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Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) reported a net income of $33.7 million for the quarter ending March 31, 2023, marking a 19.1% increase from the prior year. This corresponds to earnings of $0.26 per diluted share, compared to $0.22 a year earlier. The company announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, yielding approximately 6.7% based on its market value. Notable loan growth of $171.8 million (1.6%) was realized, primarily from commercial lending. Net interest income rose by 24.1% to $112.5 million. Despite an increase in the provision for credit losses to $5.0 million, asset quality improved, with nonperforming loans decreasing. Operating expenses rose by 8.8%, largely due to increased professional services and processing costs.
Northwest Bank has announced the formation of a new Commercial Finance Group, aimed at enhancing its commercial loan offerings. Financial veterans Lee Palm, Brian Shapiro, and Phil Mulder will lead this initiative, focusing on business aviation, trucking, marine financing, and general equipment loans. Palm, who has more than 20 years of experience, will serve as president. Shapiro brings over 35 years in commercial lending, while Mulder has significant experience in credit and risk. This expansion marks a strategic effort to diversify and grow Northwest Bank's capabilities across the eastern United States.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) reported a net income of $34.6 million for Q4 2022, a 15.3% increase from the previous year, translating to $0.27 per diluted share. The net interest margin improved to 3.57% from 2.89% due to higher interest rates and an effective asset mix. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, marking 113 consecutive quarters of dividends. However, the provision for credit losses rose to $9.0 million, reflecting economic concerns. Overall, net income for 2022 was $133.7 million, a 13.4% decline from 2021, primarily due to increased credit loss provisions and decreased noninterest income.
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) reported net income of $37.3 million, or $0.29 per diluted share for Q3 2022, reflecting a 6.4% increase from Q3 2021. The annualized return on equity rose to 9.84% from 8.86%. A quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share was declared, marking the 112th consecutive quarter of dividends. Net interest income increased 14.6% to $112.7 million, driven by rising interest rates. However, the provision for credit losses rose by 276.6% to $7.7 million, reflecting economic concerns.
