Research Analysts Set Expectations for BWB Q2 Earnings

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWB - Free Report) - Equities researchers at DA Davidson issued their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Bridgewater Bancshares in a research note issued to investors on Friday, April 25th. DA Davidson analyst J. Rulis forecasts that the company will earn $0.35 per share for the quarter. DA Davidson has a "Buy" rating and a $18.00 price target on the stock. The consensus estimate for Bridgewater Bancshares' current full-year earnings is $1.38 per share. DA Davidson also issued estimates for Bridgewater Bancshares' FY2025 earnings at $1.40 EPS.

Separately, Piper Sandler reiterated an "overweight" rating and set a $18.00 price target on shares of Bridgewater Bancshares in a research note on Friday, April 25th.

Bridgewater Bancshares Stock Up 1.0 %

BWB stock traded up $0.16 during midday trading on Monday, reaching $15.41. 117,978 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 61,233. The stock's 50-day simple moving average is $13.65 and its 200 day simple moving average is $14.15. Bridgewater Bancshares has a 1-year low of $10.52 and a 1-year high of $16.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11, a quick ratio of 1.02 and a current ratio of 1.02. The company has a market cap of $425.25 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.96 and a beta of 0.54.

Bridgewater Bancshares (NASDAQ:BWB - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, April 23rd. The company reported $0.32 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $32.29 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $29.88 million. Bridgewater Bancshares had a return on equity of 8.85% and a net margin of 12.96%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Bridgewater Bancshares

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. State Street Corp boosted its stake in Bridgewater Bancshares by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 449,345 shares of the company's stock worth $6,367,000 after purchasing an additional 4,874 shares during the period. Jane Street Group LLC grew its position in Bridgewater Bancshares by 11.4% in the 3rd quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 23,696 shares of the company's stock valued at $336,000 after buying an additional 2,422 shares during the last quarter. Barclays PLC increased its stake in Bridgewater Bancshares by 283.4% in the 3rd quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 25,997 shares of the company's stock valued at $369,000 after buying an additional 19,217 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its stake in Bridgewater Bancshares by 169.0% in the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 30,562 shares of the company's stock valued at $433,000 after buying an additional 19,201 shares during the period. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC raised its position in Bridgewater Bancshares by 17.6% during the 4th quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 8,326 shares of the company's stock worth $112,000 after buying an additional 1,248 shares during the last quarter. 65.83% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Bridgewater Bancshares

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc operates as the bank holding company for Bridgewater Bank that provides banking products and services to commercial real estate investors, entrepreneurs, business clients, and individuals in the United States. The company provides savings and money market accounts, demand deposits, time and brokered deposits, and interest and noninterest bearing transaction, as well as certificates of deposit.