First Financial Northwest (FFNW) 10.83 $FFNW
First Financial Northwest Up 30.8% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (FFNW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon May 05, 5:27PM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) on January 3rd, 2013 at $7.89. In approximately 16 months, First Financial Northwest has returned 30.80% as of today's recent price of $10.32.
First Financial Northwest Has Returned 31.8% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (FFNW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Apr 28, 11:07AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) on January 3rd, 2013 at $7.89. In approximately 16 months, First Financial Northwest has returned 31.81% as of today's recent price of $10.40.
Why First Financial Northwest (FFNW) Stock Finished Higher Today
at The Street - Thu Apr 24, 3:47PM CDT
First Financial Northwest (FFNW) stock closed up today following an announcement that the company's board approved a quarterly cash dividend and stock repurchase program.
First Financial Northwest, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend and Stock Repurchase Program
GlobeNewswire - Thu Apr 24, 10:00AM CDT
First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the "Company"
(Nasdaq:FFNW), the holding company for First Savings Bank Northwest ("Bank", today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Company's outstanding common stock. The cash dividend will be payable on June 20, 2014, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 6, 2014. "In February of this year, we increased our quarterly cash dividend by 25 percent from $0.04 per share to $0.05 per share," says Joseph W. Kiley III, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are pleased to continue the $0.05 per share dividend, as we continue to 'right-size' our capital to benefit all shareholders," concluded Mr. Kiley.
First Financial Northwest, Inc. Reports Net Income for the First Quarter of $2.6 Million or $0.17 Per Diluted Share
GlobeNewswire - Wed Apr 23, 3:32PM CDT
First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the "Company" (Nasdaq:FFNW), the holding company for First Savings Bank Northwest (the "Bank", today reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, of $2.6 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $3.9 million, or $0.25 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2013, and net income of $1.6 million, or $0.09 per diluted share for the comparable quarter in 2013. During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized a federal income tax provision of $1.5 million, compared to $343,000 in the quarter ended December 31, 2013, and $59,000 in the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Prior period net income figures increased as a result of the reversal of most of the Company's deferred tax asset ("DTA" and its related valuation allowance in 2013, reflecting its return to profitability and its expectation of sustainable profitability for future periods. Therefore, the Company expects to recognize federal income tax expenses going forward.
First Financial Northwest Up 29.5% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (FFNW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Apr 21, 9:59AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) on January 3rd, 2013 at $7.89. In approximately 16 months, First Financial Northwest has returned 29.53% as of today's recent price of $10.22.
First Financial Northwest Has Returned 28.5% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (FFNW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Apr 11, 11:06AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) on January 3rd, 2013 at $7.89. In approximately 15 months, First Financial Northwest has returned 28.52% as of today's recent price of $10.14.
I’m Buying This Profitable Bank Below Book Value
Jim Royal, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Mar 24, 4:49PM CDT
Mr. Market really boggles my mind sometimes. Today the moody Mr. Market is offering shares of a profitable bank for about 89% of tangible book value. Now, plenty of banks trade below book value, and for good reason. But this bank is awash with...
Uptrend Call Working As First Financial Northwest Stock Rises 30.5% (FFNW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Mar 13, 11:07AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) on January 3rd, 2013 at $7.89. In approximately 14 months, First Financial Northwest has returned 30.54% as of today's recent price of $10.30.
First Financial Northwest, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
GlobeNewswire - Fri Feb 28, 12:31PM CST
First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the "Company" (Nasdaq:FFNW), the holding company for First Savings Bank Northwest ("Bank", today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Company's outstanding common stock. The cash dividend will be payable on March 28, 2014, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 14, 2014.
First Financial Northwest Shares Up 30.9% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (FFNW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Feb 27, 9:17AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) on January 3rd, 2013 at $7.89. In approximately 14 months, First Financial Northwest has returned 30.94% as of today's recent price of $10.33.
Why I’m Buying Investors Bancorp
Jim Royal, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Feb 26, 9:10AM CST
I'm about to buy shares in Investors Bancorp , a soon-to-demutualize thrift that is undervalued. The thrift has quickly grown assets since it went public in 2005 and, with improving credit metrics and a solid return on equity, the bank is ready to...
Shares of FFNW Up 30.7% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Feb 19, 4:52PM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) on January 3rd, 2013 at $7.89. In approximately 14 months, First Financial Northwest has returned 30.67% as of today's recent price of $10.31.
First Financial Northwest, Inc. Announces That Director Robert L. Anderson Will Retire From the Board of Directors
GlobeNewswire - Mon Feb 03, 1:57PM CST
First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the "Company" (Nasdaq:FFNW), the holding company for First Savings Bank Northwest ("Bank", today announced that Robert L. Anderson will not stand for re-election as a Director of the Company or the Bank at their respective annual meetings of shareholders and will retire from service at the conclusion of the Company's next annual meeting, tentatively scheduled to be held on June 25, 2014. Mr. Anderson has served as a Director of the Company since its formation in 2007 and has served as a Director of the Bank since 1980.
First Financial Northwest Up 30.8% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (FFNW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon May 05, 5:27PM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) on January 3rd, 2013 at $7.89. In approximately 16 months, First Financial Northwest has returned 30.80% as of today's recent price of $10.32.
First Financial Northwest Has Returned 31.8% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (FFNW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Apr 28, 11:07AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) on January 3rd, 2013 at $7.89. In approximately 16 months, First Financial Northwest has returned 31.81% as of today's recent price of $10.40.
Why First Financial Northwest (FFNW) Stock Finished Higher Today
at The Street - Thu Apr 24, 3:47PM CDT
First Financial Northwest (FFNW) stock closed up today following an announcement that the company's board approved a quarterly cash dividend and stock repurchase program.
First Financial Northwest, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend and Stock Repurchase Program
GlobeNewswire - Thu Apr 24, 10:00AM CDT
First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the "Company"
(Nasdaq:FFNW), the holding company for First Savings Bank Northwest ("Bank", today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Company's outstanding common stock. The cash dividend will be payable on June 20, 2014, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 6, 2014. "In February of this year, we increased our quarterly cash dividend by 25 percent from $0.04 per share to $0.05 per share," says Joseph W. Kiley III, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are pleased to continue the $0.05 per share dividend, as we continue to 'right-size' our capital to benefit all shareholders," concluded Mr. Kiley. First Financial Northwest, Inc. Reports Net Income for the First Quarter of $2.6 Million or $0.17 Per Diluted Share
GlobeNewswire - Wed Apr 23, 3:32PM CDT
First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the "Company"
(Nasdaq:FFNW), the holding company for First Savings Bank Northwest (the "Bank", today reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, of $2.6 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $3.9 million, or $0.25 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 31, 2013, and net income of $1.6 million, or $0.09 per diluted share for the comparable quarter in 2013. During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the Company recognized a federal income tax provision of $1.5 million, compared to $343,000 in the quarter ended December 31, 2013, and $59,000 in the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Prior period net income figures increased as a result of the reversal of most of the Company's deferred tax asset ("DTA" and its related valuation allowance in 2013, reflecting its return to profitability and its expectation of sustainable profitability for future periods. Therefore, the Company expects to recognize federal income tax expenses going forward. First Financial Northwest Up 29.5% Since SmarTrend Uptrend Call (FFNW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Apr 21, 9:59AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) on January 3rd, 2013 at $7.89. In approximately 16 months, First Financial Northwest has returned 29.53% as of today's recent price of $10.22.
First Financial Northwest Has Returned 28.5% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (FFNW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Apr 11, 11:06AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) on January 3rd, 2013 at $7.89. In approximately 15 months, First Financial Northwest has returned 28.52% as of today's recent price of $10.14.
I’m Buying This Profitable Bank Below Book Value
Jim Royal, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Mar 24, 4:49PM CDT
Mr. Market really boggles my mind sometimes. Today the moody Mr. Market is offering shares of a profitable bank for about 89% of tangible book value. Now, plenty of banks trade below book value, and for good reason. But this bank is awash with...
Uptrend Call Working As First Financial Northwest Stock Rises 30.5% (FFNW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Mar 13, 11:07AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) on January 3rd, 2013 at $7.89. In approximately 14 months, First Financial Northwest has returned 30.54% as of today's recent price of $10.30.
First Financial Northwest, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
GlobeNewswire - Fri Feb 28, 12:31PM CST
First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the "Company"
(Nasdaq:FFNW), the holding company for First Savings Bank Northwest ("Bank", today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on the Company's outstanding common stock. The cash dividend will be payable on March 28, 2014, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 14, 2014. First Financial Northwest Shares Up 30.9% Since SmarTrend's Buy Recommendation (FFNW)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Feb 27, 9:17AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) on January 3rd, 2013 at $7.89. In approximately 14 months, First Financial Northwest has returned 30.94% as of today's recent price of $10.33.
Why I’m Buying Investors Bancorp
Jim Royal, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Feb 26, 9:10AM CST
I'm about to buy shares in Investors Bancorp , a soon-to-demutualize thrift that is undervalued. The thrift has quickly grown assets since it went public in 2005 and, with improving credit metrics and a solid return on equity, the bank is ready to...
Shares of FFNW Up 30.7% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Feb 19, 4:52PM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW) on January 3rd, 2013 at $7.89. In approximately 14 months, First Financial Northwest has returned 30.67% as of today's recent price of $10.31.
First Financial Northwest, Inc. Announces That Director Robert L. Anderson Will Retire From the Board of Directors
GlobeNewswire - Mon Feb 03, 1:57PM CST
First Financial Northwest, Inc. (the "Company"
(Nasdaq:FFNW), the holding company for First Savings Bank Northwest ("Bank", today announced that Robert L. Anderson will not stand for re-election as a Director of the Company or the Bank at their respective annual meetings of shareholders and will retire from service at the conclusion of the Company's next annual meeting, tentatively scheduled to be held on June 25, 2014. Mr. Anderson has served as a Director of the Company since its formation in 2007 and has served as a Director of the Bank since 1980. 
