Should I buy or sell Bridgewater Bancshares stock right now?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bridgewater Bancshares in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" BWB shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BWB, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View BWB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Bridgewater Bancshares' stock price target for 2024?

1 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for Bridgewater Bancshares' stock. Their BWB share price targets range from $17.00 to $17.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $17.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 51.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BWB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have BWB shares performed in 2023?

Bridgewater Bancshares' stock was trading at $17.74 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, BWB shares have decreased by 36.7% and is now trading at $11.23. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting Bridgewater Bancshares?

Bridgewater Bancshares saw a increase in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 245,100 shares, an increase of 10.6% from the October 31st total of 221,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 48,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 5.1 days. Approximately 1.2% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Bridgewater Bancshares' Short Interest .

When is Bridgewater Bancshares' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, January 24th 2024. View our BWB earnings forecast .

How were Bridgewater Bancshares' earnings last quarter?

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWB) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 25th. The company reported $0.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $27.15 million for the quarter. Bridgewater Bancshares had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.23% and a net margin of 20.42%.

What other stocks do shareholders of Bridgewater Bancshares own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Bridgewater Bancshares investors own include AbbVie (ABBV) , Verizon Communications (VZ) , Alibaba Group (BABA) , Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) , FedEx (FDX) , General Motors (GM) , Global Payments (GPN) , Invesco (IVZ) , Kohl's (KSS) and Lululemon Athletica (LULU) .

When did Bridgewater Bancshares IPO?

(BWB) raised $77 million in an IPO on Wednesday, March 14th 2018. The company issued 6,700,000 shares at a price of $10.50-$12.50 per share. Sandler O'Neill & Partners and D.A. Davidson served as the underwriters for the IPO.

Who are Bridgewater Bancshares' major shareholders?

Bridgewater Bancshares' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include FMR LLC (5.88%), Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. (2.34%), American Century Companies Inc. (0.74%), Northern Trust Corp (0.60%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (0.37%) and River Oaks Capital LLC (0.29%). Insiders that own company stock include Douglas J Parish , Jerry J Baack , Joseph M Chybowski , Lisa Brezonik, Lisa M Salazar , Mark E Hokanson , Mary Jayne Crocker , Mohammed Lawal , Nicholas L Place and Todd B Urness . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Bridgewater Bancshares?

Shares of BWB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Bridgewater Bancshares Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:BWB)

$11.23

+0.13 (+1.17%)

(As of 12/8/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $11.08
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$11.35
50-Day Range: $8.99
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$11.10
52-Week Range: $7.90
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$18.80

Volume: 92,397 shs
Average Volume: 80,851 shs
Market Capitalization: $314.44 million

P/E Ratio: 7.85
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $17.00

Bridgewater Bancshares MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 51.4% Upside
$17.00 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
1.23% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -0.38
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
$39,980 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: -20.00%
From $1.25 to $1.00 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.45 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

237th out of 852 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

33rd out of 181 stocks

3.0

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Bridgewater Bancshares has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $17.00, Bridgewater Bancshares has a forecasted upside of 51.4% from its current price of $11.23.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Bridgewater Bancshares has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
1.23% of the float of Bridgewater Bancshares has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Bridgewater Bancshares has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.1.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Bridgewater Bancshares has recently increased by 10.60%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Bridgewater Bancshares does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Bridgewater Bancshares does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

3.2

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Bridgewater Bancshares has received a 32.70% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Cash withdrawal services", "Wire transfer services", "Home equity loans", "Mortgages provided by brick and mortar banks", "Debit cards", and "Consumer savings accounts provided by brick and mortar banks" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Bridgewater Bancshares is -0.38.

N/A

News and Social Media Coverage

4.2

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Bridgewater Bancshares insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $39,980.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
21.97% of the stock of Bridgewater Bancshares is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
49.10% of the stock of Bridgewater Bancshares is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Bridgewater Bancshares are expected to decrease by -20.00% in the coming year, from $1.25 to $1.00 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Bridgewater Bancshares is 7.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 108.81.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Bridgewater Bancshares is 7.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 44.93.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Bridgewater Bancshares has a P/B Ratio of 0.95. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Bridgewater Bancshares Stock (NASDAQ:BWB)

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Bridgewater Bank that provides banking products and services to commercial real estate investors, small business entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals in the United States. The company offers savings and money market accounts, demand deposits, time and brokered deposits, and interest and noninterest bearing transaction, as well as certificates of deposit. It also provides commercial loans to sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and other business enterprises to finance accounts receivable or inventory, capital assets, or other business-related purposes; paycheck protection program loans; construction and land development loans; 1-4 family mortgage loans; multifamily lending products; owner and non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans; and consumer and other loans. In addition, the company online, mobile, and direct banking services. Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota.

BWB Stock Price History

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BWB Stock News Headlines

November 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWB) has caught the attention of institutional investors who hold a sizeable 50% stake

October 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Q3 2023 Bridgewater Bancshares Inc Earnings Call

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October 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Net Income of $9.6 Million, $0.30 Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

October 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Bridgewater Bancshares Inc (BWB) Announces Q3 2023 Earnings

September 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Named to Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars Class of 2023

September 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Insider Buying: CFO Joseph Chybowski Acquires 1,500 Shares of Bridgewater Bancshares Inc

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Bridgewater Bancshares Offers Compelling 8.8% Yielding Preferred Share

July 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWB) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

July 28, 2023 | msn.com

Bridgewater Bancshares GAAP EPS of $0.31 in-line, revenue of $27.28M misses by $0.47M

July 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2023 Net Income of $9.8 Million, $0.31 Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

July 15, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

BWBBP Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. 5.875% DEP PFD A

July 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Host Earnings Conference Call

June 30, 2023 | wsj.com

Bridgewater Bancshares Inc. Dep. Pfd. (Rep. 1/100th Share 5.875% Pfd. Series A)

May 21, 2023 | msn.com

Bridgewater Bancshares: Margin Pressure To Drag Earnings

May 18, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

Joseph Chybowski Bought 12% More Shares In Bridgewater Bancshares

May 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Joseph Chybowski Bought 12% More Shares In Bridgewater Bancshares \

May 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Bridgewater (BWB) Stock?

April 28, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

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April 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2023 Net Income of $11.6 Million, $0.37 Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

April 25, 2023 | msn.com

Bridgewater Bancshares (FRA:1WA) Price Target Decreased by 13.19% to 12.96

April 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Host Earnings Conference Call

April 7, 2023 | nasdaq.com

Bridgewater Bancshares (FRA:1WA) Price Target Decreased by 9.86% to 14.93

April 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Bridgewater Bank Receives Esteemed ‘Outstanding’ FDIC Rating for Community Reinvestment Act Performance

March 25, 2023 | usnews.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 10/25/2023
Today: 12/08/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 1/24/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: State commercial banks
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Finance
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:BWB
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1341317
Web: www.bridgewaterbankmn.com
Phone: (952) 893-6868
Fax: N/A
Employees: 255
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $17.00
High Stock Price Target: $17.00
Low Stock Price Target: $17.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +51.4%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.43
Trailing P/E Ratio: 7.85
Forward P/E Ratio: 8.98
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $53.39 million
Net Margins: 20.42%
Pretax Margin: 26.83%
Return on Equity: 13.23%
Return on Assets: 0.99%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.07
Current Ratio: 1.03
Quick Ratio: 1.03

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $119.58 million
Price / Sales: 2.63
Cash Flow: $2.17 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 5.18
Book Value: $11.80 per share
Price / Book: 0.95

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 28,001,000
Free Float: 21,849,000
Market Cap: $314.45 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.66

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Key Executives

Mr. Gerald John Baack (Age 56)
Founder, Non Independent Executive Chairman, CEO & President
Comp: $1.22M
Mr. Jeffrey D. Shellberg (Age 60)
Co-Founder, Executive VP, Chief Credit Officer, Secretary & Non Independent Executive Director
Mr. Joseph M. Chybowski (Age 35)
Chief Financial Officer
Comp: $694.88k
Mr. Nicholas L. Place (Age 38)
Chief Lending Officer
Comp: $630.56k
Ms. Mary Jayne Crocker (Age 61)
Executive VP & COO
Comp: $689.86k
Mr. Mark E. Hokanson (Age 47)
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Justin Horstman
Director of Investor Relations
Mr. Ben M. Klocke
General Counsel
Mr. Daniel D. Poppe (Age 75)
Senior VP & Senior Loan Officer
Ms. Lisa M. Salazar (Age 49)
Chief Deposit Officer

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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BWB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Bridgewater Bancshares stock right now?: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bridgewater Bancshares in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" BWB shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in BWB, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View BWB analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Bridgewater Bancshares' stock price target for 2024?: 1 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for Bridgewater Bancshares' stock. Their BWB share price targets range from $17.00 to $17.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $17.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 51.4% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for BWB or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have BWB shares performed in 2023?: Bridgewater Bancshares' stock was trading at $17.74 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, BWB shares have decreased by 36.7% and is now trading at $11.23.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
Are investors shorting Bridgewater Bancshares?: Bridgewater Bancshares saw a increase in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 245,100 shares, an increase of 10.6% from the October 31st total of 221,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 48,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 5.1 days. Approximately 1.2% of the shares of the company are sold short.
View Bridgewater Bancshares' Short Interest.
When is Bridgewater Bancshares' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, January 24th 2024.
View our BWB earnings forecast.
How were Bridgewater Bancshares' earnings last quarter?: Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWB) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 25th. The company reported $0.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $27.15 million for the quarter. Bridgewater Bancshares had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 13.23% and a net margin of 20.42%.

What other stocks do shareholders of Bridgewater Bancshares own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Bridgewater Bancshares investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Verizon Communications (VZ), Alibaba Group (BABA), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), FedEx (FDX), General Motors (GM), Global Payments (GPN), Invesco (IVZ), Kohl's (KSS) and Lululemon Athletica (LULU).
When did Bridgewater Bancshares IPO?: (BWB) raised $77 million in an IPO on Wednesday, March 14th 2018. The company issued 6,700,000 shares at a price of $10.50-$12.50 per share. Sandler O'Neill & Partners and D.A. Davidson served as the underwriters for the IPO.
Who are Bridgewater Bancshares' major shareholders?: Bridgewater Bancshares' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include FMR LLC (5.88%), Punch & Associates Investment Management Inc. (2.34%), American Century Companies Inc. (0.74%), Northern Trust Corp (0.60%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (0.37%) and River Oaks Capital LLC (0.29%). Insiders that own company stock include Douglas J Parish, Jerry J Baack, Joseph M Chybowski, Lisa Brezonik, Lisa M Salazar, Mark E Hokanson, Mary Jayne Crocker, Mohammed Lawal, Nicholas L Place and Todd B Urness.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Bridgewater Bancshares?: Shares of BWB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NASDAQ:BWB) was last updated on 12/9/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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