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This page provides access to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings for Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG), the bank holding company for Bankwell Bank. Through these documents, investors can review how the company reports its commercial banking activities, financial condition, and capital position.
Bankwell’s periodic and current reports describe results of operations and financial condition, including net interest income, noninterest income, pre-tax, pre-provision net revenue (PPNR), net interest margin, and key profitability ratios such as return on average assets and return on average shareholders’ equity. Filings also present details on noninterest expense, efficiency ratio calculations, and explanations of non-GAAP financial measures.
The company discloses asset quality and credit metrics, including nonaccrual loans by portfolio segment, other real estate owned, nonperforming loans and nonperforming assets as a percentage of total loans and total assets, and the allowance for credit losses on loans. Tables in the filings show charge-offs, recoveries, and provision for credit losses over time, along with the relationship between the allowance and nonperforming loans.
Capital information is another focus of Bankwell’s regulatory reporting. Filings include total capital to risk-weighted assets, common equity tier 1 capital to risk-weighted assets, tier 1 capital to average assets, and tangible common equity to tangible assets. Dividend activity is also documented, with current reports on Form 8-K describing quarterly dividend declarations and related dates.
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Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. reported stronger results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, with net income of $11.3 million, up from $6.9 million a year earlier. Net interest income rose to $26.9 million as interest expense on deposits declined and loan interest increased.
The company recorded a $1.0 million credit to the provision for credit losses versus an expense in the prior year, supporting earnings. Total assets were $3.37 billion, loans were $2.87 billion, and deposits were $2.89 billion. Diluted EPS increased to $1.41, while regulatory capital ratios at both the bank and holding company remained well above required minimums.
Bankwell Financial Group EVP & Chief Credit Officer Christine Chivily reported an open‑market sale of 4,321 shares of Common Stock at $52.16 per share on May 1, 2026. After this transaction, she directly held 11,865 common shares.
The filing also shows multiple stock grants under the 2022 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Stock Plan, including restricted and performance restricted stock with vesting schedules extending to February 7, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, depending on continued service and achievement of performance goals.
The filing is a Form 144 notice related to Common stock sales for BWFG. It lists multiple RSU grant dates and per-grant share quantities (examples: 9 shares from 07/03/2023, 157 shares from 02/07/2019, 539 shares from 02/08/2021). The filing identifies Raymond James & Associates with an address and references NASDAQ and the date 05/01/2026.
BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 394,174 shares of Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. common stock, representing 4.9% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists 386,698 shares as sole voting power and 394,174 as sole dispositive power. The Schedule 13G/A amendment is signed by a Managing Director on 04/27/2026.
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. reported strong first quarter 2026 results with GAAP net income of $11.3 million, or $1.41 diluted EPS, up from $9.1 million, or $1.15, in the prior quarter. Return on average assets was 1.35% and return on average tangible equity was 15.00%, highlighting solid profitability.
Core deposits grew by $113 million, including $39 million in low‑cost balances, while brokered deposits and FHLB borrowings fell by $44.5 million and $50.0 million, improving funding mix. Net interest margin was 3.28%, down modestly from 3.40%, with total deposit costs improving to 3.10%.
Loans increased to $2.87 billion with $190 million of originations, including $34 million of SBA loans. Asset quality remained controlled: nonperforming assets were 0.56% of total assets and the allowance for credit losses on loans covered 155.39% of nonperforming loans. The company remained well capitalized, with a 9.17% tangible common equity ratio and common equity tier 1 capital of 11.96% of risk‑weighted assets.
The Board declared a $0.20 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable May 19, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 8, 2026. Management reaffirmed full‑year guidance for net interest income, loan growth and non‑interest expense of $64–$65 million, and raised non‑interest income guidance to $12–$13 million, citing an improved outlook for SBA gains and other fees.
Bankwell Financial Group is asking shareholders to elect ten directors, approve two advisory votes on executive compensation, and ratify RSM US LLP as auditor at its May 20, 2026 annual meeting in Darien, Connecticut. Shareholders of record on March 26, 2026 may vote online, by phone, mail or in person.
The proxy explains board composition, independence and diversity, director fees and equity, and a performance-based pay program for senior executives. For 2025, Bankwell reported net income of $35.2 million, or $4.45 per share, with a 1.09% return on average assets, 12.44% return on average tangible common equity and a 54.1% efficiency ratio.
Bankwell Financial Group director-related entities bought a total of 10,000 shares of Common Stock in open-market transactions on March 13, 2026. Purchase prices ranged from $46.95 to $46.99 per share, and all shares are held indirectly through investment partnerships and LLCs associated with Lawrence B. Seidman.
After these buys, example positions include Seidman and Associates, L.L.C. holding 216,904 shares and Broad Park Investors, L.L.C. holding 134,733 shares. Seidman also holds multiple restricted stock awards granted between 2022 and 2026 under company stock plans, with portions already vested and additional tranches scheduled to vest annually through 2029.
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. director Lawrence B. Seidman, through several affiliated investment entities, reported open‑market purchases of a total of 10,000 shares of Bankwell common stock on March 12, 2026 at prices around $46.87–$46.90 per share.
After these trades, the filing shows indirect holdings including 212,819 shares by Seidman and Associates, L.L.C., 175,667 shares by Seidman Investment Partnership II, L.P., and other entity positions. Seidman also holds multiple restricted stock awards that vest in annual tranches from 2026 through 2029 under Bankwell’s stock plans.
Bankwell Financial Group director Lawrence B. Seidman, through several affiliated entities, reported open-market purchases totaling 10,000 shares of Bankwell common stock on March 11, 2026 at prices between $46.64 and $46.67 per share. The buying was executed by entities including Seidman and Associates, Seidman Investment Partnership entities, LSBK06-08, Broad Park Investors and Chewy Gooey Cookies.
The filing also updates Seidman’s equity-based compensation. It describes multiple restricted stock awards under Bankwell’s 2012 and 2022 stock plans, with portions already vested and additional tranches scheduled to vest annually from February 2026 through February 2029, reinforcing his ongoing equity exposure to the company.
Bankwell Financial Group director Lawrence B. Seidman reported open-market purchases totaling 10,036 shares of Common Stock on March 10, 2026. Most of the buying was done through affiliated entities, including Seidman and Associates, L.L.C., Seidman Investment Partnership funds, LSBK06-08, L.L.C., Broad Park Investors, L.L.C., and Chewy Gooey Cookies, L.P., at prices around $46.93–$47.06 per share. A small portion, 36 shares, was bought directly in his own name. The filing also notes multiple restricted stock awards that will vest in stages between 2026 and 2029 under Bankwell’s stock plans.