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Mar 31, 2025
Northwest Bancshares Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Net income increased significantly, driven by higher net interest income and improved efficiency
Key Takeaways
Northwest Bancshares reported a strong first quarter for 2025, with record net income of $43 million, a substantial increase from the prior year and quarter. This performance was attributed to expanding net interest margin, increased net interest income, and reduced noninterest expense. The company also announced regulatory approval for the Penns Woods merger and maintained stable credit quality.
Net income for Q1 2025 was $43 million, up $14 million from Q1 2024 and $11 million from Q4 2024.
Diluted EPS was $0.34 for Q1 2025, compared to $0.23 in Q1 2024 and $0.26 in Q4 2024.
Net interest margin expanded to 3.87% in Q1 2025, a 45 basis point increase from Q1 2024 and a 4th consecutive quarter of improvement.
Total noninterest expense decreased by 3.8% from the prior quarter due to lower non-personnel expenses.
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Forward Guidance
The company remains confident about the year ahead, focusing on managing controllable factors, completing the Penns Woods acquisition, and capitalizing on strategic growth opportunities.
Positive Outlook
- Continued focus on serving core customers and communities.
- Building on strong and stable financial foundations.
- Maintaining prudent cost control and risk management discipline.
- Executing to plan on the financial close and systems conversion for the Penns Woods acquisition by late July 2025.
- Well prepared to capitalize on opportunities aligned with the strategy for sustainable, responsible, and profitable growth.
Challenges Ahead
- Despite the unpredictable operating environment.
- No specific negative guidance points were provided in the report.
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