First Northwest Stock Price, News & Analysis

Meriwether Group Capital has launched the Hero Fund to provide commercial loans for small to mid-sized companies that do not meet traditional lending criteria. The fund aims to fill the financing gap for businesses with revenues between $2 million and $75 million needing $500,000 to $5 million. Founded by banking veterans Jamie Shulman and Mike Ferguson, it partners with First Northwest Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWB) and Meriwether Group. The fund is expected to boost entrepreneurship in the Pacific Northwest.

First Northwest Bancorp (FNWB) announced a $1 million pledge to the Northwest Maritime Center (NWMC) aimed at expanding maritime education over a 10-year period. This investment aligns with NWMC's goal to double program participation from 2,950 in 2019 to 6,000 by 2025. The maritime industry, a key economic driver in Washington, faces a projected workforce shortage of 150,000 mariners by 2025. First Fed's CEO emphasized the importance of this initiative for local community development.

First Northwest Bancorp (FNWB) reported a Q4 2021 net income of $5.1 million, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.56, marking a significant increase from $4.2 million and $0.45 in Q4 2020. Total revenue rose by 18.9% to $20.6 million, while non-interest expenses increased by 25.2%. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share, payable on February 25, 2022. Assets grew to $1.92 billion, with total loans increasing 0.3% to $1.36 billion, and total deposits up 3.8% to $1.58 billion.

First Northwest Bancorp (FNWB) has partnered with Splash Financial, a leading digital lending platform, to enhance consumer loan offerings through its subsidiary, First Fed Bank. This collaboration aims to leverage fintech solutions to meet diverse customer needs across the U.S. Notable mentions include Splash's significant funding achievement of $44M in Series B and First Fed's accolades, including a Forbes best-in-state bank award in 2021. This strategic partnership aligns with FNWB's focus on sustainable earnings and innovative financial solutions.

First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWB) has released its initial report based on the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework, detailing its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. President and CEO Matt Deines emphasized the bank's commitment to sustainability and community. Key achievements include the adoption of e-records and e-signature technologies for waste reduction, the launch of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program, and the establishment of a leadership team with 50% female representation. Additional ESG-related data is available in the SASB Fact Sheet.

First Northwest Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWB) reported a net income of $4.2 million for Q3 2021, with diluted earnings per share of $0.45, reflecting increases of 40% and 41%, respectively, year-over-year. Total revenue rose 11.3% to $21.1 million. Loan growth was strong, increasing 18% year-to-date, contributing to a healthy net interest margin of 3.58%. The firm declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share, payable November 26, 2021. Total assets reached $1.85 billion, and total deposits were $1.52 billion, up 5.6% from the previous quarter.

First Northwest Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWB) reported a net income of $3.0 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, for Q2 2021, a 51.6% increase year-over-year. Year-to-date net income reached $6.1 million, marking a 114.7% growth compared to the same period in 2020. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share, payable on August 27, 2021. Loan growth surged over 26% year-over-year, with total deposits increasing by 23.2%. However, net interest margin contracted to 3.34% from 3.48% in the previous quarter, primarily due to subordinated notes issuance.

First Northwest Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWB) has announced the retirement of David Blake from its Board of Directors, effective September 28, 2021, after serving since 2005. In his place, Gabriel S. Galanda has been appointed to both the Company and First Federal Savings and Loan Association boards. Galanda brings extensive legal expertise and a commitment to serving underserved communities, which is expected to enhance board deliberations. The bank, founded in 1923, operates several branches across Washington, focusing on sustainable earnings and diverse financial solutions.