BWFG — Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | BWFG | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% | 2.64% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 7.39% | 5.86% |
| Payout Ratio | 16.1% | 34.4% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 12 | 12 |
| 1Y Total Return | +55.5% | 14.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
0.00%
3-Year Growth
0.00%
5-Year Growth
7.39%
10-Year Growth
31.95%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
May 8, 2026
Next Payment
May 19, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Feb 10, 2026
Last Payment
Feb 20, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 11, 2025 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 12, 2024 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| May 11, 2023 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 10, 2023 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | $0.2000 | +11.11% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $0.1800 | +28.57% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
16.1%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
19.6%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.42 | N/A |
| Q1 2025 | $0.88 | $3.83M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.16 | $6.09M |
| Q3 2025 | $1.28 | $9.93M |
Peer Comparison
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 7, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.