10 Micro-Cap Stocks Insiders Were Buying in Q1 2025

7. Finward Bancorp (NASDAQ:FNWD)

Number of insiders buying: 5

Market Capitalization: $125.58 million

Finward Bancorp is the holding company for Peoples Bank, offering a wide range of banking products, including deposit accounts, residential and commercial loans, and wealth management services. The Munster, Indiana-headquartered company also provides estate planning, insurance, and investment services, and operates as a real estate investment trust. Finward Bancorp changed its name from NorthWest Indiana Bancorp in 2021.

In February and March, five insiders, including the president and CEO, bought around $254,571 worth of Finward shares at an average price of $27.13 per share. Year-to-date, the stock is up 3.56%, trading at $29.11 per share. Over the past 12 months, Finward shares returned 18.43% to its investors.

For the full year 2024, Finward reported net income attributable to common stockholders of $12.1 million, or $2.84 per diluted share, compared to $8.4 million or $1.96 per diluted share in 2023. The net interest margin was 2.54%, compared to 2.83% for 2023. As of December 31, 2024, deposits totaled $1.8 billion, an increase of $11.8 million or 0.7%, compared to September 30, 2024.

According to TipRanks, one Wall Street analyst rates Finward Bancorp stock as “Hold” with a price target of $35.00 per share. The average price target suggests a 20.23% potential upside from the latest price.