Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Every SEC Form 4 insider transaction reported for Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (BWFG), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR and updated as new filings are accepted.
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Compiled automatically from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings and refreshed daily. Figures count purchases (code P) and sales (code S) only — not grants, option exercises, or gifts. How this page is built. Not investment advice.
Quick Answer
Are BWFG insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. insiders reported 33 open-market purchases ($4.9M) and 12 sales ($1.5M) — net buying of $3.4M. Since February 2018, Trabud has recorded 472 Form 4 filings for BWFG: 412 buys ($12.8M) and 60 sells ($3.7M).
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4
What stands out
- The largest open-market purchase in the last 12 months was $666.3K by SEIDMAN LAWRENCE B (Director) on Aug 10, 2026. SEC ↗
- 5 different insiders made open-market purchases of BWFG in the last 90 days, totaling $1.3M.
- The most recent open-market purchase was reported on Sep 9, 2026 (40 days ago).
Key Statistics (February 2018 – Sep 9, 2026)
Total Form 4 filings
472
SEC EDGAR
Insider filers
23
Insider buys (412)
$12.8M
Insider sells (60)
$3.7M
Insider sentiment
Net buyingNet insider flow of $9.0M in net buying since February 2018, and $3.4M in net buying over the last 12 months. 7 insider buys in the last 90 days.
Recent BWFG insider transactions
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | SEIDMAN LAWRENCE B | Director, 10% Owner | Purchase | 5.3K | $66.94 | $352.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Eric J Dale | Director | Purchase | 530 | $67.11 | $35.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Jeffrey R Dunne | Director | Purchase | 261 | $67.11 | $17.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Blake S Drexler | Director | Purchase | 116 | $67.11 | $7.8K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Carl M Porto | Director | Purchase | 327 | $67.11 | $21.9K | SEC ↗ |
| Aug 26, 2026 | SEIDMAN LAWRENCE B | Director | Purchase | 2.5K | $65.92 | $167.4K | SEC ↗ |
| Aug 10, 2026 | SEIDMAN LAWRENCE B | Director | Purchase | 10.0K | $66.63 | $666.3K | SEC ↗ |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Ryan Jason Hildebrand | Chief Innovation Officer | Sale | 2.2K | $66.74 | $149.9K | SEC ↗ |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Ryan Jason Hildebrand | Chief Innovation Officer | Sale | 1.1K | $58.48 | $63.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 9, 2026 | SEIDMAN LAWRENCE B | Director | Purchase | 323 | $53.70 | $17.3K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Eric J Dale | Director | Purchase | 588 | $53.70 | $31.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Blake S Drexler | Director | Purchase | 79 | $53.70 | $4.2K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Jeffrey R Dunne | Director | Purchase | 315 | $53.70 | $16.9K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Carl M Porto | Director | Purchase | 370 | $53.70 | $19.9K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Todd Lampert | Director | Sale | 3.5K | $53.59 | $187.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 2, 2026 | SEIDMAN LAWRENCE B | Director | Purchase | 3.4K | $51.87 | $175.4K | SEC ↗ |
| May 18, 2026 | SEIDMAN LAWRENCE B | Director | Purchase | 170 | $49.92 | $8.5K | SEC ↗ |
| May 14, 2026 | SEIDMAN LAWRENCE B | Director | Purchase | 1.9K | $50.11 | $96.7K | SEC ↗ |
| May 4, 2026 | Christine Chivily | EVP & Chief Credit Officer | Sale | 4.3K | $52.16 | $225.4K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 16, 2026 | SEIDMAN LAWRENCE B | Director | Purchase | 10.0K | $46.96 | $469.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 13, 2026 | SEIDMAN LAWRENCE B | Director | Purchase | 10.0K | $46.88 | $468.8K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 12, 2026 | SEIDMAN LAWRENCE B | Director | Purchase | 10.0K | $46.65 | $466.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 11, 2026 | SEIDMAN LAWRENCE B | Director | Purchase | 10.0K | $46.94 | $471.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Jeffrey R Dunne | Director | Purchase | 357 | $46.00 | $16.4K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Blake S Drexler | Director | Purchase | 27 | $46.00 | $1.2K | SEC ↗ |
Showing the 25 most recent of 472 Form 4 filings for Bankwell Financial Group, Inc..
Most active BWFG insiders
- SEIDMAN LAWRENCE B77 filings
- Carl M Porto72 filings
- Eric J Dale70 filings
- James M Garnett Jr63 filings
- Blake S Drexler52 filings
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Are Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. insiders reported 33 open-market purchases ($4.9M) and 12 sales ($1.5M) — net buying of $3.4M. Since February 2018, Trabud has recorded 472 Form 4 filings for BWFG: 412 buys ($12.8M) and 60 sells ($3.7M). Over the full record that is net buying of $9.0M.
How many insiders trade BWFG stock?
23 distinct insider filers — officers, directors, 10%+ owners, and investment groups filing jointly — have reported Form 4 transactions for Bankwell Financial Group, Inc.. The most recent filing was accepted on Sep 9, 2026.
Where does Trabud get BWFG insider trading data?
All BWFG insider trading data comes directly from official SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings, which corporate insiders must submit within two business days of a transaction under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.