Bankwell Financial Group

BWFG · NASDAQ

$66.31+$1.35 (+2.08%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $64.96

BWFG analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 1 analyst over the last 12 months. 100% rate it a buy.

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12-month price target · 4 analysts

Average $62.73 (−5.4% downside)

Low: $51.51
Now: $66.31
High: $75.60

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

BWFG analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods	Jul 28, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$62.00 → $72.00	78%
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods	Feb 2, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$53.00 → $55.00	78%
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods	Oct 27, 2025	Maintains	Outperform	$48.00 → $53.00	78%

The case for and against

Updated Oct 19, 2025

Bull case

Bankwell Financial Group Inc. is projected to experience a positive trajectory in net interest margin (NIM), with expectations increasing by 2 to 4 basis points to 2.94% and 3.19% for the years 2025 and 2026, respectively. The bank is also maintaining steady loan growth estimates of 3% and 4% for the same periods, driven by favorable repricing dynamics on certificates of deposit and loans. Furthermore, a notable improvement in core earnings per share (EPS) is expected, with an increase of $0.01 for 2025 and a 3% rise for 2026, bolstered by better pre-provision net revenue and reduced provisions for potential losses.

Bear case

Bankwell Financial Group Inc. reported a decrease in core loans of 9% on a linked quarter average basis, which is substantially below the industry benchmark of a 3% increase, primarily due to elevated paydowns. Despite a positive Q1 marked by a significant reduction in non-performing assets (NPAs) by 57%, the bank faces several risks that could undermine its financial stability, including heavy reliance on spread income and a non-diversified revenue base. Additionally, increased expense burdens required for growth and potential acquisition risks could further exacerbate the negative outlook for the company's financial health.

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