Northwest Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 86.831 million compared to USD 84.240 million a year ago. Net income was USD 26.467 million compared to USD 22.148 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.26 compared to USD 0.22 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 338.641 million compared to USD 330.785 million a year ago. Net income was USD 105.491 million compared to USD 94.467 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.03 compared to USD 0.94 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 1.02 compared to USD 0.92 a year ago.