Bankwell Financial (NASDAQ: BWFG) sets $0.20 quarterly dividend

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Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. reported that it issued a press release outlining its operating results for the period ended December 31, 2025, and furnished a slide presentation reviewing financial results and trends through that same period as exhibits to this report.

The company also announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on February 20, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 10, 2026. The press release and investor presentation are furnished, not filed, limiting their use for certain legal purposes.

8-K Event Classification

4 items: 2.02, 7.01, 8.01, 9.01

4 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  January 29, 2026

Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Connecticut			001-36448			20-8251355
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

258 Elm Street

New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

(203) 652-0166

(Address of Principal Executive Officers and Telephone Number)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, no par value per share			BWFG			NASDAQ Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company			☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.			☐

Item 2.02			Results of Operations and Financial Condition
			On January 29, 2026, Bankwell Financial Group, Inc., the holding company for Bankwell Bank, issued a press release describing its results of operations for the period ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
			The information furnished under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or subject to the liabilities of that section. The information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission made by the Company, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Item 7.01			Regulation FD Disclosure
			On January 29, 2026, Bankwell Financial Group, Inc., the holding company for Bankwell Bank, issued slide presentation material, which includes among other things, a review of financial results and trends through the period ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the material will also be available on the Company’s website, https://investor.mybankwell.com/events-and-presentations/ A copy of the Presentation Material is included as Exhibit 99.2 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
			The information furnished under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or subject to the liabilities of that section. The information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission made by the Company, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
Item 8.01			Other Events
			Quarterly Dividend Announcement On January 29, 2026, Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (the Company), parent company of Bankwell Bank, announced that on January 29, 2026, its Board of Directors voted to pay a quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.20 per share on February 20, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of February 10, 2026.
Item 9.01			Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a)			Not applicable.
(b)			Not applicable.
(c)			Not applicable.
(d)			Exhibits.

Exhibit Number			Description
99.1			Press Release Dated January 29, 2026
99.2			Presentation Materials
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
			BANKWELL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
			Registrant
January 29, 2026			By:  /s/ Courtney E. Sacchetti
			Courtney E. Sacchetti
			Executive Vice President
			and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Bankwell Financial Group (BWFG) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Bankwell Financial Group disclosed that it issued a press release with results for the period ended December 31, 2025, furnished an accompanying investor slide presentation, and announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share with specified record and payment dates.

What is the amount and timing of Bankwell Financial Group’s latest dividend?

Bankwell Financial Group’s Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share. It will be paid on February 20, 2026 to shareholders who are on record as of February 10, 2026, as disclosed in the filing’s Other Events section.

Which financial period’s results are covered in Bankwell Financial Group’s new materials?

The disclosed press release and slide presentation cover Bankwell Financial Group’s results of operations and financial trends for the period ended December 31, 2025. These materials are attached as exhibits and provide additional detail on performance for that reporting period.

How are Bankwell Financial Group’s press release and slides treated under SEC rules?

The press release and slide presentation are furnished, not filed, under Items 2.02 and 7.01. They are not subject to Section 18 liabilities and are not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings, despite any general incorporation language elsewhere.

Where can investors access Bankwell Financial Group’s latest presentation materials?

Bankwell Financial Group’s slide presentation, which reviews financial results and trends through December 31, 2025, is included as Exhibit 99.2. The filing also notes it will be available on the company’s investor website at https://investor.mybankwell.com/events-and-presentations/.

What exhibits are included with Bankwell Financial Group’s January 29, 2026 8-K?

The 8-K includes three exhibits: a press release dated January 29, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1), investor presentation materials (Exhibit 99.2), and the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document (Exhibit 104), as listed in the exhibits section.