Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.80
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
17.8%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
BWFG Dividend Income Check
Safety
17.8% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.2% and trend is rising.
BWFG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$0.80
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout17.8%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR7.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.3%
Total Shareholder Yield1.9%
1Y Total Return55.7%
5Y Total Return92.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,20810Y ago$27,57720Y ago$32,547
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BWFG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
BWFG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. distributes 17.8% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BWFG does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 7.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BWFG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 0.3% buyback yield, 1.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 92.1%, with dividends contributing 13.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $27,577 today.
BWFG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.96
Avg/Payment$0.1980
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 1.53% | May 19, 2026 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $0.2000 | — | 1.60% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.80% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 2.01% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 2.34% | May 20, 2025 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 2.54% | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 2.60% | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 3.12% | Aug 23, 2024 |
BWFG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
17.8% payout
Streak
0Y
7.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.9%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BWFGBankwell Financial G… | $415M | 1.5% | 17.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 NBTBNBT Bancorp Inc. | $2.4B | 3.2% | 42.9% | 12 | Sustainable |
 CTBICommunity Trust Banc… | $1.2B | 2.8% | 40.3% | 10 | Sustainable |
3rd  NECBNortheast Community … | $339M | 4.0% | 30.0% | 2 | Sustainable |
 NFBKNorthfield Bancorp, … | $588M | 3.7% | 72.9% | 10 | Watch |
 DCOMDime Community Bancs… | $1.6B | 2.7% | 38.8% | 3 | Sustainable |
 WSFSWSFS Financial Corpo… | $3.8B | 0.9% | 12.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  KRNYKearny Financial Cor… | $508M | 5.5% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  FFICFlushing Financial C… | $544M | 5.5% | 1.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
BWFG Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
22 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.40 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.1% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.45 | 18.0% | 5.56x | 4.2% |
| 2024 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.23 | 65.0% | 1.54x | 4.2% |
| 2023 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.67 | 17.1% | 5.84x | 4.2% |
| 2022 | $0.80 | 25.0% | 4 | $4.79 | 16.7% | 5.99x | 4.2% |
| 2021 | $0.64 | 14.3% | 4 | $3.36 | 19.0% | 5.25x | 3.4% |
| 2020 | $0.56 | 7.7% | 4 | $0.75 | 74.7% | 1.34x | 3.0% |
| 2019 | $0.52 | 8.3% | 4 | $2.31 | 22.5% | 4.44x | 2.7% |
| 2018 | $0.48 | 71.4% | 4 | $2.21 | 21.7% | 4.60x | 2.5% |
| 2017 | $0.28 | 27.3% | 4 | $1.78 | 15.7% | 6.36x | 1.5% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BWFG stock.
How much dividend does BWFG pay per share?
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is BWFG's next ex-dividend date?
BWFG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BWFG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is BWFG's dividend safe?
BWFG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +17.8% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has BWFG increased its dividend?
BWFG has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.4%.
How often does BWFG pay dividends?
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BWFG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BWFG five years ago would be worth approximately $19,208 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BWFG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BWFG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.