Earnings Surprise Lifts Finward Bancorp Shares After Strong Q1 Results Finward Bancorp reported first-quarter earnings per share of $0.49, significantly exceeding the analyst estimate of $0.10. Revenue reached $22.6 million, well above expectations. The stock responded positively, closing at $30.36, up over 13% in three months and 21% over the past year, reflecting robust investor confidence.123