Northwest Bancshares Stock Forward View - Simple Exponential Smoothing

NWBI Stock  USD 13.34  0.10  0.76%   
Northwest Stock outlook is based on your current time horizon. We suggest always using this module together with an analysis of Northwest Bancshares' historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
As of 6th of February 2026 the relative strength index (rsi) of Northwest Bancshares' share price is below 20 . This indicates that the stock is significantly oversold. The fundamental principle of the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is to quantify the velocity at which market participants are driving the price of a financial instrument upwards or downwards.

Momentum 0

 Sell Peaked

 
Oversold
 
Overbought
The successful prediction of Northwest Bancshares' future price could yield a significant profit. We analyze noise-free headlines and recent hype associated with Northwest Bancshares, which may create opportunities for some arbitrage if properly timed. Below are the key fundamental drivers impacting Northwest Bancshares' stock price prediction:
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.194
EPS Estimate Next Quarter
0.3038
EPS Estimate Current Year
1.3086
EPS Estimate Next Year
1.41
Wall Street Target Price
13.75
Using Northwest Bancshares hype-based prediction, you can estimate the value of Northwest Bancshares from the perspective of Northwest Bancshares response to recently generated media hype and the effects of current headlines on its competitors. We also analyze overall investor sentiment towards Northwest Bancshares using Northwest Bancshares' stock options and short interest. It helps to benchmark the overall future attitude of investors towards Northwest using crowd psychology based on the activity and movement of Northwest Bancshares' stock price.

Northwest Bancshares Short Interest

A significant increase or decrease in Northwest Bancshares' short interest from the previous month could be a good indicator of investor sentiment towards Northwest. Short interest can provide insight into the potential direction of Northwest Bancshares stock and how bullish or bearish investors feel about the market overall.
200 Day MA
12.3899
Short Percent
0.038
Short Ratio
5.54
Shares Short Prior Month
4.7 M
50 Day MA
12.4474

Northwest Relative Strength Index

The Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Northwest Bancshares on the next trading day is expected to be 13.34 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.14 and the sum of the absolute errors of 8.40.

Northwest Bancshares Hype to Price Pattern

Investor biases related to Northwest Bancshares' public news can be used to forecast risks associated with an investment in Northwest. The trend in average sentiment can be used to explain how an investor holding Northwest can time the market purely based on public headlines and social activities around Northwest Bancshares. Please note that most equities that are difficult to arbitrage are affected by market sentiment the most.
Some investors profit by finding stocks that are overvalued or undervalued based on market sentiment. The correlation of Northwest Bancshares' market sentiment to its price can help taders to make decisions based on the overall investors consensus about Northwest Bancshares.

Northwest Bancshares Implied Volatility

    
  0.84  
Northwest Bancshares' implied volatility exposes the market's sentiment of Northwest Bancshares stock's possible movements over time. However, it does not forecast the overall direction of its price. In a nutshell, if Northwest Bancshares' implied volatility is high, the market thinks the stock has potential for high price swings in either direction. On the other hand, the low implied volatility suggests that Northwest Bancshares stock will not fluctuate a lot when Northwest Bancshares' options are near their expiration.
The Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Northwest Bancshares on the next trading day is expected to be 13.34 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.14 and the sum of the absolute errors of 8.40.

Northwest Bancshares after-hype prediction price

    
  USD 13.34  
There is no one specific way to measure market sentiment using hype analysis or a similar predictive technique. This prediction method should be used in combination with more fundamental and traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, analysts consensus, earnings estimates, and various momentum models.
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Northwest Bancshares to cross-verify your projections.
For more detail on how to invest in Northwest Stock please use our How to Invest in Northwest Bancshares guide.

Prediction based on Rule 16 of the current Northwest contract

Based on the Rule 16, the options market is currently suggesting that Northwest Bancshares will have an average daily up or down price movement of about 0.0525% per day over the life of the 2026-05-15 option contract. With Northwest Bancshares trading at USD 13.34, that is roughly USD 0.007003 . If you think that the market is fully incorporating Northwest Bancshares' daily price movement you should consider acquiring Northwest Bancshares options at the current volatility level of 0.84%. But if you have an opposite viewpoint you should avoid it and even consider selling them.

Open Interest Against 2026-05-15 Northwest Option Contracts

Although open interest is a measure utilized in the options markets, it could be used to forecast Northwest Bancshares' spot prices because the number of available contracts in the market changes daily, and new contracts can be created or liquidated at will. Since open interest in Northwest Bancshares' options reflects these daily shifts, investors could use the patterns of these changes to develop long and short-term trading strategies for Northwest Bancshares stock based on available contracts left at the end of a trading day.
Please note that to derive more accurate forecasting about market movement from the current Northwest Bancshares' open interest, investors have to compare it to Northwest Bancshares' spot prices. As Ford's stock price increases, high open interest indicates that money is entering the market, and the market is strongly bullish. Conversely, if the price of Northwest Bancshares is decreasing and there is high open interest, that is a sign that the bearish trend will continue, and investors may react by taking short positions in Northwest. So, decreasing or low open interest during a bull market indicates that investors are becoming uncertain of the depth of the bullish trend, and a reversal in sentiment will likely follow.

Northwest Bancshares Additional Predictive Modules

Most predictive techniques to examine Northwest price help traders to determine how to time the market. We provide a combination of tools to recognize potential entry and exit points for Northwest using various technical indicators. When you analyze Northwest charts, please remember that the event formation may indicate an entry point for a short seller, and look at other indicators across different periods to confirm that a breakdown or reversion is likely to occur.
Northwest Bancshares simple exponential smoothing forecast is a very popular model used to produce a smoothed price series. Whereas in simple Moving Average models the past observations for Northwest Bancshares are weighted equally, Exponential Smoothing assigns exponentially decreasing weights as Northwest Bancshares prices get older.

Northwest Bancshares Simple Exponential Smoothing Price Forecast For the 7th of February

Given 90 days horizon, the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasted value of Northwest Bancshares on the next trading day is expected to be 13.34 with a mean absolute deviation of 0.14, mean absolute percentage error of 0.03, and the sum of the absolute errors of 8.40.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Northwest Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not suggest using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Northwest Bancshares' next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Northwest Bancshares Stock Forecast Pattern

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Northwest Bancshares Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Northwest Bancshares' Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. Northwest Bancshares' downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 11.81 and 14.87, respectively. We have considered Northwest Bancshares' daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
13.34
13.34
Expected Value
14.87
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Simple Exponential Smoothing forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Northwest Bancshares stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Northwest Bancshares stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria112.9063
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors -0.029
MADMean absolute deviation0.14
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0115
SAESum of the absolute errors8.4
This simple exponential smoothing model begins by setting Northwest Bancshares forecast for the second period equal to the observation of the first period. In other words, recent Northwest Bancshares observations are given relatively more weight in forecasting than the older observations.

Predictive Modules for Northwest Bancshares

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Northwest Bancshares. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
11.8113.3414.87
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
12.0115.0916.62
Details
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
11.5212.3013.08
Details
6 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
12.5113.7515.26
Details
Please note, it is not enough to conduct a financial or market analysis of a single entity such as Northwest Bancshares. Your research has to be compared to or analyzed against Northwest Bancshares' peers to derive any actionable benefits. When done correctly, Northwest Bancshares' competitive analysis will give you plenty of quantitative and qualitative data to validate your investment decisions or develop an entirely new strategy toward taking a position in Northwest Bancshares.

Northwest Bancshares After-Hype Price Density Analysis

As far as predicting the price of Northwest Bancshares at your current risk attitude, this probability distribution graph shows the chance that the prediction will fall between or within a specific range. We use this chart to confirm that your returns on investing in Northwest Bancshares or, for that matter, your successful expectations of its future price, cannot be replicated consistently. Please note, a large amount of money has been lost over the years by many investors who confused the symmetrical distributions of Stock prices, such as prices of Northwest Bancshares, with the unreliable approximations that try to describe financial returns.
   Next price density   
       Expected price to next headline  

Northwest Bancshares Estimiated After-Hype Price Volatility

In the context of predicting Northwest Bancshares' stock value on the day after the next significant headline, we show statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios based on Northwest Bancshares' historical news coverage. Northwest Bancshares' after-hype downside and upside margins for the prediction period are 11.81 and 14.87, respectively. We have considered Northwest Bancshares' daily market price in relation to the headlines to evaluate this method's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that news-based prediction models compare with traditional linear, nonlinear models or artificial intelligence models to provide accurate predictions consistently.
Current Value
13.34
13.34
After-hype Price
14.87
Upside
Northwest Bancshares is very steady at this time. Analysis and calculation of next after-hype price of Northwest Bancshares is based on 3 months time horizon.

Northwest Bancshares Stock Price Outlook Analysis

Have you ever been surprised when a price of a Company such as Northwest Bancshares is soaring high without any particular reason? This is usually happening because many institutional investors are aggressively trading Northwest Bancshares backward and forwards among themselves. Have you ever observed a lot of a particular company's price movement is driven by press releases or news about the company that has nothing to do with actual earnings? Usually, hype to individual companies acts as price momentum. If not enough favorable publicity is forthcoming, the Stock price eventually runs out of speed. So, the rule of thumb here is that as long as this news hype has nothing to do with immediate earnings, you should pay more attention to it. If you see this tendency with Northwest Bancshares, there might be something going there, and it might present an excellent short sale opportunity.
Expected ReturnPeriod VolatilityHype ElasticityRelated ElasticityNews DensityRelated DensityExpected Hype
  0.24 
1.53
  0.06 
  0.30 
7 Events / Month
8 Events / Month
In about 7 days
Latest traded priceExpected after-news pricePotential return on next major newsAverage after-hype volatility
13.34
13.34
0.00 
665.22  
Notes

Northwest Bancshares Hype Timeline

Northwest Bancshares is now traded for 13.34. The entity has historical hype elasticity of -0.06, and average elasticity to hype of competition of 0.3. Northwest is forecasted not to react to the next headline, with the price staying at about the same level, and average media hype impact volatility is over 100%. The immediate return on the next news is forecasted to be very small, whereas the daily expected return is now at 0.24%. %. The volatility of related hype on Northwest Bancshares is about 123.19%, with the expected price after the next announcement by competition of 13.64. About 70.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has price-to-book ratio of 1.02. Typically companies with comparable Price to Book (P/B) are able to outperform the market in the long run. Northwest Bancshares has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.87. The entity last dividend was issued on the 5th of February 2026. The firm had 225:100 split on the 18th of December 2009. Given the investment horizon of 90 days the next forecasted press release will be in about 7 days.
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Northwest Bancshares to cross-verify your projections.
For more detail on how to invest in Northwest Stock please use our How to Invest in Northwest Bancshares guide.

Northwest Bancshares Related Hype Analysis

Having access to credible news sources related to Northwest Bancshares' direct competition is more important than ever and may enhance your ability to predict Northwest Bancshares' future price movements. Getting to know how Northwest Bancshares' peers react to changing market sentiment, related social signals, and mainstream news is a great way to find investing opportunities and time the market. The summary table below summarizes the essential lagging indicators that can help you analyze how Northwest Bancshares may potentially react to the hype associated with one of its peers.
Hype
Elasticity
News
Density
Semi
Deviation
Information
Ratio
Potential
Upside
Value
At Risk
Maximum
Drawdown
CHCOCity Holding(0.77)11 per month 1.02  0.03  1.91 (1.54) 6.66 
NICNicolet Bankshares 10.01 10 per month 1.11  0.14  3.09 (2.36) 13.07 
FCFFirst Commonwealth Financial 0.17 9 per month 0.84  0.18  2.94 (1.34) 8.06 
OFGOFG Bancorp(0.95)8 per month 1.83  0  2.23 (1.48) 12.38 
STELStellar Bancorp 0.16 8 per month 0.61  0.18  2.67 (1.28) 11.51 
CCBCoastal Financial Corp 2.37 18 per month 0.00 (0.14) 3.33 (5.20) 13.11 
TCBKTriCo Bancshares 0.67 9 per month 1.03  0.11  3.41 (1.67) 7.18 
SYBTStock Yards Bancorp 0.32 11 per month 1.35  0.03  3.29 (1.87) 9.60 
LKFNLakeland Financial 2.22 6 per month 1.18  0.04  3.46 (2.49) 7.37 
STBAST Bancorp(1.78)8 per month 1.28  0.13  2.62 (1.64) 9.17 

Other Forecasting Options for Northwest Bancshares

For every potential investor in Northwest, whether a beginner or expert, Northwest Bancshares' price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Northwest Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Northwest. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Northwest Bancshares' price trends.

Northwest Bancshares Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with Northwest Bancshares stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Northwest Bancshares could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Northwest Bancshares by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
 Risk & Return  Correlation

Northwest Bancshares Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Northwest Bancshares stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Northwest Bancshares shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Northwest Bancshares stock market strength indicators, traders can identify Northwest Bancshares entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Northwest Bancshares Risk Indicators

The analysis of Northwest Bancshares' basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in Northwest Bancshares' investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting northwest stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

Story Coverage note for Northwest Bancshares

The number of cover stories for Northwest Bancshares depends on current market conditions and Northwest Bancshares' risk-adjusted performance over time. The coverage that generates the most noise at a given time depends on the prevailing investment theme that Northwest Bancshares is classified under. However, while its typical story may have numerous social followers, the rapid visibility can also attract short-sellers, who usually are skeptical about Northwest Bancshares' long-term prospects. So, having above-average coverage will typically attract above-average short interest, leading to significant price volatility.

Northwest Bancshares Short Properties

Northwest Bancshares' future price predictability will typically decrease when Northwest Bancshares' long traders begin to feel the short-sellers pressure to drive the price lower. The predictive aspect of Northwest Bancshares often depends not only on the future outlook of the potential Northwest Bancshares' investors but also on the ongoing dynamics between investors with different trading styles. Because the market risk indicators may have small false signals, it is better to identify suitable times to hedge a portfolio using different long/short signals. Northwest Bancshares' indicators that are reflective of the short sentiment are summarized in the table below.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding146.7 M
Cash And Short Term Investments1.8 B
When determining whether Northwest Bancshares offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Northwest Bancshares' financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Northwest Bancshares Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Northwest Bancshares Stock:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Northwest Bancshares to cross-verify your projections.
For more detail on how to invest in Northwest Stock please use our How to Invest in Northwest Bancshares guide.
You can also try the Portfolio Rebalancing module to analyze risk-adjusted returns against different time horizons to find asset-allocation targets.
Is there potential for Regional Banks market expansion? Will Northwest introduce new products? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Northwest Bancshares. Anticipated expansion of Northwest directly elevates investor willingness to pay premium valuations. Understanding fair value requires weighing current performance against future potential. All the valuation information about Northwest Bancshares listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.194
Dividend Share
0.8
Earnings Share
0.92
Revenue Per Share
4.421
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.251
Northwest Bancshares's market price often diverges from its book value, the accounting figure shown on Northwest's balance sheet. Smart investors calculate Northwest Bancshares' intrinsic value - its true economic worth - which may differ significantly from both market price and book value. Analysts utilize numerous techniques to assess fundamental value, seeking to purchase shares when trading prices fall beneath estimated intrinsic worth. Since Northwest Bancshares' trading price responds to investor sentiment, macroeconomic conditions, and market psychology, it can swing far from fundamental value.
It's important to distinguish between Northwest Bancshares' intrinsic value and market price, which are calculated using different methodologies. Investment decisions regarding Northwest Bancshares should consider multiple factors including financial performance, growth metrics, competitive position, and professional analysis. However, Northwest Bancshares' price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.