BWFG
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Financial Services - Banks - Regional Investor Relations →
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG) closed at $50.40 as of 2026-02-02, trading 68.9% above its 200-week moving average of $29.84. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 62.0% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 73, BWFG is in overbought territory.
Over the past 778 weeks of data, BWFG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 18 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BWFG at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +12.7%.
With a market cap of $398 million, BWFG is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 12.3%. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
Over the past 15 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BWFG would have grown to $446, compared to $681 for the S&P 500. BWFG has returned 10.5% annualized vs 13.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 26 open-market purchases totaling $2,182,461. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -5.3% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: BWFG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BWFG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying BWFG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +14.2% after 12 months (median +24.0%), compared to +17.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +44.9% vs +42.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BWFG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BWFG has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +12.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Feb 2012 | 48 | 16.2% | -0.4% | +345.9% |
| Mar 2012 | Apr 2012 | 6 | 3.3% | +57.1% | +347.5% |
| May 2012 | Feb 2013 | 39 | 13.5% | +76.0% | +401.2% |
| Jun 2014 | Jun 2014 | 1 | 0.9% | +11.8% | +290.1% |
| Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 | 8 | 9.8% | -41.2% | +117.1% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 5 | 2.9% | -44.4% | +116.6% |
| Dec 2019 | Mar 2021 | 62 | 55.7% | -33.1% | +108.1% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 17 | 12.2% | +4.4% | +114.2% |
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | 6 | 4.9% | +24.7% | +117.8% |
| Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 | 1 | 0.8% | +26.3% | +111.3% |
| Apr 2024 | Jul 2024 | 16 | 8.2% | +14.3% | +109.1% |
| Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 | 1 | 1.0% | +57.3% | +100.8% |
| Average | 18 | — | +12.7% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02