BWB - NASDAQ
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc.
$18.42
-2.8%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 SnapshotBridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Management Team
Ms. Laura Espeseth
Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Nicholas L. Place
Chief Banking Officer
Compensation
$489,393
Mr. Gerald John Baack
Chief Executive Officer Founder & Non Independent Executive Chairman
Compensation
$916,989
Ms. Lisa M. Salazar
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Jeffrey D. Shellberg
Co-Founder, Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer, Secretary & Non Independent Executive Director
Compensation
$508,431
Mr. Justin Horstman
Director of Investor Relations
Ms. Mary Jayne Crocker
Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
Compensation
$553,547
Mr. Ben M. Klocke J.D.
General Counsel
Mr. Joseph M. Chybowski
President & Chief Financial Officer
Compensation
$604,828
Mr. Daniel D. Poppe
Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Insider Positioning
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
205
4.10K
50.7K
938.15K
-934K
-$934K
3-6 Months
0
0.00
90.0K
1.65M
-1.6M
-$1.65M
6-9 Months
30.0K
523.54K
71.4K
1.21M
-683K
-$683K
9-12 Months
0
0.00
0
0.00
+0
+$0
Top Buyers
Volk David J.
Director
$524K
Crocker Mary Jayne
Director
$4K
Top Sellers
Baack Jerry J.
Director, Officer: Ceo
$1.33M
Shellberg Jeffrey D.
Director
$1.32M
Crocker Mary Jayne
Director
$446K
Trutna Thomas P.
Director
$254K
Chybowski Joseph M.
Officer: President & Cfo
$216K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bearish signal with $3.27M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buying—monitor for potential fundamental concerns.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.
Insider Participation
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.
SEC Filings
BWB - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | March 16, 2026 | April 28, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | March 10, 2025 | April 22, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2024 N/A | March 11, 2024 | April 23, 2024 | 2024 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2023 N/A | March 13, 2023 | April 25, 2023 | 2023 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2022 N/A | March 14, 2022 | April 26, 2022 | 2022 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2021 N/A | March 17, 2021 | April 27, 2021 | 2021 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2020 N/A | March 18, 2020 | April 28, 2020 | 2020 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2019 N/A | March 19, 2019 | April 23, 2019 | 2019 |
Research Paths
Snapshot
Start with context, operating signals, and key market metrics.
Value Model
Stress test fair value across bear, base, and bull assumptions.
Statements
Validate revenue quality, margins, and balance sheet durability.
Earnings Call
Read management commentary and compare it with reported outcomes.
Dividends
Check payout sustainability and long-term distribution behavior.
Analyst Expectations
Review consensus spread and where estimate risk is concentrated.