NASDAQ:FFNW First Financial Northwest (FFNW) Stock Price, News & Analysis $22.59 -0.05 (-0.22%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$22.42▼$22.7550-Day Range$20.95▼$22.7552-Week Range$10.09▼$22.88Volume48,044 shsAverage Volume39,448 shsMarket Capitalization$207.24 millionP/E Ratio68.46Dividend Yield2.30%Price Target$23.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get First Financial Northwest alerts: Email Address First Financial Northwest MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.8% Upside$23.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.79% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth29.63%From $0.27 to $0.35 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.74 out of 5 starsFinance Sector803rd out of 871 stocksState Commercial Banks Industry171st out of 177 stocks 1.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingFirst Financial Northwest has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageFirst Financial Northwest has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about First Financial Northwest's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.79% of the float of First Financial Northwest has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverFirst Financial Northwest has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in First Financial Northwest has recently increased by 5.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldFirst Financial Northwest pays a meaningful dividend of 2.30%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthFirst Financial Northwest does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of First Financial Northwest is 157.58%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, First Financial Northwest will have a dividend payout ratio of 148.57% in the coming year. This indicates that First Financial Northwest may not be able to sustain their current dividend.Read more about First Financial Northwest's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for FFNW. Previous Next 1.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentFirst Financial Northwest has a news sentiment score of 0.12. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for First Financial Northwest this week, compared to 1 article on an average week. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, First Financial Northwest insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 7.22% of the stock of First Financial Northwest is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions55.00% of the stock of First Financial Northwest is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about First Financial Northwest's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for First Financial Northwest are expected to grow by 29.63% in the coming year, from $0.27 to $0.35 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of First Financial Northwest is 68.46, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of First Financial Northwest is 68.46, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 32.21.Price to Book Value per Share RatioFirst Financial Northwest has a P/B Ratio of 1.29. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about First Financial Northwest's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Golden CrestBiden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.>> Get Your FREE Wealth Protection Guide << About First Financial Northwest Stock (NASDAQ:FFNW)First Financial Northwest, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for First Financial Northwest Bank that provides commercial banking services in Washington. The company offers a range of deposit products, including noninterest-bearing accounts, interest-bearing demand accounts, money market accounts, savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. Its loan products comprise one-to-four family residential loans; multifamily and commercial real estate loans; construction/land loans; business loans; and consumer loans, such as home equity loans, lines of credit, second mortgage term loans, auto loans, and savings account loans. The company also provides wealth management services; and online banking services, as well as debit cards and ATMs. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Renton, Washington.Read More FFNW Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart FFNW Stock News HeadlinesAugust 30, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFirst Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) Stock Rating Lowered by StockNews.comAugust 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Financial Northwest Second Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS Beats Expectations, Revenues LagSeptember 7, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Kamala’s Dirty Election Move… RevealedAccording to former advisor to the CIA, the Pentagon and the White House Jim Rickards… Kamala and her puppet masters are planning this dirty election move… August 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFirst Financial Northwest, Inc. Announces Receipt of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Approval for Transaction with Global Credit UnionAugust 12, 2024 | globenewswire.comFirst Financial Northwest, Inc. Announces Receipt of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Approval for Transaction with Global Credit UnionJuly 27, 2024 | msn.comPiper Sandler Downgrades First Financial Northwest (FFNW)July 25, 2024 | globenewswire.comFirst Financial Northwest, Inc. Reports Net Income of $1.6 Million or $0.17 Per Diluted Share for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2024July 19, 2024 | globenewswire.comFirst Financial Northwest, Inc. Announces Receipt of Shareholder Approval for Transaction with Global Credit UnionSeptember 7, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Kamala’s Dirty Election Move… RevealedAccording to former advisor to the CIA, the Pentagon and the White House Jim Rickards… Kamala and her puppet masters are planning this dirty election move… July 11, 2024 | prnewswire.comURGENT ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Investigates Merger and Looming Vote on July 19, 2024, of First Financial Northwest, Inc. - FFNWJune 14, 2024 | prnewswire.comFIRST FINANCIAL NORTHWEST INVESTOR ALERT BY THE FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OF LOUISIANA: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of First Financial Northwest, Inc. - FFNWMay 28, 2024 | globenewswire.comFirst Financial Northwest, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.13 per ShareMay 25, 2024 | morningstar.comFirst Financial Northwest Inc FFNWMay 3, 2024 | msn.comNorthwest Florida first responders recognized for their efforts in combatting forest wildfireApril 30, 2024 | investorplace.comFFNW Stock Earnings: First Financial Northwest Misses EPS, Misses Revenue for Q1 2024April 30, 2024 | globenewswire.comFirst Financial Northwest, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Results; Reports Withdrawal from Legacy Defined Benefit Plan and Purchase of Single Premium Group AnnuityApril 29, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLiberty Northwest Bancorp, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsApril 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) have seen notable returns of 75% over the past yearSee More Headlines Receive FFNW Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for First Financial Northwest and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 6/21 Dividend6/07/2024Dividend Payable6/21/2024Last Earnings7/25/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry State commercial banks Sub-IndustryThrifts & Mortgage Finance Current SymbolNASDAQ:FFNW CUSIP32022K10 CIK1401564 Webwww.ffnwb.com Phone(425) 255-4400Fax425-228-7227Employees140Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$23.00 High Stock Price Target$23.50 Low Stock Price Target$22.00 Potential Upside/Downside+1.8%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.33 Trailing P/E Ratio68.46 Forward P/E Ratio83.67 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$6.30 million Net Margins3.89% Pretax Margin4.67% Return on Equity1.98% Return on Assets0.21% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.10 Current Ratio1.10 Quick Ratio1.10 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$39.62 million Price / Sales5.23 Cash Flow$0.96 per share Price / Cash Flow23.50 Book Value$17.50 per share Price / Book1.29Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares9,174,000Free Float8,512,000Market Cap$207.24 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.53 7 Stocks to Own Before the 2024 ElectionLooking to avoid the hassle of mudslinging, volatility, and uncertainty? You'd need to be out of the market, which isn’t viable. So where should investors put their money? Find out with this report.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Joseph W. Kiley III (Age 68)President, CEO & Director Comp: $626.63kMr. Richard P. Jacobson (Age 61)Executive VP, CFO, COO & Director Comp: $458.76kMr. Simon Soh (Age 59)Senior VP & Chief Credit Officer Comp: $328.76kMr. Ronnie J. Clariza (Age 43)Senior VP & Chief Risk Officer Comp: $269.05kMs. Dalen D. Harrison (Age 65)Executive VP & Chief Banking Officer Comp: $336.41kMs. Joann E. Lee CPA (Age 69)Secretary & Independent Director Comp: $37.52kEva Q. NguVP, Controller & Principal Accounting OfficerMs. Karla EvansAssistant Vice President, Investor RelationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsFranklin Financial ServicesNASDAQ:FRAFCB Financial ServicesNASDAQ:CBFVMarlin Business ServicesNASDAQ:MRLNOhio Valley BancNASDAQ:OVBCUnion BanksharesNASDAQ:UNBView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipSkandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ Bought 19,050 shares on 8/13/2024Ownership: 0.208%Dimensional Fund Advisors LPSold 17,727 shares on 8/9/2024Ownership: 7.903%Renaissance Technologies LLCSold 1,000 shares on 8/9/2024Ownership: 5.244%Acadian Asset Management LLCSold 1,287 shares on 8/6/2024Ownership: 0.207%Rhumbline AdvisersBought 8,903 shares on 8/1/2024Ownership: 0.097%View All Institutional Transactions FFNW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have FFNW shares performed this year? First Financial Northwest's stock was trading at $13.48 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, FFNW stock has increased by 67.6% and is now trading at $22.59. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were First Financial Northwest's earnings last quarter? First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFNW) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 25th. The bank reported $0.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.13. The bank earned $19.99 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.60 million. First Financial Northwest had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.98% and a net margin of 3.89%. What is Joseph W. Kiley III's approval rating as First Financial Northwest's CEO? 8 employees have rated First Financial Northwest Chief Executive Officer Joseph W. Kiley III on Glassdoor.com. Joseph W. Kiley III has an approval rating of 100% among the company's employees. This puts Joseph W. Kiley III in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. Who are First Financial Northwest's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of First Financial Northwest include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (7.90%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (5.24%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.69%) and Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC (0.21%). Insiders that own company stock include Simon Soh, Richard P Jacobson and Joseph W Kiley III. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of First Financial Northwest? Shares of FFNW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of First Financial Northwest own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that First Financial Northwest investors own include General Electric (GE), Pfizer (PFE), AbbVie (ABBV), CVS Health (CVS), Cytokinetics (CYTK), Enbridge (ENB) and Ford Motor (F). 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