Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

11 years
Metric (FY)20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividends per share (FY)$0.80$0.80$0.80$0.80$0.64$0.56$0.52$0.48$0.28$0.22$0.05
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A2.62%2.73%2.78%1.99%2.90%1.82%1.70%0.83%0.69%0.36%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A64.31%17.02%16.54%18.90%74.34%22.39%21.56%15.54%13.45%5.55%

Dividend Payout History

41 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-21November 10, 252025-11-10$0.20
2025-08-22August 11, 252025-08-11$0.20
2025-05-20May 09, 252025-05-09$0.20
2025-02-21February 11, 252025-02-11$0.20
2024-11-22November 08, 242024-11-11$0.20
2024-08-23August 12, 242024-08-12$0.20
2024-05-21May 09, 242024-05-10$0.20
2024-02-23February 12, 242024-02-13$0.20
2023-11-20November 09, 232023-11-10$0.20
2023-08-24August 11, 232023-08-14$0.20
2023-05-23May 11, 232023-05-12$0.20
2023-02-23February 10, 232023-02-13$0.20
2022-11-21November 09, 222022-11-11$0.20
2022-08-25August 12, 222022-08-15$0.20
2022-05-23May 12, 222022-05-13$0.20
2022-02-24February 11, 222022-02-14$0.20
2021-11-22November 10, 212021-11-12$0.18
2021-08-26August 13, 212021-08-16$0.18
2021-05-24May 13, 212021-05-14$0.14
2021-02-25February 11, 212021-02-15$0.14
2020-11-23November 12, 202020-11-13$0.14
2020-08-24August 13, 202020-08-14$0.14
2020-05-28May 15, 202020-05-18$0.14
2020-02-24February 13, 202020-02-14$0.14
2019-11-25November 14, 192019-11-15$0.13
2019-08-26August 15, 192019-08-16$0.13
2019-05-24May 13, 192019-05-14$0.13
2019-02-25February 14, 192019-02-15$0.13
2018-11-26November 15, 182018-11-16$0.12
2018-08-27August 16, 182018-08-17$0.12
2018-05-25May 14, 182018-05-15$0.12
2018-03-08February 23, 182018-02-26$0.12
2017-11-27November 16, 172017-11-17$0.07
2017-08-25August 11, 172017-08-15$0.07
2017-05-26May 12, 172017-05-16$0.07
2017-02-27February 15, 172017-02-17$0.07
2016-11-28November 16, 162016-11-18$0.07
2016-08-26August 12, 162016-08-16$0.05
2016-05-26May 12, 162016-05-16$0.05
2016-02-22February 10, 162016-02-12$0.05
2015-12-21December 09, 152015-12-11$0.05

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Bankwell Financial Group, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.