BWFG
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Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG) closed at $52.16 as of 2026-05-01, trading 69.1% above its 200-week moving average of $30.85. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 64.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 64, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.06 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 790 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 $416 million, BWFG is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 13.5%. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
Share count has increased 2.2% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 15.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BWFG would have grown to $463, compared to $710 for the S&P 500. BWFG has returned 10.6% annualized vs 13.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 29 open-market purchases totaling $4,275,333. Multiple insiders purchased within a 30-day window — a cluster buy pattern that historically signals management confidence in the company's prospects.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -29.6% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
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 +51.1% vs +42.4% 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% | +363.3% |
| Mar 2012 | Apr 2012 | 6 | 3.3% | +57.1% | +365.0% |
| May 2012 | Feb 2013 | 39 | 13.5% | +76.0% | +420.7% |
| Jun 2014 | Jun 2014 | 1 | 0.9% | +11.8% | +305.3% |
| Jul 2019 | Sep 2019 | 8 | 9.8% | -41.2% | +125.6% |
| Sep 2019 | Oct 2019 | 5 | 2.9% | -44.4% | +125.1% |
| Dec 2019 | Mar 2021 | 62 | 55.7% | -33.1% | +116.2% |
| Mar 2023 | Jul 2023 | 17 | 12.2% | +4.4% | +122.6% |
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | 6 | 4.9% | +24.7% | +126.3% |
| Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 | 1 | 0.8% | +26.3% | +119.5% |
| Apr 2024 | Jul 2024 | 16 | 8.2% | +14.3% | +117.3% |
| Aug 2024 | Aug 2024 | 1 | 1.0% | +57.3% | +108.6% |
| Average | 18 | — | +12.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BWFG below its 200-week moving average?
No. Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG) is currently 69.1% above its 200-week moving average of $30.85. It would need to fall to $30.85 to cross below the line.
What is BWFG's 200-week moving average price?
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $30.85 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when BWFG drops below its 200-week moving average?
BWFG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +12.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 18 weeks on average.
Is BWFG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BWFG as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 64. Return on equity is 13.5%. Price-to-book is 1.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BWFG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 15.2 years, $100 invested in BWFG would have grown to $463, compared to $710 for the S&P 500. That's 10.6% annualized vs 13.8% for the index. BWFG has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BWFG pay a dividend?
Yes. Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 153.00%.
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 week of 2026-05-01