First Northwest Bancorp Stock: price and insider trades · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About First Northwest Bancorp

First Northwest Bancorp is a U.S.-listed financial holding company trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker FNWB, with headquarters in Port Angeles, Washington, United States. For international investors, the key point is that this is not a diversified money-center bank; it is a regional banking holding company whose value is primarily tied to its wholly owned subsidiary, First Fed Bank. First Northwest was incorporated in 2012 and completed its initial public offering in 2015. Its corporate structure is intentionally lean: the holding company’s activities are largely limited to passive investment activities and oversight of its stake in First Fed. ([nasdaq.com](https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/first-northwest-bancorp-reports-fourth-quarter-2024-financial-results-2025-01-29?utm_source=openai)) First Fed Bank is the operating franchise and the main engine of the group. The bank traces its roots to 1923, giving the platform a long operating history in the Pacific Northwest. Today, First Fed serves individuals, small businesses, nonprofit organizations and commercial customers. Its product set includes deposit accounts, lending products, mortgage and commercial real estate lending, and a range of everyday banking services. Recent company filings also point to ongoing efforts to expand modern financial capabilities through strategic partnerships, including digital payments and marketplace lending initiatives, which suggest a measured modernization strategy rather than an aggressive national expansion plan. ([nasdaq.com](https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/first-northwest-bancorp-reports-fourth-quarter-2024-financial-results-2025-01-29?utm_source=openai)) Geographically, the franchise remains concentrated in Washington state. Recent SEC disclosure indicates First Fed operates 17 locations, including 12 full-service branches and 5 business centers across several counties in western Washington. That footprint gives the bank a strong local identity and a close relationship with community customers, but it also means the business is exposed to a relatively narrow regional economy. For analysts, that concentration is important: performance will be shaped by local credit conditions, deposit competition, housing markets, employment trends and the broader rate environment in the Pacific Northwest. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1556727/000143774926008021/fnwb20251231_10k.htm?utm_source=openai)) In competitive terms, FNWB is positioned against other regional banks, community banks and increasingly digital-first competitors that are all chasing deposits and loans in the U.S. banking market. Its competitive edge is not scale, but franchise depth: a long-standing local brand, relationship banking, and a customer base that values proximity and service quality. The company’s strategy appears to emphasize sustainable earnings, prudent balance-sheet management and selective investment in operational efficiency. ([nasdaq.com](https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/first-northwest-bancorp-reports-fourth-quarter-2024-financial-results-2025-01-29?utm_source=openai)) Recent developments indicate a company that has been managing through a difficult rate and margin backdrop while trying to stabilize profitability. In 2024 and early 2025, First Northwest reported losses, then later disclosed improved profitability in the second quarter of 2025, when it returned to net income. The company also consolidated operations in the Seattle area to streamline its branch network. Separately, a January 2026 SEC filing disclosed that First Fed’s Chief Operating Officer planned to resign effective February 4, 2026, a governance change worth monitoring alongside the bank’s ongoing operational reset. ([nasdaq.com](https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/first-northwest-bancorp-reports-second-quarter-2025-improved-profitability-2025-07-24?utm_source=openai))