Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported an insider stock sale on February 9, 2026 when Matt McNeill, the company's President and Chief Banking Officer, sold 3,794 shares of common stock for an aggregate amount of approximately $189,055. Per the Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the sale prices for the shares ranged from $49.44 to $50.21.
The same SEC filing indicates McNeill also acquired additional Bankwell shares on the same reporting period: 4,860 shares and 1,143 shares that were granted at no cost. The filing does not provide further context for the grants or the sale beyond the transaction details required by the SEC.
These insider transactions occur alongside a run of favorable market and financial metrics for Bankwell. The company's share price has risen 61.58% over the past year and 26.45% over the last six months. Bankwell has maintained dividend payments for 12 consecutive years and currently offers a dividend yield of 1.6%.
On a results basis, Bankwell reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that exceeded analyst expectations. The company posted earnings per share of $1.36, ahead of the anticipated $1.19, representing a 14.29% surprise relative to consensus. Revenue for the quarter was reported at $30.32 million, beating the projected $28.06 million. The company’s quarterly results were described in the filing and reporting as outpacing analyst forecasts for the period.
Despite the stronger-than-expected earnings and revenue, the filing notes that investor response to recent company news has been mixed, reflected in the stock’s movement following the release. The combination of insider activity and recent financial performance are likely to keep analysts and investors attentive to Bankwell’s upcoming disclosures and operating developments.
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Where this matters: The reported transactions and results are directly relevant to the regional banking and financials sectors and to market participants monitoring insider activity, dividend sustainability, and near-term earnings momentum.