Bridgewater Bancshares reports Q1 adjusted EPS 32c, consensus 29c

Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) of 2.51% for the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 19 basis points from the fourth quarter of 2024. “Bridgewater is off to a strong start in 2025 with the continuation of growth and profitability momentum which began in late 2024,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jerry Baack. “Core deposit growth trends continued, allowing us to be more offensive-minded on the loan growth front. With increased demand resulting in a strong loan pipeline, we saw our second consecutive quarter of robust organic loan growth. In addition, revenue growth accelerated in the first quarter as declining deposit costs drove continued net interest margin expansion.”