Bankwell Financial Group Inc (BWFG)

Currency in USD
67.71
-0.35(-0.51%)
Closed·
67.710.00(0.00%)
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Trading near 52-week High
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Fair Value
Day's Range
66.7468.85
52 wk Range
38.8968.85
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
67.71
Open
68.51
Day's Range
66.74-68.85
52 wk Range
38.89-68.85
Volume
66.54K
Average Volume (3m)
68.59K
1-Year Change
69.6992%
Book Value / Share
41.63
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
67.50
Downside
-0.31%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
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RSI suggests the stock is in overbought territory
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

1 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
3 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 67.50
(-0.31% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Buy72.00+6.34%62.00MaintainJul 28, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Buy58.00-14.34%55.00MaintainApr 27, 2026
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Buy53.00-21.73%48.00MaintainOct 27, 2025

Bankwell Financial Group Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Bankwell Q2 2026 EPS of $1.52 beat estimates by 17.83%; revenue of $32.78M topped forecasts by 7.02% as shares rose 2.12% to $60.76 premarket.
  • Net interest margin expanded 30 basis points to 3.58%; net interest income climbed 9.7% sequentially to $29.5M driven by improved deposit costs.
  • Core deposits grew $128M while wholesale funding fell $44M; brokered deposits down 51% from 2022 peak, strengthening balance sheet composition.
  • Management raised 2026 guidance: loan growth now 5-7%, net interest income $115-117M, expenses $65-67M reflecting talent investments and expansion.
  • Credit quality improved with declining non-performing loans; tangible book value per share rose $2.41 in H1 2026 to $40.25 amid strong execution.
Last Updated: 2026-07-23, 11:42 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 23, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.52 / 1.29
Revenue / Forecast
32.78M / 30.63M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 5.43%
Dividend Yield
1.18%
Industry Median 2.83%
Annualized payout
0.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.39%
Growth Streak

BWFG Income Statement

Compare BWFG to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
12.4x8.1x10.0x
PEG Ratio
0.120.050.03
Price/Book
1.6x1.3x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
4.4x2.5x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−0.8%0.8%13.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Bankwell Bank that provides various banking services for individual and commercial customers. It provides various traditional depository products, including checking, savings, money market, and certificates of deposit. The company also offers first mortgage loans secured by one-to-four family owner occupied residential properties for personal use; home equity loans and home equity lines of credit secured by owner occupied one-to-four family residential properties; loans secured by commercial real estate, multi-family dwellings, owner-occupied commercial real estate, and investor-owned one-to-four family dwellings; commercial construction loans for commercial development projects, including apartment buildings and condominiums, as well as office buildings, retail, and other income producing properties; land loans; commercial business loans secured by assignments of corporate assets and personal guarantees of the business owners; loans to finance insurance premiums; overdraft lines of credit; and personal loans. It operates branches in New Canaan, Stamford, Fairfield, Westport, Darien, Norwalk, and Hamden, Connecticut. The company was formerly known as BNC Financial Group, Inc. and changed its name to Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. in September 2013. Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in New Canaan, Connecticut.

Sector
Financial
Employees
167

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1.67M21.44%113.41M
Other Institutional Investors
3.74M48.13%254.56M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
2.36M30.43%160.92M
Total
7.77M100.00%528.88M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Veteri Place Corporation10.63%825,86356,208
BlackRock, Inc.6.18%480,30532,690

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FAQ

What Is the Bankwell (BWFG) Stock Price Today?

The Bankwell stock price today is 67.71 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Bankwell Trade On?

Bankwell is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Bankwell?

The stock symbol for Bankwell is "BWFG."

Does Bankwell Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Bankwell dividend yield is 1.18%.

What Is the Bankwell Market Cap?

As of today, Bankwell market cap is 526.16M USD.

What Is Bankwell's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Bankwell EPS (TTM) is 5.43.

When Is the Next Bankwell Earnings Date?

Bankwell will release its next earnings report on Oct 28, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is BWFG a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Bankwell Stock Split?

Bankwell has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Bankwell Have?

Bankwell has 167 employees.

What is the current trading status of Bankwell (BWFG)?

As of Jul 31, 2026, Bankwell (BWFG) is trading at a price of 67.71 USD, with a previous close of 67.71 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 66.74 USD to 68.85 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 38.89 USD to 68.85 USD.

What Is Bankwell (BWFG) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Bankwell is 67.50 USD, with a high estimate of 72 USD and a low estimate of 63 USD. 1 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an -0.31% Downside potential.
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