Finward Bancorp (FNWD) Research

Finward Bancorp serves as the parent entity for Peoples Bank, a financial institution offering a comprehensive suite of banking products and services. Its deposit offerings include various checking accounts, both with and without interest, alongside savings accounts, money market deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, and specialized retirement savings plans. The company's lending activities are diverse, encompassing residential mortgage loans for purchasing, refinancing, or building homes; construction loans provided to individuals and contractors; commercial real estate financing; personal consumer loans for household or family expenditures; home equity lines of credit; home improvement and equity-backed loans; commercial business loans; government-backed loans; and funding for municipalities. Beyond traditional banking, Finward Bancorp delivers a range of wealth management and fiduciary services. These comprise estate and retirement planning, guardianship administration, land trusts, profit-sharing and 401(k) retirement plans, IRA and Keogh accounts, and investment agency accounts. The company also acts as a personal representative for estates and functions as a trustee for both revocable and irrevocable trusts. Additionally, it provides insurance and annuity investment options to its wealth management clients, manages a portfolio of real estate properties, and operates as a real estate investment trust. As of March 2, 2022, the company operated 30 branches situated in Lake and Porter counties in Northwest Indiana, extending into the South Chicagoland area. Originally incorporated in 1994 as NorthWest Indiana Bancorp, the company adopted its current name, Finward Bancorp, in May 2021. Its corporate headquarters are located in Munster, Indiana.

Market snapshot

Symbol
FNWD
Price
$34.19
Day change
+1.39%
Market cap
$148.0M
P/E ratio
14.81x
52-week range
26.46-39.99
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Next earnings
in 1 month
Analyst price target
$41.00

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Recent insider activity

  • Evans Jennifer — A-Award (372 shares) on 2026-05-22
  • Han Amy Wong — A-Award (372 shares) on 2026-05-22
  • Alwin Martin P — A-Award (372 shares) on 2026-05-22
  • Youman Robert W. — A-Award (372 shares) on 2026-05-22
  • Puntillo Anthony — A-Award (372 shares) on 2026-05-22

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