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Jun 30, 2022
Northwest Bancshares Q2 2022 Earnings Report
Net income decreased compared to the same quarter last year, influenced by the sale of the Northwest insurance line of business in the previous year.
Key Takeaways
Northwest Bancshares reported a net income of $33.4 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2022. This represents a decrease of $15.5 million, or 31.7%, compared to the same quarter last year. The results reflect loan growth momentum and an expansion in the net interest margin, offset by the impact of the previous year's gain from the sale of the insurance business.
Net income for Q2 2022 was $33.4 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, down from $49.0 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year.
Organic loan growth was approximately $200.0 million, or almost 2.0%, augmented by the purchase of loan portfolios.
Net interest margin expanded by 32bp due to increased market interest rates and deployment of excess liquidity into higher yielding interest-earning assets.
Asset quality metrics improved, with nonperforming and classified assets decreasing.
Northwest Bancshares
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Forward Guidance
This release may contain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition and results of operations of Northwest Bancshares, Inc. including, without limitations, statements relating to the earnings outlook of the Company. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties.
Challenges Ahead
- changes in the interest rate environment
- competitive pressure among financial services companies
- general economic conditions including an increase in non-performing loans
- changes in legislation or regulatory requirements
- difficulties in continuing to improve operating efficiencies