Northwest Bancshares Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Northwest Bancshares Inc (NWBI)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 98.8% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 71.0%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 14.42 | 21,115,437 | +1.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 7.41 | 10,858,569 | +21.9 | 06/30/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 6.23 | 9,118,410 | +0.9 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 6.20 | 9,085,670 | +2.6 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.58 | 6,709,364 | +3.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.72 | 3,976,787 | +5.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| First Trust Advisors L.P. | 2.54 | 3,715,383 | -12.3 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 5.99 | 8,767,608 | +0.0 | 09/30/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.18 | 4,655,371 | +0.0 | 09/30/2026 |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 2.67 | 3,904,900 | +2.4 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torchio Louis J | President & CEO | 328,792 | 4,997,633 $ | Jul 31, 2026 | direct |
| Kranich Charles E. | Director | 102,021 | 1,550,719 $ | Aug 20, 2026 | both |
| Colestro James M | Chief Retail Lending Officer | 37,011 | 562,573 $ | Jul 30, 2026 | direct |
| Siegfried Erin Freund | Chief Legal Counsel /Corp Sec | 25,738 | 391,224 $ | Oct 28, 2026 | direct |
| Canfield Joseph D Jr | Chief Accounting Officer | 16,540 | 251,412 $ | Jul 29, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | Siegfried Erin Freund | Chief Legal Counsel /Corp Sec | Other | 1,708 | 15.27 | 26,081 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Kranich Charles E. | Director | Buy | 385 | 15.28 | 5,881 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Kranich Charles E. | Director | Buy | 1,250 | 15.28 | 19,094 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Torchio Louis J | President & CEO | Other | 125,298 | 0.00 | – |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Colestro James M | Chief Retail Lending Officer | Sell | 13,274 | 15.77 | 209,331 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Colestro James M | Chief Retail Lending Officer | Other | 6,528 | 13.68 | 89,303 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Colestro James M | Chief Retail Lending Officer | Other | 4,568 | 9.71 | 44,355 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Colestro James M | Chief Retail Lending Officer | Other | 2,178 | 15.57 | 33,911 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Canfield Joseph D Jr | Chief Accounting Officer | Other | 974 | 15.89 | 15,477 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: October 30, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.