NWBI
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Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) closed at $12.21 as of 2026-03-20, trading 10.5% above its 200-week moving average of $11.05. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 11.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 44, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 3.7x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1588 weeks of data, NWBI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times. On average, these episodes lasted 12 weeks. Historically, investors who bought NWBI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +7.8%.
With a market cap of $1784 million, NWBI is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 7.2%. The stock trades at 0.9x book value.
Share count has increased 15.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 30.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in NWBI would have grown to $1496, compared to $1889 for the S&P 500. NWBI has returned 9.3% annualized vs 10.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: NWBI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After NWBI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 24 historical episodes, buying NWBI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +9.2% after 12 months (median +12.0%), compared to +4.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +27.5% vs +9.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment NWBI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
NWBI has crossed below its 200-week MA 24 times with an average 1-year return of +7.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1999 | Feb 1999 | 2 | 2.6% | -8.1% | +907.5% |
| Apr 1999 | May 1999 | 4 | 3.9% | -22.3% | +913.0% |
| Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 | 1 | 0.4% | -11.1% | +853.6% |
| Jul 1999 | Dec 2000 | 72 | 31.9% | -27.4% | +840.8% |
| Dec 2000 | Jan 2001 | 2 | 9.6% | +29.1% | +856.0% |
| Jan 2001 | May 2001 | 17 | 11.5% | +20.6% | +811.0% |
| May 2001 | Jun 2001 | 4 | 1.5% | +50.8% | +750.9% |
| Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 | 1 | 1.6% | +31.1% | +754.3% |
| Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 | 1 | 0.0% | +43.9% | +759.6% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 7 | 9.5% | -12.4% | +202.4% |
| Nov 2008 | Sep 2009 | 43 | 41.6% | -3.2% | +201.5% |
| Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | 1 | 0.7% | +15.3% | +194.8% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 4 | 6.4% | +20.1% | +204.1% |
| Feb 2020 | Feb 2021 | 51 | 39.9% | +9.0% | +29.1% |
| Jun 2021 | Jun 2021 | 1 | 1.1% | -3.9% | +22.3% |
| Jul 2021 | Sep 2021 | 12 | 5.8% | +0.7% | +21.7% |
| Apr 2022 | Apr 2022 | 1 | 0.1% | -5.2% | +21.0% |
| Apr 2022 | Jun 2022 | 8 | 5.1% | -2.3% | +24.5% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 0.2% | -6.7% | +22.5% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 17 | 12.4% | +3.9% | +23.8% |
| Aug 2023 | Nov 2023 | 15 | 14.4% | +23.9% | +25.7% |
| Mar 2024 | May 2024 | 8 | 4.2% | +17.1% | +25.3% |
| May 2024 | Jul 2024 | 7 | 4.3% | +16.5% | +22.8% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 3 | 4.0% | N/A | +16.6% |
| Average | 12 | — | +7.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NWBI below its 200-week moving average?
No. Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) is currently 10.5% above its 200-week moving average of $11.05. It would need to fall to $11.05 to cross below the line.
What is NWBI's 200-week moving average price?
Northwest Bancshares, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $11.05 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when NWBI drops below its 200-week moving average?
NWBI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 24 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +7.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 12 weeks on average.
Is NWBI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about NWBI as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 44. Return on equity is 7.2%. Price-to-book is 0.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does NWBI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 30.5 years, $100 invested in NWBI would have grown to $1496, compared to $1889 for the S&P 500. That's 9.3% annualized vs 10.1% for the index. NWBI has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does NWBI pay a dividend?
Yes. Northwest Bancshares, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 655.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20