Northwest Bancshares (NWBI) Insider Bowers Sells $23K of Stock

On June 18, 2026, Urich Bowers, NWBI's Chief Consumer Banking and Strategy Officer, sold 1,589 shares of the company. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.35, amounting to a total transaction value of $22,802.15. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Other Institutional Activity in NWBI

Several institutional investors adjusted their positions in NWBI. BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings by 319,597 shares, ending with 20,873,826 shares valued at approximately $264.9 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP added 427,125 shares, bringing its total to 9,035,232 shares worth about $114.7 million. State Street Corp grew its stake by 589,648 shares, resulting in 8,908,027 shares valued at $113 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC initiated a new position with 8,856,791 shares valued at $112.4 million, while Vanguard Capital Management LLC also opened a new stake with 6,500,864 shares worth around $82.5 million. First Trust Advisors LP significantly increased its holdings by 3,188,964 shares, totaling 4,238,376 shares valued at $53.8 million.

Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Stock Down 5.5%

Shares of NWBI traded near $14.62 on Monday. The company has seen active trading among institutional investors, reflecting varying levels of confidence. The stock's recent activity includes significant movements by major funds, which could influence future performance.

Insider Buying and Selling at Northwest Bancshares, Inc.

In addition to Urich Bowers' sale, several other insiders made transactions earlier in June. On June 5, 2026, Steven Chad Ballard, Chief Information Officer, purchased 47,217 shares. David Tullio, Mark Paup, Timothy Hunter, and Robert Campana each bought 4,053 shares on the same day. These purchases were not part of any pre-arranged plan.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have been active in setting price targets for NWBI. On April 29, 2026, both DA Davidson and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained their hold ratings with a price target of $15. Previously, on January 28, 2026, DA Davidson had set a target of $13, while Piper Sandler assumed coverage with a hold rating and a $13 target on December 17, 2025. The analyst consensus remains a hold with a target price averaging $15.

About NWBI

NWBI operates in the banking sector, providing financial services to consumers and businesses. The company is involved in various banking activities, including loans, deposits, and investment services, catering to a wide range of customers.

Bottom Line

Urich Bowers' recent sale of NWBI shares is part of a broader pattern of insider transactions and institutional adjustments. Investors closely watch these moves for insights into the company's future prospects. Institutional and insider activities provide a snapshot of confidence levels, though they are backward-looking. Analyst ratings suggest a cautious outlook with a hold consensus.