Finward Bancorp Q2 net income edges down as non-performing loans rise

Finward Bancorp

28/07/2026 22:03

Overview
U.S. community bank's Q2 net income and EPS declined slightly from prior quarter
Net interest margin rose, driven by loan repricing and new originations
Non-performing loans increased, reflecting diverse credits, not broad economic stress

Outlook
Finward Bancorp says near-term priorities are serving customers, credit quality, and merger preparation

Result Drivers
LOAN GROWTH AND REPRICING - Net interest margin increased due to continued repricing and maturity of the loan portfolio, as well as strength in new loan originations
DEPOSIT FUNDING - Modest deposit growth was driven by cyclical flows and deposit pricing adjustments
HIGHER OPERATING COSTS - Non-interest expense rose slightly, mainly due to compensation, benefits, and seasonal professional services costs

Company press release: ID:nBw9zcJC8a

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 EPS
 
$0.48
 
Q2 Net Income
 
$2.1 mln
 
Q2 Adjusted Net Interest Margin
 
3.37%
 
Q2 Net Interest Margin
 
3.25%
 

Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the banks peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Finward Bancorp is $38.50, about 13% below its July 27 closing price of $44.24
The stock recently traded at 16 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago

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