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NWBI

Northwest Bancshares, Inc.

NWBI

Financial Services · Banks - Regional · Stock · quarterly payer

$14.72

Undervalued · +68% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

5.43%

Annual Dividend

$0.80

Payout Ratio

77%

5-Yr Growth

1.0%

Ex-Date

Aug 6, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about NWBI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 8, 2026, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) has a forward dividend yield of 5.43%, based on an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and a share price of $14.72.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, NWBI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (90 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • NWBI has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • NWBI's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 6, 2026, for a dividend of $0.20 per share.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, NWBI pays out 77% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • NWBI's dividend has grown at an average rate of 1.0% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, NWBI's 5.43% yield is 13% below its five-year average yield of 6.25%.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for NWBI is $24.75 per share, 68% above the $14.72 share price, so NWBI screens as undervalued.
  • Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "NWBI Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/NWBI

Summary

As of Oct 8, 2026, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) yields 5.43% ($0.80 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (90/100).

Is NWBI a good dividend stock?

Yes

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.43% ($0.80/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
5.43%
Payout Ratio
77%
Annual Dividend
$0.80
5-Yr Avg Growth
1.0%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 6, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.69
Market Cap
$2.2B
P/E Ratio
14.3
5-Yr Total Return
10%
52-Week Range
$11.25 – $16.16
Dividend Safety
A · 90/100
Ever Cut?
No
NWBI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 6, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →NWBI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NWBI a good dividend stock?

Yes. Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.43% ($0.80/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is NWBI undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, NWBI's fair value is about $24.75 versus a $14.72 share price — so it looks undervalued (+68% vs. fair value).

Is NWBI's dividend safe?

NWBI has a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is NWBI's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for NWBI is about $24.75 per share, roughly 68% above the current $14.72 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is NWBI a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data NWBI screens as "yes" and undervalued. Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 5.43% ($0.80/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will NWBI cut its dividend?

NWBI earns a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does NWBI pay a dividend?

Yes. Northwest Bancshares, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.80 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 5.43%.

What is NWBI's dividend yield?

As of Oct 8, 2026, NWBI's forward dividend yield is 5.43%, based on a $0.80 annual dividend and a $14.72 share price.

What is NWBI's dividend per share?

As of Oct 8, 2026, NWBI pays $0.80 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is NWBI's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 8, 2026, NWBI's payout ratio is 77% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has NWBI grown its dividend?

NWBI does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next NWBI ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 8, 2026, NWBI's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 6, 2026, for $0.20 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.80 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$20.00
Annual$80.00
Monthly avg$6.67

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