Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported an insider sale on February 23, 2026, when director Lawrence B. Seidman sold common stock amounting to $473,962. The transactions were carried out in six tranches at prices ranging from $47.39 to $47.42 per share.
The individual sales were recorded as follows:
- 4,068 shares sold at $47.39
- 1,261 shares sold at $47.40
- 760 shares sold at $47.41
- 2,456 shares sold at $47.39
- 917 shares sold at $47.41
- 538 shares sold at $47.42
At the time of those transactions, BWFG was trading at $47.04. Over the previous 12 months the share price had appreciated roughly 57%. InvestingPro analysis cited in conjunction with the filings indicated the stock was trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.66 and appeared undervalued at the stated level.
Following the February 23 sales, Seidman continues to hold substantial positions in Bankwell both indirectly and directly. Indirect holdings are registered through multiple entities and partnerships and include:
- 199,219 shares through Seidman and Associates, L.L.C.
- 134,849 shares through Seidman Investment Partnership, L.P.
- 173,114 shares through Seidman Investment Partnership II, L.P.
- 117,045 shares through LSBK06-08, L.L.C.
- 130,758 shares through Broad Park Investors, L.L.C.
- 22,057 shares through Chewy Gooey Cookies, L.P.
Direct and plan-based holdings attributed to Seidman include 1,455 shares of restricted stock granted on February 9, 2026; 1,200 shares of restricted stock granted on February 7, 2025; 400 shares of restricted stock granted on December 30, 2022; 4,151 shares held through a Deferred Compensation Plan; and 17,346 shares held directly.
Separately, Bankwell’s fourth-quarter 2025 financial results were stronger than analysts had forecast. The company reported earnings per share of $1.36, compared with the $1.19 estimate, representing a 14.29% surprise. Revenue for the quarter was $30.32 million versus projected revenue of $28.06 million. Despite beating both earnings and revenue expectations, the stock experienced a 1.21% decline in pre-market trading, indicating a mixed response from investors to the results.
The insider sale, the level of remaining holdings, valuation commentary and the quarterly performance together provide a multifaceted view of current developments at Bankwell. For investors seeking additional valuation metrics and deeper analysis, InvestingPro is noted as providing Fair Value estimates and Pro research content across a broad slate of U.S. equities.
Note: The facts presented above are drawn from the company filings and associated analysis referenced with the disclosures of the transactions.