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Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG) is the holding company for Bankwell Bank, a full-service commercial bank headquartered in New Canaan, Connecticut. This news page aggregates company-issued updates and market coverage related to Bankwell’s commercial banking activities, including commercial and retail lending, depository services, and SBA lending.
Visitors can review earnings announcements and related commentary, where Bankwell reports metrics such as net interest margin, pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue (PPNR), return on average assets, and efficiency ratio. These releases often discuss trends in loan originations, deposit costs, balance sheet composition, and asset quality, including nonperforming assets and the allowance for credit losses.
The news feed also features dividend declarations documented in press releases and Form 8-K filings, detailing quarterly cash dividend amounts and key dates for shareholders. Additional items may include updates on the SBA lending division, such as gains on sale of SBA loans and origination volumes, as well as information on strategic initiatives in deposit gathering and funding mix.
Corporate developments, such as the appointment of a Chief Technology Officer and references to digital channels like Bankwell Direct, appear in company announcements and provide insight into Bankwell’s focus on technology and customer access. Regular notices of upcoming earnings conference calls and webcasts inform investors and analysts about opportunities to hear management discuss financial performance and operating results.
By following this page, readers can access a consolidated view of Bankwell Financial Group’s official news, including financial results, capital and credit updates, dividend actions, and organizational changes, all sourced from the company’s press releases and regulatory disclosures.
Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ: BWFG) will release earnings for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Management will host an audio webcast and conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET the same day to review financial performance and operating results. The audio webcast link and presentation slides will be available on the company’s Investor Relations site prior to the webcast and the webcast will be archived on the site for twelve months for on-demand access.
Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported GAAP net income $10.1M ($1.27 per share) for Q3 2025, up from $9.1M ($1.15) in Q2 2025, and declared a $0.20/share cash dividend payable Nov 21, 2025 (record Nov 10, 2025).
PPNR was $13.9M (1.70% of average assets), up 21.5% QoQ. Net interest margin expanded to 3.34% and ROAA rose to 1.24%. SBA gains on sale increased to $1.4M with Q3 SBA originations of $21.8M. Nonperforming assets fell to 0.56% of assets; ACL-loans totaled $30.0M (1.10% of loans). Capital ratios remain above well-capitalized thresholds.
Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ: BWFG) will release results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Management will host an audio webcast and conference call to review financial and operating results at 11:00 a.m. ET the same day. The webcast link and presentation slides will be posted on the company’s Investor Relations site before the call. An archived recording and slides will be available on the website for twelve months following the webcast.
Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported strong Q2 2025 results with GAAP net income of $9.1 million ($1.15 per share), up from $6.9 million ($0.87 per share) in Q1 2025. The company declared a $0.20 per share dividend payable August 22, 2025.
Key highlights include net interest margin expansion to 3.10% (up 29 basis points), improved deposit costs to 3.40% (down 20 basis points), and $24 million net loan growth. The SBA lending vertical contributed $1.5 million in year-to-date non-interest income. Credit quality improved with nonperforming assets decreasing to 0.78% of total assets.
Management updated 2025 guidance, projecting net interest income of $97-98 million, noninterest income of $7-8 million, and increased noninterest expense guidance to $58-59 million due to investments in personnel.
Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ: BWFG) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call and webcast for Monday, July 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The company will release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, on the same day.
The earnings presentation will be accessible through an audio webcast on the company's Investor Relations website, accompanied by presentation slides. The webcast recording will remain available on the website for twelve months following the event.
Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported Q1 2025 GAAP net income of $6.9 million ($0.87 per share), up from $3.0 million ($0.37 per share) in Q4 2024. The company declared a $0.20 per share cash dividend payable May 20, 2025.
Key highlights include:
- Pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue increased 10.7% to $9.4 million
- Net interest margin expanded to 2.81%, up 21 basis points from Q4 2024
- Nonperforming assets improved to 0.83% of total assets, down from 1.88%
- Successfully resolved two non-performing credits, including sale of $27.1M multifamily loan
- SBA loan sales generated $442,000 in gains with 110% average sale price
The company expanded into NYC metro market with two new deposit teams and reaffirmed its previous financial guidance despite macroeconomic volatility.
Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ: BWFG) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, after market close.
Management will host an audio webcast and conference call the following day, Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the company's financial performance and operating results. The webcast and presentation slides will be accessible through Bankwell's Investor Relations website and will remain archived there for twelve months.
Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ: BWFG) has appointed Brian Merritt as Chief Technology Officer. Merritt brings significant experience in banking, fintech, and engineering leadership to the company. His previous roles include serving as SVP, Head of Product at Cross River, CEO of Seed (an online business bank), and VP of Engineering at Simple, where he helped scale the company to over 100,000 customers.
According to President and CEO Christopher R. Gruseke, Merritt's expertise in banking technology, product development, and system architecture will be important in advancing Bankwell's digital capabilities and technology infrastructure to deliver innovative solutions to customers.
Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported Q4 2024 GAAP net income of $2.5 million ($0.32 per share), up from $1.9 million ($0.24 per share) in Q3 2024. The company declared a $0.20 per share cash dividend payable February 21, 2025.
Pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue decreased 12% to $7.9 million compared to Q3 2024. The quarter included $3.0 million in charge-offs. The company has executed purchase agreements on two nonperforming assets totaling $35.4 million, which will reduce nonperforming assets ratio by 108 basis points in Q1 2025.
For 2025, Bankwell projects net interest income of $93-95 million, noninterest income of $7-8 million, and noninterest expense of $56-57 million. The company expects benefits from $1.3 billion in time deposits repricing at lower rates over the next 12 months, potentially contributing $4.4 million annually to net interest income.
Bankwell Financial Group (NASDAQ: BWFG) has scheduled its fourth quarter earnings release for January 22, 2025, after market close. The company will host an audio webcast and conference call the following day, January 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial performance and operating results.
The audio webcast and presentation slides will be available on Bankwell's Investor Relations website. The webcast recording will remain accessible on the company's website for twelve months after the event.
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