Inclusion in the global list of 500 banks highlights Northwest's strong performance, financial resilience and focus on long-term growth

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking solutions, announced it has been recognized in Forbes' World's Top Performing Banks 2026. The inaugural award recognizes 500 banks worldwide and is presented by Forbes in collaboration with Statista, a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Northwest Bank recognized in Forbes' World's Top Performing Banks 2026

Banks are assessed across four core pillars: profitability; growth and earnings quality; capital and funding resilience; and asset quality and efficiency. Banks were segmented into six tiers based on their total assets. Northwest Bank ranked 103 out of 115 banks in the $10-$20 billion total asset category.

"This recognition reflects the strength of Northwest Bank and the dedication of our team members who work every day to help our customers, businesses and communities thrive," said Louis J. Torchio, president and CEO of Northwest Bank. "We remain focused on building long-term relationships, delivering exceptional service and maintaining the financial strength necessary to support the people and businesses that rely on us."

The Forbes' list follows two other major 2026 honors for Northwest Bank, including being named to TIME's America's Best Companies list and Newsweek's America's Best Regional Banks list for the third consecutive year.

About Northwest Bank

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Northwest Bancshares, Inc. is the bank holding company of Northwest Bank. Founded in 1896, Northwest Bank is a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, as well as employee benefits and wealth management services. Currently, Northwest operates 152 full-service financial centers and 11 drive-up locations across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Indiana and provides customers fee-free access to more than 55,000 ATMs. Additional information regarding Northwest Bancshares, Inc. and Northwest Bank can be accessed online at www.northwest.bank.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release may contain forward-looking statements with respect to Northwest Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") including, without limitation, statements relating to the future business plans of the Company. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements are described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 under the section entitled "Item 1A - Risk Factors," and from time to time in other filings made by the Company with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only at the date of the release. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly release any updates or revisions to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard to any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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