Carl M Porto

Director Carl M Porto buys 370 BWFG shares at $53.70; 4 of 5 prior buys at this ticker posted positive 90-day returns.

Carl M Porto, a director, purchased 370 shares of Bankwell Financial Group at $53.70 on 2026-06-05, increasing his holdings to 22,070 shares. His prior trading history at BWFG shows a consistent pattern: 4 of his 5 previous buys at this ticker were followed by positive 90-day returns, ranging from +11.3% to +22.2%. The current stock price of $54.00 is near the 52-week high of $54.42 and has risen 3.1% over 30 days and 15.1% over 90 days. Bankwell's fundamentals remain solid with annual revenue growth of +44.0% and a P/E of 10.89, providing context for the insider's continued accumulation despite elevated valuations.

Director Porto buys 393 BWFG shares at $46.00; 4 other insiders also bought within 14 days amid strong fundamentals (44.0% revenue growth, P/E 6.81).

Porto Carlo M, a director, purchased 393 shares at $46.00 on 2026-03-06, bringing his holdings to 21,700 shares (a 1.8% increase). This transaction occurs as part of a cluster pattern—4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days—suggesting coordinated confidence at the current valuation. The company shows strong fundamentals: annual revenue growth of 44.0%, net income of $10.1M on quarterly revenue of $779.0K, and a P/E of 6.81, indicating potential undervaluation. At BWFG specifically, Porto's prior 5 trades show a 4-of-5 pattern of well-timed purchases at the 90-day mark, though the stock is currently -9.6% from its 52-week high and down -7.7% over the past 30 days. The cluster activity combined with strong financial metrics and historical timing accuracy merits attention, though the recent price weakness and 30-day underperformance warrant monitoring of whether this accumulation marks a genuine recovery inflection or initial entry into a sustained decline.

Director Porto Carl M bought 470 BWFG shares at $47.64; 4 of 5 prior buys well-timed at 90d mark; cluster buy by 4 other insiders in 14 days.

Porto Carl M, a Director, purchased 470 shares of Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. at $47.64 on 2025-12-05, bringing his holdings to 21,307 shares. The transaction occurs at the 52-week high of $47.65, after a 30-day price increase of +8.9% and 90-day increase of +8.3%. Notably, Porto's same-ticker history at BWFG shows a 4 of 5 prior buys were well-timed at the 90-day mark, demonstrating consistent ability to identify favorable entry points at this specific security. The timing pattern is significant given the company's strong fundamentals: annual revenue growth of +20.5%, a P/E of 12.95, and net income of $10.1M on latest quarterly revenue of $779.0K. Adding context, 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, establishing a cluster buy pattern that reinforces the signal of insider confidence in valuation at current levels.

Director Porto Carl M buys 506 BWFG shares at $42.45; 4 other insiders bought within 14 days as stock hits 52-week high.

Porto Carl M, a director, purchased 506 shares at $42.45 on 2025-09-04, increasing his holdings to 20.8K shares (+2.5%). The transaction occurred as BWFG's stock reached its 52-week high of $43.08, with strong 30-day (+8.7%) and 90-day (+20.8%) momentum. Notably, this buy is part of a cluster pattern: 4 other insiders also purchased within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated confidence despite elevated valuations. Historically, Porto's prior buys at BWFG showed mixed timing (3 of 5 well-timed at the 90-day mark, with prior trades on 2025-06-06 and 2025-03-12 returning +19.6% and +22.2% respectively at 90 days), though his cross-ticker track record averages -2.0% at 30 days and +7.6% at 90 days with a 65% win rate. The company fundamentals are solid: P/E of 16.26, annual revenue growth of +20.5%, and recent quarterly net income of $9.1M against revenue of $674.0K.

Director Porto Carl M purchases 641 shares of BWFG at $35.67; cluster buy pattern with 4 others in 14 days

Porto Carl M, a director at Bankwell Financial Group, purchased 641 shares at $35.67 on 2025-06-06, bringing his holdings to 20,331 shares. This transaction occurs within a broader cluster pattern: 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated accumulation at the director level. At Bankwell specifically, Porto has executed 5 prior buys; only 1 of those 4 measurable trades achieved positive 90-day returns, indicating mixed timing outcomes on this ticker. The company's fundamentals are solid, with annual revenue growth of +20.5%, a P/E of 21.34, and latest quarterly revenue of $602,000.00 with net income of $6,888,000.00. The current stock price of $35.00 is 2.0% below the 52-week high of $35.73 and 20.5% higher than 90 days ago, positioning this purchase near recent highs after a strong quarterly run.

Director Porto buys 130 BWFG shares at $29.04; stock down 16.0% from 52-wk high amid cluster activity.

Porto Carl M, a director, purchased 130 shares of Bankwell Financial Group at $29.04 on 2025-03-12, increasing his holding to 19,690 shares (+0.7% from prior position). This purchase occurs within a 14-day cluster in which 4 other insiders also bought at this ticker, a coordinated pattern worth noting. However, Porto's timing history at BWFG shows mixed results: his 5 prior trades at this ticker generated only 1 well-timed 90-day outcome, with the most recent three buys (Dec 6, Dec 9, Nov 25) each declining 8–12% over 90 days. The stock trades at $29.00 currently, down 16.0% from its 52-week high of $34.54 and down 7.8% over 30 days, suggesting a period of price weakness. The company shows solid fundamentals—annual revenue growth of +20.5%, a P/E of 23.39, and market cap of $229.3M—but the combination of Porto's modest position increase, prior underperformance in this stock, and recent downward price momentum limits the conviction signal here.

Director Porto buys 431 shares of BWFG at $30.66; price down 13.0% from 52-week high. Cluster of 4 other insiders buying within 14 days.

Porto Carl M, a director at Bankwell Financial Group, purchased 431 shares at $30.66 on 2025-03-06, increasing his holdings to 19,560 shares. The timing occurs with the stock trading -13.0% from its 52-week high and down 4.9% over the past 30 days, amid a broader pullback. Notably, this buy is part of a cluster pattern: 4 other insiders have also made purchases within the past 14 days, which suggests coordinated insider confidence rather than isolated trading activity. At the same ticker, Porto's prior 5 trades show a 2-of-4 well-timed record at the 90-day mark, indicating selective but not exceptional timing accuracy. The company's fundamentals remain solid with 20.5% annual revenue growth and a P/E of 24.24, though the stock's recent 90-day decline of -8.9% and recurrent negative near-term returns on Porto's prior buys at this ticker suggest the insider may be accumulating through a period of weakness.

Director Porto buys 200 BWFG shares at $32.90 amid cluster pattern; 3 of 3 prior same-ticker buys were well-timed.

Director Carl M Porto purchased 200 shares of Bankwell Financial Group at $32.90 on 2024-12-09, adding to a holding of 19.1K shares post-transaction. This buy occurs within a broader cluster pattern: 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days. Porto's prior same-ticker transaction history at BWFG shows a consistent pattern—his 3 measurable prior buys (2024-09-09, 2024-09-10, and 2024-09-11) all delivered positive 90-day returns ranging from +10.6% to +13.0%, indicating well-timed entries. The current purchase at $32.90 is 5.5% below the 52-week high of $34.54 and has appreciated 6.1% over the past 30 days and 7.8% over 90 days. The company shows strong fundamentals with annual revenue growth of +52.0%, a P/E of 16.73, and net income of $1.9M against $575.0K quarterly revenue. The combination of a director's accumulation amid synchronized insider buying by four peers, coupled with Porto's demonstrated track record of well-timed entries at this ticker, signals active conviction in the stock's near-term direction.

Director Porto Carl M bought 196 BWFG shares at $32.90; part of 4-insider cluster buy pattern in past 14 days

Porto Carl M, a director of Bankwell Financial Group, purchased 196 shares at $32.90 on 2024-12-06, bringing his total holdings to 18,929 shares—a modest 1.0% increase. This purchase is significant in context: 4 other insiders have also bought within the past 14 days, forming a cluster buy pattern. At the same-ticker level, his prior purchases on 2024-09-09 and 2024-09-10 both generated positive 90-day returns (+13.0% and +12.6% respectively), with 2 of 2 prior measurable buys at BWFG being well-timed. The company's fundamentals show strong momentum—annual revenue growth of +52.0% year-over-year, net income of $1.9M on quarterly revenue of $575.0K, and a reasonable P/E of 16.74 at a $256.5M market cap. The stock is currently trading at $32.64, up 6.1% over 30 days and 9.0% over 90 days, though it remains 5.5% below its 52-week high of $34.54. The convergence of multiple insider purchases alongside solid financial performance and the director's historical success with timing at this ticker warrants investor attention.

Director Porto Carl M bought 93 shares of BWFG at $34.51; 5 prior BWFG buys showed 2.9% avg 30d return; stock up 21.7% in 30 days.

Porto Carl M, a director of Bankwell Financial Group, purchased 93 shares at $34.51 on 2024-11-25, adding to a holding of 18.7K shares. The purchase occurs amid a 30-day price advance of +21.7% and a 52-week rally that has brought the stock to within 1.2% of its annual high. His prior five open-market purchases at BWFG (August–September 2024) showed an average 30-day return of 2.9%, with one completed 90-day measurement yielding +12.3%, suggesting a pattern of well-timed accumulation at this ticker. The company's fundamentals show net income of $1.9M against quarterly revenue of $575.0K, with annual revenue growth of +52.0%, and the stock trades at a P/E of 17.51. A cluster of 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, indicating coordinated accumulation activity across the board.