Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.75
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1995 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.4%
Payout Ratio
87.2%
At Risk
Dividend Streak
0 years
NWBI Dividend Income Check
Safety
87.2% payout ratio with at risk safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.3% and trend is rising.
NWBI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.4%
Trailing DPS$0.75
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout87.2%
Earnings SafetyAt Risk
FCF Payout77.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR1.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.4%
1Y Total Return18.3%
5Y Total Return26.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)28.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,66310Y ago$15,22920Y ago$24,395
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
NWBI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (32 years of payments)
NWBI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. distributes 87.2% of earnings as dividends (At Risk). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 77.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
NWBI does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 1.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, NWBI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.4% dividend yield, 5.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 26.6%, with dividends contributing 28.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,229 today.
Elevated payout ratio — dividend sustainability should be monitored closely.
NWBI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.00
Avg/Payment$0.2000
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 5.73% | May 20, 2026 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | $0.2000 | — | 6.04% | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 6.88% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 6.96% | Aug 19, 2025 |
| May 8, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 6.39% | May 20, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 6.27% | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 5.51% | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 6.08% | Aug 14, 2024 |
NWBI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.4%
#1 of 9
Safety
At Risk
87.2% payout
Streak
0Y
1.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.4%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st NWBINorthwest Bancshares… | $2.0B | 5.4% | 87.2% | 0 | At Risk |
3rd  FULTFulton Financial Cor… | $4.1B | 3.6% | 36.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 TRMKTrustmark Corporatio… | $2.6B | 2.2% | 26.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  WSBCWesBanco, Inc. | $3.3B | 4.1% | 56.1% | 15 | Sustainable |
 CNOBConnectOne Bancorp, … | $1.5B | 2.1% | 39.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CHMGChemung Financial Co… | $331M | 1.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 CZWICitizens Community B… | $203M | 1.8% | 25.0% | 7 | Sustainable |
 FUNCFirst United Corpora… | $248M | 2.2% | 26.1% | 7 | Sustainable |
NWBI Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.40 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.92 | 87.0% | 1.15x | 6.3% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.79 | 101.3% | 0.99x | 6.3% |
| 2023 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.06 | 75.5% | 1.32x | 6.3% |
| 2022 | $0.80 | 1.3% | 4 | $1.05 | 76.2% | 1.31x | 6.3% |
| 2021 | $0.79 | 3.9% | 4 | $1.21 | 65.3% | 1.53x | 6.2% |
| 2020 | $0.76 | 5.6% | 4 | $0.62 | 122.6% | 0.82x | 6.0% |
| 2019 | $0.72 | 5.9% | 4 | $1.04 | 69.2% | 1.44x | 5.7% |
| 2018 | $0.68 | 6.3% | 4 | $1.02 | 66.7% | 1.50x | 5.4% |
| 2017 | $0.64 | 6.7% | 4 | $0.92 | 69.6% | 1.44x | 5.1% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NWBI stock.
How much dividend does NWBI pay per share?
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (NWBI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.75 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is NWBI's next ex-dividend date?
NWBI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. NWBI typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is NWBI's dividend safe?
NWBI's dividend safety is rated "At Risk" based on an earnings payout ratio of +87.2% and FCF payout ratio of +77.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has NWBI increased its dividend?
NWBI has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.0%.
How often does NWBI pay dividends?
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.75 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 31+ years from 1995 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in NWBI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in NWBI five years ago would be worth approximately $12,663 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is NWBI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
NWBI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.