Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc.

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc.

BWBยทNASDAQ

$18.42

-2.8%
Financial ServicesBanks - Regional

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Bridgewater Bank that provides banking products and services to commercial real estate investors, small business entrepreneurs, and high net worth individuals in the United States. The company offers savings and money market accounts, demand deposits, time and brokered deposits, and interest and noninterest bearing transaction, as well as certificates of deposit. It also provides commercial loans to sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and other business enterprises to finance accounts receivable or inventory, capital assets, or other business-related purposes; paycheck protection program loans; construction and land development loans; 1-4 family mortgage loans; multifamily lending products; owner and non-owner occupied commercial real estate loans; and consumer and other loans. In addition, the company online, mobile, and direct banking services. It operates through seven full-service offices located in Bloomington, Greenwood, Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Orono, and St. Paul, Minnesota. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$513.61M
EPS1.5300
P/E Ratio12.04
Earnings Date07/22/2026
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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that BWB stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 23.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 23.00 to a high of 24.00.

Lowest Target
23.00
24.86%
Consensus Target
23.50
27.58%
Highest Target
24.00
30.29%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 23.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 23.00 to a high of 24.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+27.6%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

4.3% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
291.63M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
166.25M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
165.90M - 166.63M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-43.0%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
46.09M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
52.13M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
50.05M - 52.92M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+13.1%

Solid growth trajectory indicates healthy business performance and competitive positioning.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread5%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
1.53
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$1.84
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$1.79 - $1.89
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+20.4%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread6%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
61.48M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
52.51M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
52.40M - 52.63M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-14.6%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
64.70M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
55.03M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
54.91M - 55.15M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-15.0%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
51.51M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
35.62M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
35.55M - 35.71M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-30.8%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread0%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $528K and sold $3.79M worth of BWB shares, resulting in $3.27M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

205

4.10K

Sold

50.7K

938.15K

Net Activity

-934K

-$934K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

90.0K

1.65M

Net Activity

-1.6M

-$1.65M

6-9 Months

Bought

30.0K

523.54K

Sold

71.4K

1.21M

Net Activity

-683K

-$683K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
VDJ

Volk David J.

Director

30.0K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$524K

2
CMJ

Crocker Mary Jayne

Director

205 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$4K

Top Sellers

1
BJJ

Baack Jerry J.

Director, Officer: Ceo

77.1K sharesโ€ข6 transactions

$1.33M

2
SJD

Shellberg Jeffrey D.

Director

71.8K sharesโ€ข7 transactions

$1.32M

3
CMJ

Crocker Mary Jayne

Director

25.8K sharesโ€ข5 transactions

$446K

4
TTP

Trutna Thomas P.

Director

13.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$254K

5
CJM

Chybowski Joseph M.

Officer: President & Cfo

12.0K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$216K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $3.27M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.14:1

Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buyingโ€”monitor for potential fundamental concerns.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$934K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 2 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.