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title: "NWBI: Record net income and margin growth, with strong C&I lending and positive 2026 outlook"
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description: "Record Q2 net income and EPS were driven by strong C&I loan growth, improved net interest margin, and disciplined expense management. The Penns Woods acquisition exceeded expectations, and expansion in Columbus is underway. Guidance remains positive for 2026.Based on DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
datetime: "2026-07-28T14:51:12.000Z"
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# NWBI: Record net income and margin growth, with strong C&I lending and positive 2026 outlook

Record Q2 net income and EPS were driven by strong C&I loan growth, improved net interest margin, and disciplined expense management. The Penns Woods acquisition exceeded expectations, and expansion in Columbus is underway. Guidance remains positive for 2026.

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