News Sentiment

FNWD sentiment intelligence

Finward Bancorp news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 56 Balanced news tone 32 relevant articles
Exchange NASDAQ United States
Sector Financial Services Market context
Industry Banks - Regional Read-through group
Latest close 36.29 Week of 17 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 56/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update

72/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 32

directly relevant articles

Source quality 0

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend inactive

+2.0% over one week, +6.1% over four weeks, trend inactive, and materially above fair value.

Latest direct headline Neutral

Finward Bancorp (FNWD) reports $131.9M in institutional 13F holdings

Market Reaction

Balanced read

62/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update 72/100 classification
One-week reaction 2.0% Price confirming higher
Trend fit Trend inactive 6.1% over four weeks
Fair value 27.9% Materially above fair value

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 15
Neutral 11
Negative 6

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 32
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Stock Titan 6
dars.gov.et 4
Investing.com 4
Stock Traders Daily 2
TradingView 2
The Globe and Mail 2
Investing.com Canada 2
MarketBeat 1

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 11
Capital return 7
Earnings 6
Analyst action 3
Regulatory and legal 3
Deals and strategy 2

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

Showing 1-30 of 32
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp (FNWD) reports $131.9M in institutional 13F holdings

Finward Bancorp (FNWD) has filed its latest Form 13F holdings report, disclosing 184 reportable securities positions with an aggregate value of $131,854,305. The filing indicates that Finward Bancorp is the sole institutional investment manager for these holdings, with no other m

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
16 Jul 2026 18:40
Source
Stock Titan
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNWD) Upgraded at Zacks Research

Zacks Research has upgraded Finward Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNWD) to a "hold" rating, contributing to a mixed analyst view that includes two "Buy" ratings and one "Hold," with a consensus "Moderate Buy" and a $41.00 price target. The stock is currently trading at $36.30, with a market ca

Tone
Positive 63/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
15 Jul 2026 10:41
Source
MarketBeat
Stock Traders Daily Direct company coverage

Why (FNWD) Price Action Is Critical for Tactical Trading

This article analyzes Finward Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWD) using AI models to provide tactical trading strategies. It highlights weak near-term sentiment but strong mid-to-long-term signals, and details specific entry, target, and stop-loss levels for long, breakout, and short position

Tone
Negative 39/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
13 Jul 2026 17:32
Source
Stock Traders Daily
Bitget Direct company coverage

According to a filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the regulatory agreement for Peoples Bank, a subsidiary of Finward Bancorp, has been officially lifted.

The regulatory agreement for Peoples Bank, a subsidiary of Finward Bancorp, has been officially lifted by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and state regulators, effective June 24, 2026. This action signifies the bank's progress in meeting regulatory requirements and

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Regulatory and legal
Published
07 Jul 2026 02:41
Source
Bitget
TradingView Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp subsidiary Peoples Bank has FDIC and Indiana DFI terminate prior MOU

Finward Bancorp announced that the FDIC and Indiana DFI have terminated the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with its Peoples Bank subsidiary. The MOU, which addressed regulatory matters, was originally entered into on August 9, 2024. Its termination, effective June 24, 2026, in

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Regulatory and legal
Published
06 Jul 2026 20:39
Source
TradingView
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Regulators terminate Finward Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWD) bank memorandum of understanding

Finward Bancorp reported that regulators, specifically the FDIC and the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions, have terminated an informal memorandum of understanding with its banking subsidiary, Peoples Bank. This agreement, which outlined areas for improvement, had been

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
06 Jul 2026 20:39
Source
Stock Titan
Investing.com Australia Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp director Robert E. Johnson III buys $194 in company stock

Finward Bancorp director Robert E. Johnson III recently made two stock acquisitions. He purchased $194 worth of shares through a dividend reinvestment plan and an additional $11,993 worth via an equity incentive plan. Following these transactions, Johnson directly holds over 3,75

Tone
Positive 61/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
06 Jul 2026 04:10
Source
Investing.com Australia
The Globe and Mail Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp sees regulatory agreement with FDIC terminated

Finward Bancorp announced that the informal administrative agreement between its subsidiary, Peoples Bank, and the FDIC and Indiana Department of Financial Institutions has been terminated. This termination, effective June 24, 2026, signals that prior regulatory concerns have bee

Tone
Positive 81/100
Event
Regulatory and legal
Published
04 Jul 2026 15:09
Source
The Globe and Mail
Investing.com Canada Direct company coverage

Form 4 Finward Bancorp For: 2 July By Investing.com

This article from Investing.com reports on a Form 4 filing for Finward Bancorp (FNWD) relevant to July 2nd. Form 4 filings are legally required documents submitted to the SEC by company insiders, detailing changes in their ownership of the company's stock. The article is very bri

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
02 Jul 2026 13:43
Source
Investing.com Canada
Investing.com Canada Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp director Anthony Puntillo acquires $233 in stock By Investing.com

Anthony Puntillo, a director at Finward Bancorp, recently acquired 6.5204 shares of the company's common stock for $233 through its Dividend Reinvestment Plan. This increases his direct holdings to 2,321.0172 shares, with an additional 3,378 shares held indirectly. The acquisitio

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Capital return
Published
02 Jul 2026 12:39
Source
Investing.com Canada
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp director Anthony Puntillo acquires $233 in stock

Finward Bancorp director Anthony Puntillo acquired 6.5204 shares of the company's common stock for $233 through a Dividend Reinvestment Plan on June 30, 2026. This acquisition brings his direct holdings to 2,321.0172 shares, with an additional 3,378 shares held indirectly as a tr

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
02 Jul 2026 02:10
Source
Investing.com
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp CEO Bochnowski acquires $223 in company stock

Finward Bancorp CEO Benjamin J Bochnowski recently acquired 6.2068 shares of the company's common stock for approximately $223 through a Profit Sharing plan and Dividend Reinvestment Plan. The company has a 29-year history of dividend payments and a current yield of 1.31%, with i

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Earnings
Published
02 Jul 2026 01:39
Source
Investing.com
GuruFocus Direct company coverage

Insider Buying: Amy Han Acquires Shares of Finward Bancorp (FNWD)

Amy Han, a Director at Finward Bancorp (FNWD), recently purchased 4 shares of the company on June 30, 2026, increasing her total ownership to 8,560.132 shares. This transaction is part of a trend of insider buying at Finward Bancorp, with 11 insider purchases and no sales over th

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
01 Jul 2026 20:13
Source
GuruFocus
Investing.com South Africa Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp EVP Todd Scheub acquires $1,402 in company stock By Investing.com

Finward Bancorp EVP Todd Scheub recently acquired $1,402 worth of company stock through a profit-sharing plan, purchasing 38.9563 shares at $36.0 each. This transaction has increased his indirect holdings to over 11,700 shares. The company's stock is reportedly undervalued accord

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Market update
Published
01 Jul 2026 18:39
Source
Investing.com South Africa
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp EVP Robert T. Lowry buys $1,823 in company stock

Finward Bancorp Executive Vice President Robert T. Lowry recently purchased 50.6419 shares of the company's common stock for $1,823 through a dividend reinvestment plan. This transaction increases his direct holdings to over 11,000 shares. The company has a history of 29 consecut

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Capital return
Published
01 Jul 2026 18:39
Source
Investing.com
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp (FNWD) EVP adds shares through dividend reinvestment

Finward Bancorp Executive Vice President Robert T. Lowry acquired an additional 50.6419 shares of company common stock through a Dividend Reinvestment Plan. The shares were purchased at $36.00 each on June 30, 2026, and added to an indirect Profit Sharing account. This transactio

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
01 Jul 2026 18:13
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp (FNWD) director boosts stake through Dividend Reinvestment Plan purchase

Finward Bancorp director Han Amy Wong increased her direct holdings of common stock by acquiring 3.5934 shares at $35.75 per share through the company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan. This transaction increased her total direct ownership to 8,560.132 shares, as detailed in a recent

Tone
Positive 60/100
Event
Capital return
Published
01 Jul 2026 17:13
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp (FNWD) director adds shares through Dividend Reinvestment Plan

Finward Bancorp director Anthony Puntillo acquired 6.5204 shares of common stock at $35.75 per share through the company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Following this transaction, Puntillo directly holds 2,321.0172 shares and indirectly holds 3,378 shares in a trustee capacity. Th

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Capital return
Published
01 Jul 2026 16:13
Source
Stock Titan
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp EVP Todd Scheub acquires $1,402 in company stock

Todd M. Scheub, Executive Vice President at Finward Bancorp, recently acquired $1,402 worth of company common stock through a Dividend Reinvestment Plan, purchasing 38.9563 shares at $36.0 each. This insider transaction follows a period where Finward Bancorp's stock has risen app

Tone
Positive 69/100
Event
Capital return
Published
01 Jul 2026 13:40
Source
Investing.com
www.marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp(NasdaqCM:FNWD) dropped from Russell Small Cap Comp Value Benchmark

Finward Bancorp (NasdaqCM:FNWD), a financial holding company for Peoples Bank, has been removed from the Russell Small Cap Comp Value Benchmark. The company recorded a 5-day change of -0.64% and a year-to-date change of -3.18%. Finward Bancorp provides a variety of financial serv

Tone
Negative 36/100
Event
Market update
Published
29 Jun 2026 10:12
Source
www.marketscreener.com
marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp(NasdaqCM: FNWD) dropped from Russell 3000 Index

Finward Bancorp (NasdaqCM: FNWD) has been removed from the Russell 3000 Index, as well as several other Russell indices including the Russell 2000 Defensive Index, Russell 3000E Index, and Russell Small Cap Completeness Index, among others. This information was published on June

Tone
Negative 19/100
Event
Market update
Published
29 Jun 2026 10:03
Source
marketscreener.com
TradingView Direct company coverage

FNWD Forecast — Price Target — Prediction for 2027

This article provides a forecast for Finward Bancorp (FNWD) stock, including analyst price targets, historical performance, and financial data. It notes that two analysts have a 1-year price target, with a maximum estimate of $41.00 and a minimum of $36.00, and discusses the stoc

Tone
Positive 64/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
25 Jun 2026 21:40
Source
TradingView
TradingKey Direct company coverage

Finward Bancorp (FNWD) Financial Health: Profitability & Balance Sheet Analysis

Finward Bancorp (FNWD) has a current financial score of 4.62, placing it low within the Banking Services industry, indicating weak financial status and low operating efficiency. Despite this, its latest quarterly revenue saw a 13.18% year-over-year increase to $17.28 million, and

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Earnings
Published
25 Jun 2026 10:09
Source
TradingKey
Stock Traders Daily Direct company coverage

Avoiding Lag: Real-Time Signals in (FNWD) Movement

This article analyzes Finward Bancorp (NASDAQ: FNWD) using AI models, indicating a near-term neutral sentiment amidst mid and long-term strength. It highlights an exceptional 43.0:1 risk-reward setup targeting an 11.9% gain with only 0.3% risk. The analysis also provides three di

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Market update
Published
21 Jun 2026 15:40
Source
Stock Traders Daily