First Northwest Bancorp Price & Performance (FNWB)

Northwest Bancshares and Penns Woods Bancorp have secured all necessary regulatory and shareholder approvals for their merger. The deal, expected to enhance regional banking operations, will create a larger financial institution with expanded resources and customer reach. The combined entity plans to further invest in technology and community banking services.123

First Financial Northwest’s board has declared an initial liquidating distribution of $22 per share, representing roughly 95% of anticipated total payouts as part of its dissolution. The payment will be made April 30 to shareholders of record. The company is delisting from Nasdaq and will make a final distribution after settling remaining obligations.456

First Northwest Bancorp reported a first-quarter loss per share of $0.32, falling short of expectations by $0.43, though revenue surpassed analyst estimates at $28.2 million. The disappointing earnings weighed on the stock, which has declined over 7% in the past three months, reflecting ongoing profitability challenges.78