Transaction details
On February 9, 2026, Courtney E. Sacchetti, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bankwell Financial Group, executed a sale of 1,062 shares of common stock at an average price of $49.79, resulting in gross proceeds of $52,876. The execution prices within the trade ranged between $49.47 and $50.21. The sale occurred close to the stock's prevailing quote of $49.32.
On that same date, Sacchetti was also the recipient of two grants of Bankwell common stock: 1,994 shares and 245 shares. Those shares were granted at no cost.
Valuation and recent price action
Analysis indicates the regional bank, with a market capitalization of $380.53 million, is trading below its Fair Value. Over the last 12 months the shares have appreciated substantially, delivering a 61.59% total return.
Bankwell's current valuation metrics include a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.21 and a dividend yield of 1.61%. The company has maintained its dividend for 12 consecutive years.
Operational and financial health signals
A pro research report assessing over 1,400 U.S. equities assigns Bankwell an overall financial health rating of "GOOD" and highlights additional strengths identified in the firm's comprehensive research coverage.
Quarterly results
Bankwell reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings per share of $1.36, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.19, a surprise of 14.29%. Revenue for the quarter was $30.32 million, topping the projected $28.06 million. These results indicate that the company outperformed analyst expectations on both the bottom line and top line for the quarter.
Despite the upside in earnings and revenue, the stock experienced a slight dip in pre-market trading following the announcement. Market participants and analysts are continuing to monitor the developments.
Context for investors
The insider sale, paired with concurrent grant receipts and the company's quarterly outperformance, presents several signals market participants may weigh when assessing Bankwell's near-term outlook. The sell and grant activity occurred at prices close to the prevailing market quote, while valuation metrics and the research assessment provide additional data points for investors evaluating the regional bank's position.