Are analysts right about Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI)?

Financials · price $15.33 · median target $17.00 (+11%)

In short — Over the past 12 months, 40% of analyst price targets on Northwest Bancshares, Inc. turned out profitable, for an average return of +10% (across 5 timestamped calls). The current consensus is "Hold" with a median price target of $17.00 (+11% vs the current $15.33, from 3 analysts).

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Current price

$15.33

Median target (12 mo)

$17.00 +11%

Analyst accuracy (1 yr)

40%

Avg return / call (1 yr)

+10%

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Historical analyst accuracy

For Northwest Bancshares, Inc., we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 40% were profitable, average return +10% (5 calls). At 3 months: -6% average return (0% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.

Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)

Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.

Not enough scored calls for a reliable ranking.

Frequently asked questions

Is Northwest Bancshares, Inc. a buy right now?

The analyst consensus on Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) is "Hold" (2 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 40% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.

What is Northwest Bancshares, Inc.'s price target?

The median 12-month price target is $17.00 (+11% vs $15.33), ranging from $16.00 to $18.00 (3 analysts).

Are analysts accurate on Northwest Bancshares, Inc.?

Over 1 year, 40% of analyst targets on Northwest Bancshares, Inc. were profitable, for an average return of +10% (across 5 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.

What is the Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock forecast?

Analysts target a median of $17.00 within 12 months, i.e. +11% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $18.00, the most cautious $16.00.

What is the Northwest Bancshares, Inc. stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?

Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $17.00, +11%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (40%), and the stock's past trajectory.

Is Northwest Bancshares, Inc. overvalued?

Detailed valuation data for Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is available in the interactive analysis.

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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.