Bankwell Financial GroupBWFG
BWFG
About: Bankwell Financial Group Inc is a bank holding company, engaged in providing financial products and services. It offers products related to commercial lending, retail lending, depository services, and others. The bank's commercial lending products includes owner-occupied commercial real estate loans, commercial real estate investment loans, commercial loans to small and mid-sized businesses and real estate construction and development loans. The retail lending products include residential mortgage loans, home equity lines of credit, and consumer installment loans. Its depository products include checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, noninterest-bearing demand, and time deposits.
Employees: 144
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Funds holding %
of 7,429 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
100% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 8 | Existing positions closed: 4
23% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $92.2M [Q1] → $113M (+$21.2M) [Q2]
16% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 29 | Existing positions reduced: 25
4% more funds holding
Funds holding: 78 [Q1] → 81 (+3) [Q2]
1.35% more ownership
Funds ownership: 38.62% [Q1] → 39.97% (+1.35%) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BWFG.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about BWFG published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Bankwell Financial Group's Improving Margins Tell A Story
Bankwell Financial Group is improving net interest margin and profitability by reducing high-cost brokered deposits and resetting time deposits at lower rates. The bank is cleaning up its loan portfolio, reducing non-performing assets, and focusing on core deposits for lower funding costs and greater stability. Despite risks from high commercial real estate exposure and concentrated borrowers, recent earnings and asset quality trends are positive.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWFG ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 28, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Christopher R. Gruseke - CEO & Director Courtney E.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
4 weeks ago
Bankwell Q2 EPS Jumps 721 Revenue Up 18
Bankwell Q2 EPS Jumps 721 Revenue Up 18
Neutral
Business Wire
4 weeks ago
Bankwell Financial Group Reports Operating Results for the Second Quarter, Declares Third Quarter Dividend
NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported GAAP net income of $9.1 million, or $1.15 per share for the second quarter of 2025, versus $6.9 million, or $0.87 per share, for the first quarter of 2025. The Company's Board of Directors declared a $0.20 per share cash dividend, payable August 22, 2025 to shareholders of record on August 11, 2025. Discussion of Outlook; Bankwell Financial Group Chief Executive Officer, Christopher R. Gruseke: "Our stron.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Announces Date of Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG), the holding company for Bankwell Bank, today announced that it will issue its earnings release for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, on Monday, July 28, 2025. Management will also host an audio webcast and conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, on Monday, July 28, 2025, to review the Company's financial performance and operating results. The audio webcast link, along with the corresponding presentation slides.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Bankwell Financial Poised To Grow In Commercial Banking
Bankwell's Financial Group is a regional bank holding company with all bank branches located in Connecticut. As of March 31, 2025, Bankwell reported $3.2 billion in total assets. BWFG's focus on commercial clients and improved portfolio management, including reducing its investor commercial real estate exposure, supports a solid foundation for expansion. Risks remain due to high commercial real estate loan concentration and sensitivity to economic cycles, but capital returns via dividends and buybacks add shareholder value.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWFG ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Courtney Sacchetti - Chief Financial Officer Chris Gruseke - Chief Executive Officer Matt McNeill - President and CBO Conference Call Participants Chris O'Connell - KBW Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. And welcome to the Bankwell Financial Group First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call.
Neutral
Business Wire
4 months ago
Bankwell Financial Group Reports Operating Results for the First Quarter, Declares Second Quarter Dividend
NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported GAAP net income of $6.9 million, or $0.87 per share for the first quarter of 2025, versus $3.0 million, or $0.37 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2024. The Company's Board of Directors declared a $0.20 per share cash dividend, payable May 20, 2025 to shareholders of record on May 9, 2025. Pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue (PPNR) of $9.4 million, or $1.22 per share, increased 10.7% relative to the fou.
Neutral
Business Wire
4 months ago
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Announces Date of First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG), the holding company for Bankwell Bank, today announced that it will issue its earnings release for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after market close. Management will also host an audio webcast and conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, on Thursday, April 24, 2025, to review the Company's financial performance and operating results. The audio webcast link, along with the corre.
Neutral
Business Wire
5 months ago
Bankwell Appoints Brian Merritt as Chief Technology Officer
NEW CANAAN, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG), the parent company of Bankwell Bank, has announced the appointment of Brian Merritt as Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Merritt brings extensive experience in banking, fintech, and engineering leadership to Bankwell. Prior to joining the company, he served as SVP, Head of Product at Cross River and was previously CEO of Seed, an online business bank. He also held the role of VP of Engineering at Simple, where he hel.
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