Bankwell Financial Group (BWFG)
NASDAQ:BWFG
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BWFG Stock Chart & Stats
$52.70
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$52.70
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$33.26 - $53.86
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.21K
Average Volume (3M)46.81K
Market Cap
$414.53M
Enterprise Value$335.38M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$211.16M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$129.76M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.3
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.06
Shares Outstanding7,973,180
10 Day Avg. Volume88,697
30 Day Avg. Volume46,810
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)1.18
Price to Sales (P/S)1.71
P/FCF Ratio13.09
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.81
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.58
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.88
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$58.00Price Target Upside10.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)5.35
Revenue Forecast (FY)$123.97M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability RecoveryMargins and GAAP earnings have meaningfully recovered, improving core profitability and return on equity. Sustained higher margins provide a durable buffer versus cyclical credit or rate shocks, support internal capital generation and give management scope to invest in growth or shore up capital.
Improving Funding Mix & Deposit GrowthMaterial core deposit inflows and a meaningful reduction in brokered funding improve funding stability and lower cost of funds. That structural shift reduces margin sensitivity, supports NIM as time deposits reprice, and enhances resilience of net interest income over the medium term.
Strong Cash Conversion And Improving LeverageHigh free-cash-flow conversion aligned with earnings and a lower leverage ratio enhance financial flexibility. Predictable cash conversion supports dividends, opportunistic buybacks as capital allows, and provides capacity to absorb credit or market stress without immediately resorting to external funding.
Bears Say
Capital Slightly Below TargetCET1 modestly below stated target constrains capital actions (buybacks) and limits strategic optionality. Management must retain earnings to rebuild buffers, which can delay capital returns and reduce flexibility for M&A or accelerated balance-sheet optimization over the next several quarters.
CRE Concentration And Rising NPAsElevated CRE exposure and a recent uptick in NPAs create persistent credit risk that can depress earnings and require higher provisions if stress persists. Concentration risk may take quarters to work off, keeping credit metrics and capital sensitive to local market conditions.
Earnings And Operating Cash‑flow VolatilityMaterial swings in earnings and inconsistent operating cash flow reduce predictability of free cash and capital build. This volatility complicates planning for dividends, buybacks and loan growth, and leaves results sensitive to rate and credit cycles over the medium term.
Bankwell Financial Group News
BWFG FAQ
What was Bankwell Financial Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Bankwell Financial Group lowest stock price was $33.26 and its highest was $53.86 in the past 12 months.
What is Bankwell Financial Group’s market cap?
Bankwell Financial Group’s market cap is $414.53M.
When is Bankwell Financial Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bankwell Financial Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 69 days.
How were Bankwell Financial Group’s earnings last quarter?
Bankwell Financial Group released its earnings results on Apr 22, 2026. The company reported $1.41 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.223 by $0.187.
Is Bankwell Financial Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Bankwell Financial Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Bankwell Financial Group pay dividends?
Bankwell Financial Group pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.66%. See more information on Bankwell Financial Group dividends here
What is Bankwell Financial Group’s EPS estimate?
Bankwell Financial Group’s EPS estimate is 1.29.
How many shares outstanding does Bankwell Financial Group have?
Bankwell Financial Group has 7,973,180 shares outstanding.
What happened to Bankwell Financial Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Bankwell Financial Group reported an EPS of $1.41 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.223. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.901%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bankwell Financial Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BWFG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$58.00 (10.06% Upside)
$58.00 (10.06% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
BWFG Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $2.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
54.51%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Bankwell Financial Group
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Bankwell Bank that provides various banking services for individual and commercial customers. It offers various traditional depository products, including checking, savings, money market, and certificates of deposit. The company also provides 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, 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 secured by savings or certificate accounts and automobiles; and unsecured personal loans and overdraft lines of credit. It operates branches in New Canaan, Stamford, Fairfield, Wilton, 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.
BWFG Company Deck
BWFG Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a generally constructive picture: solid GAAP earnings, tangible core deposit growth, meaningful loan production, improved deposit costs, and healthy credit metrics with a provision release. Management raised noninterest income guidance and reaffirmed full-year net interest income guidance while executing balance sheet optimization (notably a 50% reduction in broker deposits since 2022). Offsetting items were modest NIM pressure from loan repricing and day-count effects, a seasonal hit to PPNR/efficiency in Q1, a small uptick in NPAs (CRE-related) and ongoing competitive pressure for deposits. Capital ratios are improving but remain below the stated CET1 target, limiting more aggressive buybacks. Overall, positives outweigh the near-term headwinds, with management confident in continued execution.View all BWFG earnings summariesBWFG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$58.00
▲(10.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
20.78% Insiders
9.98% Mutual Funds
11.22% Other Institutional Investors
46.58% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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