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NASDAQ:BWFG

Bankwell Financial Group (BWFG) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$23.19
-0.26 (-1.11%)
(As of 05/26/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$23.13
$23.44
50-Day Range
$21.66
$26.52
52-Week Range
$21.22
$36.73
Volume
7,855 shs
Average Volume
19,882 shs
Market Capitalization
$181.81 million
P/E Ratio
4.55
Dividend Yield
3.45%
Price Target
$30.50

Bankwell Financial Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
31.5% Upside
$30.50 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
2.36% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.87mentions of Bankwell Financial Group in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
$820,697 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

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

2.82 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

239th out of 903 stocks

State Commercial Banks Industry

80th out of 190 stocks


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About Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ:BWFG) Stock

Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. is a bank holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services through its banking subsidiary, Bankwell Bank. It offers checking, savings, money market, online and mobile banking, debit cards, and personal loans. The firm also delivers business banking solutions such as business checking, treasury management, business savings, commercial services, business loans and lines of credit, and commercial mortgages. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in New Canaan, CT.

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BWFG Stock News Headlines

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BWFG Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/26/2023
Ex-Dividend for 5/23 Dividend
5/11/2023
Dividend Payable
5/23/2023
Today
5/27/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/26/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
State commercial banks
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:BWFG
Fax
N/A
Employees
124
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$30.50
High Stock Price Forecast
$35.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$26.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+31.5%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
2 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$37.43 million
Pretax Margin
35.68%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$120.99 million
Cash Flow
$4.90 per share
Book Value
$30.89 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
5,647,000
Market Cap
$181.81 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.68

Key Executives

  • Christopher R. Gruseke
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Laura J. Waitz
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Courtney E. Sacchetti
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Christine Chivily
    Chief Risk & Credit Officer, Executive VP
  • Matthew J. McNeill
    Chief Banking Officer & Executive Vice President













BWFG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Bankwell Financial Group stock right now?

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Bankwell Financial Group in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" BWFG shares.
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What is Bankwell Financial Group's stock price forecast for 2023?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Bankwell Financial Group's stock. Their BWFG share price forecasts range from $26.00 to $35.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $30.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 31.5% from the stock's current price.
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How have BWFG shares performed in 2023?

Bankwell Financial Group's stock was trading at $29.43 at the start of the year. Since then, BWFG shares have decreased by 21.2% and is now trading at $23.19.
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When is Bankwell Financial Group's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 26th 2023.
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How were Bankwell Financial Group's earnings last quarter?

Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:BWFG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 26th. The bank reported $1.33 EPS for the quarter. The bank had revenue of $27.07 million for the quarter. Bankwell Financial Group had a net margin of 27.58% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.59%.

How often does Bankwell Financial Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Bankwell Financial Group?

Bankwell Financial Group declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 26th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Tuesday, May 23rd. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.45%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 11th.
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What ETFs hold Bankwell Financial Group's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ:BWFG) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM), First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA),

Is Bankwell Financial Group a good dividend stock?

Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ:BWFG) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.41%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 5 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 15.69%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Bankwell Financial Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Bankwell Financial Group investors own include ONEOK (OKE), NVIDIA (NVDA), AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), Philip Morris International (PM), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Cinemark (CNK) and CenterPoint Energy (CNP).

What is Bankwell Financial Group's stock symbol?

Bankwell Financial Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "BWFG."

Who are Bankwell Financial Group's major shareholders?

Bankwell Financial Group's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (4.29%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.26%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (2.18%), LSV Asset Management (1.48%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.44%) and Acadian Asset Management LLC (1.07%). Insiders that own company stock include Blake S Drexler, Carl M Porto, Christopher R Gruseke, Daniel S Jones, Darryl Demos, Eric J Dale, James M Garnett Jr, James M Garnett, Jr, Laura Waitz, Lawrence B Seidman, Matt Mcneill, Penko Krassimir Ivanov, Richard Castiglioni and Todd Lampert.
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How do I buy shares of Bankwell Financial Group?

Shares of BWFG 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.
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What is Bankwell Financial Group's stock price today?

One share of BWFG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $23.19.

How much money does Bankwell Financial Group make?

Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ:BWFG) has a market capitalization of $181.81 million and generates $120.99 million in revenue each year. The bank earns $37.43 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.10 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Bankwell Financial Group have?

The company employs 124 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Bankwell Financial Group?

Bankwell Financial Group's mailing address is 220 ELM STREET, NEW CANAAN CT, 06840. The official website for the company is www.mybankwell.com. The bank can be reached via phone at (203) 652-0166 or via email at ir@mybankwell.com.

This page (NASDAQ:BWFG) was last updated on 5/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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