a 10.6% increase in noninterest income. The net interest margin widened to 3.75%, benefiting from higher asset yields and lower deposit costs. Credit quality remains a bright spot, with net charge-offs at just 0.15% and nonperforming assets at 0.69%. These results highlight the successful integration of the Penns Woods acquisition and organic growth in commercial lending. The board also declared a $0.20 quarterly dividend, marking the 127th consecutive quarter of payouts.