BWFG
Bankwell Financial Group
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NASDAQ: BWFG
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 8, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.39%
Payout ratio: 15.9%
Bankwell Financial Group's last cash dividend of $0.2 per share was issued to shareholders on record before May 8, 2026. The dividend payment stands at $0.8 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 1.42%.
BWFG dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Bankwell Financial Group Dividend yield
BWFG has a dividend yield of 1.42% which is lower than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 2.59%, Bankwell Financial Group's dividend yield is 45% lower. The current dividend yield is less than the historical average of 2.5% of the last 5 years.
BWFG Dividend history
Bankwell Financial Group has been paying dividends for the last 11 years. According to our records BWFG has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has remained the same for the last twelve months. However with the stock price up by 60% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 38%.
Bankwell Financial Group Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | $0.2 | 1.53% |
| Feb 10, 2026 | $0.2 | 1.6% |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.2 | 1.8% |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.2 | 2.01% |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.2 | 2.34% |
| Feb 11, 2025 | $0.2 | 2.54% |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.2 | 2.6% |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.2 | 3.12% |
| May 9, 2024 | $0.2 | 3.33% |
| Feb 12, 2024 | $0.2 | 3.02% |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $0.2 | 3.14% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | $0.2 | 2.86% |
| May 11, 2023 | $0.2 | 3.66% |
| Feb 10, 2023 | $0.2 | 2.58% |
| Nov 9, 2022 | $0.2 | 2.65% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.2 | 2.32% |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.2 | 2.21% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | $0.2 | 2.06% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $0.18 | 2% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $0.18 | 1.93% |
| May 13, 2021 | $0.14 | 1.96% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | $0.14 | 2.75% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | $0.14 | 3.26% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | $0.14 | 3.47% |
| May 15, 2020 | $0.14 | 3.87% |
| Feb 13, 2020 | $0.14 | 1.83% |
| Nov 14, 2019 | $0.13 | 1.81% |
| Aug 15, 2019 | $0.13 | 2.01% |
| May 13, 2019 | $0.13 | 1.73% |
| Feb 14, 2019 | $0.13 | 1.65% |
| Nov 15, 2018 | $0.12 | 1.61% |
| Aug 16, 2018 | $0.12 | 1.37% |
| May 14, 2018 | $0.12 | 1.25% |
| Feb 23, 2018 | $0.12 | 1.01% |
| Nov 16, 2017 | $0.07 | 0.83% |
| Aug 11, 2017 | $0.07 | 0.88% |
| May 12, 2017 | $0.07 | 0.71% |
| Feb 15, 2017 | $0.07 | 0.75% |
| Nov 16, 2016 | $0.07 | 1.01% |
| Aug 12, 2016 | $0.05 | 0.91% |
| May 12, 2016 | $0.05 | 0.69% |
| Feb 10, 2016 | $0.05 | 0.51% |
| Dec 9, 2015 | $0.05 | 0.25% |
Bankwell Financial Group dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
BWFG has a payout ratio of 15.9% which is lower than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 34%, Bankwell Financial Group's payout ratio is 53% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
BWFG dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASH Washington Trust Bancorp Inc | 6.29% | $2.24 | 81.5% |
| UNB Union Bankshares Inc | 5.82% | $1.44 | 56.9% |
| FNLC First Bancorp Inc | 4.37% | $1.48 | 45.3% |
| BHB Bar Harbor Bankshares | 3.48% | $1.3 | 52.6% |
| WBS Webster Financial Corp | 2.11% | $1.6 | 26.1% |
| BWFG Bankwell Financial Group Inc | 1.39% | $0.8 | 15.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Bankwell Financial Group pay a dividend?
Yes, Bankwell Financial Group has been paying dividends for the last 11 years.
When was BWFG's last dividend?
Bankwell Financial Group's last regular dividend was on May 8, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.2 per share.
How much dividend does Bankwell Financial Group pay (per share)?
On an annual basis BWFG pays $0.8 per share.
What is Bankwell Financial Group's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Bankwell Financial Group is 1.42%.
How often does Bankwell Financial Group pay dividends?
Bankwell Financial Group pays four dividends per year.
What is Bankwell Financial Group's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Bankwell Financial Group is 15.9%.
Does Bankwell Financial Group pay a good dividend?
Bankwell Financial Group's dividend yield is less than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.