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NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC (NWBI)

282 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in NWBI. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
-- USD
Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +11
Streak
10Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — NWBI

Based on 281 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NWBI than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
281 hedge funds hold NWBI right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Fast accumulation — +22% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+50 new funds entered over the past year (+22% YoY). That's a rapid rush of institutional money. Fast accumulation often signals a major thesis — but it also means the stock could fall quickly if that thesis breaks.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

142 buying124 selling
Last quarter: 142 funds bought or added vs 124 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Steady new buyers — ~42 new funds per quarter

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 37 → 34 → 43 → 42. A stable flow of new institutional buyers suggests ongoing interest without signs of either acceleration or slowdown.
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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 23% new
165 out of 281 hedge funds have held NWBI for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

37 → 37 → 34 → 43 → 42 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 37 → 34 → 43 → 42. A growing number of institutions are discovering NWBI each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 65% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 65% veterans ■ 6% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Of 282 current holders: 183 (65%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds

63% from top-100 AUM funds
38 of 281 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in NWBI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — NWBI

In 2025 Q4, 142 hedge funds were net buyers of NWBI (42 opened a new position, 100 added to an existing one), while 124 reduced or exited (93 trimmed, 31 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 10 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 63% of total institutional value in NWBI is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +11 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 281.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NWBI

How many hedge funds hold NWBI — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of NWBI vs. share price

Market Analysis: NWBI

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Company Profile: NWBI

Financial Services Banks - Regional

Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

52 top-rated funds 0 high-conviction
Consensus
7.5
/ 10
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Elite
0.7
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NWBI
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 6 days 282 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 282 271 4.06%
13F Shares 98M 98M 0.07%
Total Value $1.17B $1.21B -3.08%
New Positions 42 43 -1
Increased Positions 100 122 -22
Closed Positions 31 33 -2
Reduced Positions 95 66 +29
Total Calls 1 1 -
Total Puts 0 0 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.0 0.0 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

282 + investors

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Top 25 institutional holders of NWBI — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Longboard Asset Management, LP 2.35% 10,717 $136K
2 LAWOOD & CO 1.21% 102,918 $1.3M
3 Intrepid Financial Planning Group LLC 0.94% 183,552 $2.3M
4 Northwest Bancshares, Inc. 0.61% 239,690 $3.0M
5 Parrish Capital LLC 0.50% 46,075 $553K
6 Hudock, Inc. 0.32% 171,956 $2.2M
7 Minerva Advisors LLC 0.31% 38,000 $482K
8 Dana Investment Advisors, Inc. 0.20% 518,677 $6.6M
9 Fund Advisors of America Inc/FL 0.18% 14,030 $178K
10 Post Resch Tallon Group Inc. 0.16% 15,900 $203K
11 Daytona Street Capital LLC 0.14% 14,310 $186K
12 Bank & Trust Co 0.13% 15,287 $194K
13 Blackston Financial Advisory Group, LLC 0.12% 15,519 $197K
14 Carter Financial Group, INC. 0.12% 15,528 $197K
15 McHugh Group, LLC 0.11% 14,359 $182K
16 Zullo Investment Group, Inc. 0.08% 16,118 $205K
17 WBI INVESTMENTS, LLC 0.08% 22,083 $280K
18 Next Level Private LLC 0.05% 17,229 $219K
19 ST GERMAIN D J CO INC 0.05% 93,065 $1.2M
20 Intellus Advisors LLC 0.04% 25,159 $319K
21 Y-Intercept (Hong Kong) Ltd 0.04% 179,936 $2.3M
22 JOHNSON INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 0.04% 419,589 $5.3M
23 AlphaQuest LLC 0.04% 63,732 $765K
24 Inspire Investing, LLC 0.04% 40,303 $511K
25 MIRABELLA FINANCIAL SERVICES LLP 0.04% 33,903 $430K
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — NORTHWEST BANCSHARES INC (NWBI)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NWBI?

Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row: For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NWBI than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for NWBI?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 142 funds bought or added vs 124 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for NWBI holders?

Elite ownership — 63% AUM from top-100 funds: 38 of 281 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 63% of total institutional value in NWBI. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held NWBI?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 165 out of 281 hedge funds have held NWBI for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.