BWFG - Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Analysis

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BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NASDAQ

$65.77

▼ DOWN 1.32% (-0.88)

KEY STATISTICS

Market Cap$531.41 M

52w High$69.59

52w Low$40.45

Dividend Yield1.29%

FrequencyQuarterly

P/E12.29

Volume13.31K

Shares Out.7.97M

COMPANY

LEADERSHIP

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Christopher R. Gruseke

COMPENSATION 2026

Salary$700,000

Stock Awards$251,365

Incentive Plan Pay$368,550

All Other Comp.$16,611

Total$1,336,526

ABOUT

SECTOR

Financial Services

WENT PUBLIC

April 5, 2010

METHOD OF GOING PUBLIC

IPO

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

167

UPCOMING EARNINGS

DateOct 22, 2026

DayThursday

Rev. Est.$33.33M

OCT

THU

ETFS HOLDING THIS STOCK

ETFS HOLDING

LISTED HERE

RANKED BY POSITION SIZE

INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP

SHARES OWNED

38.88%

HOLDERS

163

TOP 8 OF 163 · RANKED BY POSITION SIZE

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232.8K sh

$13.67M

Blackrock Fund Advisors

196.7K sh

$6.39M

PRICE

$65.77 ▼ DOWN 1.32% (−$0.88)

About Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.

https://www.mybankwell.com ↗

Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. is a Connecticut-based bank holding company offering personal and commercial banking services, including various loans, deposits, and real estate financing through branches in several Connecticut towns.

INDUSTRY

Banks - Regional

A PRODUCT BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. IS KNOWN FOR

SBA Loans

Bankwell offers government-backed loans for small to mid-sized businesses, including working capital, equipment, and real estate programs, which are a growing source of noninterest income and central to their strategic focus.

COMPETITORS

COMPETITOR

Bankwell Financial Group in 2025

SENTIMENT: + POSITIVE

EARNINGS · Q3 2025

Bankwell Financial Group Reports Record Earnings and Significant Margin Expansion Throughout 2025

Bankwell Financial Group consistently surpassed earnings expectations throughout 2025, highlighted by its third-quarter results which saw a significant 21.5% increase in pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue compared to the second quarter. This strong performance was driven by a notable expansion in net interest margin and growth in noninterest income, particularly from its SBA lending division. The positive financial results demonstrated a successful turnaround story, attracting investor attention and suggesting a strong finish to the year.

BUSINESS MODEL · Q1 2025 · IN PROGRESS

Bankwell Financial Group Executes Significant Deposit Strategy Overhaul in 2025, Boosting Profitability

Bankwell Financial Group intentionally shifted its funding strategy in 2025 by aggressively growing its low-cost core deposits through the recruitment of new deposit-gathering teams, including expansion into the New York City market. This initiative was coupled with a significant reduction in higher-cost brokered deposits, a move designed to fundamentally improve the bank's net interest margin and long-term profitability.