{"id":1015134,"date":"2026-10-29T11:36:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T15:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/bankwell-financial-group-reports-record-earnings-for-the-third-quarter-declares-fourth-quarter-dividend\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T11:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T15:36:19","slug":"bankwell-financial-group-reports-record-earnings-for-the-third-quarter-declares-fourth-quarter-dividend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/bankwell-financial-group-reports-record-earnings-for-the-third-quarter-declares-fourth-quarter-dividend\/","title":{"rendered":"Bankwell Financial Group Reports Record Earnings for the Third Quarter, Declares Fourth Quarter Dividend"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bankwell Financial Group Reports Record Earnings for the Third Quarter, Declares Fourth Quarter Dividend<\/b><\/p>\n

NEW CANAAN, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–
\nBankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG) reported GAAP net income of $12.7 million, or $1.58 per share for the third quarter of 2026, versus $12.4 million, or $1.52 per share, for the second quarter of 2026. The Company’s Board of Directors declared a $0.20 per share cash dividend, payable November 20, 2026 to shareholders of record on November 9, 2026.<\/p>\n

\nThe Company\u2019s reported results include $3.0 million of non-interest expense attributed to core conversion costs incurred during the third quarter of 2026. For the third quarter of 2026, the Company reported GAAP net income of $12.7 million and operating net income(1)<\/sup> of $15.0 million. Operating results are non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain nonrecurring or transaction-related expenses. Management believes these measures provide additional insight into underlying operating performance; however, they should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, results prepared in accordance with GAAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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September 30,
\n<\/b>
2026<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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(In thousands, except per share data)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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As Reported<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

Operating
\n
Adjustment<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Operating(1)<\/sup><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\nReturn on average assets<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n1.45<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n0.26<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n1.71<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\nReturn on average tangible shareholders’ equity<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n15.28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n2.74<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n18.02<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\nEfficiency ratio<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n56.1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n(8.6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n)%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n47.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\nEarnings per common share – diluted<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n1.58<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n0.28<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n1.86<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\nPre-tax, pre-provision net revenue return on average assets<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n1.76<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n0.35<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n2.11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\nPre-tax, pre-provision net revenue<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n15,498<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n3,041<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n18,539<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

\nNet income<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n12,735<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n2,281<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n$<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n15,016<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\n(1) Non-GAAP Financial Measure, refer to the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this document for additional detail.<\/p>\n

Discussion of Outlook; Bankwell Financial Group Chief Executive Officer, Christopher R. Gruseke:<\/b><\/p>\n

\n“We delivered record earnings for the third quarter, with GAAP net income of $12.7 million, or $1.58 per share, despite absorbing $3.0 million of costs related to our core conversion. Excluding these costs, operating net income was $15.0 million, or $1.86 per share, and our operating efficiency ratio was 47.5%. These results reflect continued improvement across the Company, as Net Interest Margin expanded to 3.71%, nonperforming assets declined to 0.20% of total assets, and our SBA business continued to make a meaningful contribution to non-interest income.<\/p>\n

\nOur third-quarter results demonstrate the benefit of the investments and strategic initiatives we have pursued over the past several years. We continue to grow the balance sheet, diversify revenue, strengthen asset quality and invest in the people and technology necessary to support the Company\u2019s future growth. The core conversion is an important part of that investment and will provide enhanced capabilities and greater scalability to support our strategic priorities and future growth.<\/p>\n

\nGiven our year-to-date performance, we are updating our full-year 2026 guidance. We now expect net interest income of $119 to $121 million and non-interest income of $14 to $15 million, reflecting continued strength in our SBA platform. We maintain our outlook for loan growth of 5% to 7% and non-interest expense of $65 to $67 million, excluding conversion costs.<\/p>\n

\nFinally, I want to recognize the tremendous efforts of our team. The results we are reporting are the product of a great deal of hard work, an unwavering commitment to our clients, and disciplined execution of the strategy we have put in place. I\u2019m proud of what our people have accomplished together and excited about the opportunities ahead.”<\/p>\n

Key Points for Third<\/b>Quarter and Bankwell\u2019s Outlook<\/b><\/p>\n

Asset Quality Strengthens; Capital Remains Strong<\/b><\/p>\n