$0.23 EPS Expected for First Financial Northwest, Inc. (FFNW)

January 3, 2018 – By Marie Mckinney

Investors sentiment decreased to 0.66 in Q3 2017. Its down 0.69, from 1.35 in 2017Q2. It turned negative, as 11 investors sold First Financial Northwest, Inc. shares while 24 reduced holdings. 11 funds opened positions while 12 raised stakes. 4.33 million shares or 6.81% less from 4.65 million shares in 2017Q2 were reported.
Dupont Cap Corporation reported 0.01% of its portfolio in First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFNW). Cornerstone Capital Holdg Limited Com accumulated 0% or 37,372 shares. Moreover, Hillsdale Invest Mgmt Inc has 0.13% invested in First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFNW). Geode Management reported 0% in First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFNW). Deutsche Natl Bank Ag holds 0% of its portfolio in First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFNW) for 60,781 shares. 9,300 are owned by Ny State Common Retirement Fund. Wells Fargo And Mn invested 0% in First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFNW). Royal National Bank & Trust Of Canada holds 0% or 1,659 shares. Thomson Horstmann & Bryant stated it has 0.67% in First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFNW). Blackrock Incorporated holds 0% or 464,174 shares. Vanguard Group Incorporated holds 0% or 346,105 shares in its portfolio. Brighton Jones Limited stated it has 16,750 shares. Manufacturers Life Ins The accumulated 3,207 shares. Bridgeway Management holds 0.02% or 120,132 shares in its portfolio. Northern Tru accumulated 0% or 94,309 shares.

Since August 8, 2017, it had 0 insider purchases, and 3 insider sales for $411,347 activity. KILEY JOSEPH W III sold 15,000 shares worth $240,539. 4,000 shares were sold by DeRitis Gregg H., worth $64,123 on Monday, September 11.

Analysts expect First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFNW) to report $0.23 EPS on January, 25.They anticipate $0.06 EPS change or 20.69 % from last quarter’s $0.29 EPS. FFNW’s profit would be $2.48 million giving it 16.72 P/E if the $0.23 EPS is correct. After having $0.18 EPS previously, First Financial Northwest, Inc.’s analysts see 27.78 % EPS growth. The stock decreased 0.84% or $0.13 during the last trading session, reaching $15.38. About 17,536 shares traded or 22.81% up from the average. First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFNW) has risen 13.04% since January 3, 2017 and is uptrending. It has underperformed by 3.66% the S&P500.

First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFNW) Ratings Coverage

Among 2 analysts covering First Financial Northwest (NASDAQ:FFNW), 0 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 2 Hold. Therefore 0 are positive. First Financial Northwest had 2 analyst reports since November 1, 2016 according to SRatingsIntel. The stock of First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFNW) has “Hold” rating given on Thursday, December 21 by Keefe Bruyette & Woods. Sandler O’Neill downgraded the shares of FFNW in report on Tuesday, November 1 to “Hold” rating.

First Financial Northwest, Inc. operates as the holding firm for First Savings Bank Northwest that provides commercial banking services in Washington. The company has market cap of $165.52 million. The firm offers a range of deposit products, including noninterest bearing accounts, interest-bearing demand accounts, money market deposit accounts, statement savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. It has a 17.76 P/E ratio. The Company’s loan products comprise one-to-four family residential loans; multifamily and commercial real estate loans; construction/land loans for the construction of single-family residences, condominiums, townhouses, multifamily properties, and residential developments; business loans; and consumer loans, such as home equity loans and savings account loans.

More notable recent First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFNW) news were published by: Seekingalpha.com which released: “First Financial Northwest Bank acquires Four Bank Branches” on April 10, 2017, also Globenewswire.com with their article: “First Financial Northwest, Inc. Announces – First Financial Northwest Bank and …” published on June 03, 2016, Globenewswire.com published: “First Financial Northwest, Inc. Announces Special Tax Reform Bonus for Employees” on January 02, 2018. More interesting news about First Financial Northwest, Inc. (NASDAQ:FFNW) were released by: Globenewswire.com and their article: “First Financial Northwest, Inc. Announces Change in Name of Subsidiary Bank” published on July 01, 2015 as well as Globenewswire.com‘s news article titled: “First Financial Northwest, Inc. and the Stilwell Group Announce Settlement of …” with publication date: December 20, 2012.