Insider Trading February 6, 2026

Bridgewater Bancshares Director Disposes of $92,893 in Stock; Company Posts Beat in Q4 2025

Director James S. Johnson sold 4,712 shares on Feb. 5, 2026; Bridgewater reports EPS and revenue above expectations for the quarter

By Hana Yamamoto BWB
Bridgewater Bancshares Director Disposes of $92,893 in Stock; Company Posts Beat in Q4 2025
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James S. Johnson, a director at Bridgewater Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ: BWB), sold 4,712 shares on February 5, 2026, for a total of $92,893, according to a Form 4 filing with the SEC. Following the sale, Johnson retains direct and indirect holdings across trusts and an IRA. Separately, Bridgewater reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that topped analyst forecasts on both earnings per share and revenue.

Key Points

  • Director James S. Johnson sold 4,712 shares on February 5, 2026, via a Form 4 filing with the SEC.
  • Sale executed at a weighted average price of $19.7143 per share, totaling $92,893; prices ranged from $19.65 to $19.77.
  • Bridgewater Bancshares reported Q4 2025 EPS of $0.44 (vs. $0.41 expected) and revenue of $38.84 million (vs. $38.08 million expected).

James S. Johnson, a member of the board of Bridgewater Bancshares Inc (NASDAQ:BWB), reported the sale of 4,712 shares of the company's common stock on February 5, 2026, a disclosure recorded on a Form 4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The disposition was executed at a weighted average price of $19.7143 per share, producing a total transaction value of $92,893. The disclosed sale prices fell within a narrow band, ranging from $19.65 to $19.77 per share.

After completing the sale, Johnson continues to hold shares both directly and indirectly. His direct ownership stands at 95,348 shares. Indirect holdings include 59,250 shares held through the James S. Johnson Trust, 76,750 shares held through the Jolynn Johnson Trust, and 10,417 shares held in a Spouse IRA.


In related corporate developments, Bridgewater Bancshares released its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results, which exceeded analysts' expectations. The company reported earnings per share of $0.44, versus the $0.41 forecast, representing a 7.32% surprise relative to consensus. Revenue for the quarter came in at $38.84 million, topping the projected $38.08 million.

These quarterly results provide a snapshot of the company's recent financial performance. The earnings and revenue figures cited in the company's announcement were above the consensus estimates noted in analyst forecasts, and market participants are monitoring the firm's trajectory.

Analyst firms continue to observe Bridgewater Bancshares' performance closely, according to the report, and investors are paying attention to the combination of insider activity and quarterly results as indicators of the company's current condition.

The filings and financial disclosures cited here are the recorded facts available for the transaction and the quarter. The record does not provide additional commentary from the director or the company beyond the amounts and holdings disclosed in the Form 4 and the published quarterly results.

Risks

  • The director sale is a disclosed insider transaction but does not, on its own, indicate future company performance - relevant to shareholders and market participants in the banking and financial services sectors.
  • Reported quarterly results reflect a single period's performance; subsequent quarters could differ and may affect investor assessments in regional banking and finance.
  • Form 4 filing and the company release provide limited qualitative context about management intent or strategy, leaving some uncertainty about the drivers behind the insider sale and the sustainability of reported results.

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