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Eric J Dale

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Latest: Director buying · June 2026

14 filings analyzed · 1 company · Latest 2026-06-09

Companies

Company Buys Sells Direction
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. BWFG 14 0 Net buying

Activity

June 2026
2026-06-09 Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. BWFG Cluster
high
Buy
588 shares
$31,576
Significance 7/10

Director Eric J Dale buys 588 BWFG shares at $53.70; cluster buy signal with 4 of 5 prior BWFG buys well-timed at 90-day mark.

Director Eric J Dale purchased 588 shares of Bankwell Financial Group at $53.70 on 2026-06-05, increasing his holdings from 41,908 to 42,496 shares. This purchase occurs as part of a cluster pattern: 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days. Dale's purchase track record at BWFG is notably disciplined—4 of his 5 prior buys at this ticker generated positive 90-day returns, with outcomes ranging from +11.3% to +19.6%. The company's fundamentals are attractive: annual revenue growth is +44.0%, net income stands at $11.3M on $780.0K quarterly revenue, and the P/E ratio is 10.89 with a market cap of $430.6M. The current stock price of $54.00 is within 0.8% of the 52-week high and up 15.1% over 90 days, suggesting market momentum has already captured much of the expected move. The combination of cluster buying activity, Dale's demonstrated timing accuracy at this ticker, and strong fundamental growth metrics warrants attention to whether institutional buying momentum will sustain current valuations.

March 2026
Buy
612 shares
$28,152
Significance 7/10

Director Dale Eric J bought 612 BWFG shares at $46.00; 4 other insiders bought in past 14 days; stock down 7.7% in 30d despite 44.0% YoY revenue growth and 6.81 P/E.

Director Dale Eric J purchased 612 shares at $46.00, expanding holdings to 41.9K shares, at a time when the stock has declined 7.7% over 30 days despite the company posting 44.0% annual revenue growth and a low 6.81 P/E ratio. The filing shows a cluster pattern with 4 other insiders also buying within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated conviction at current valuations. His prior BWFG trades show mixed near-term returns (30d ranged from -12.7% to +6.1%) but a 60% win rate at the 90-day mark (3 of 5 prior buys generated positive 90d returns), indicating selective success with timing at this ticker. The fundamental backdrop—strong revenue growth and attractive valuation—alongside insider accumulation and recent price weakness, suggests insiders may view current levels as opportunity.

December 2025
Buy
746 shares
$35,539
Significance 7/10

Director Dale Eric J bought 746 BWFG shares at $47.64; stock now at $47.65 (52-week high). Cluster of 4 other insiders buying within 14 days.

Dale Eric J, a director, purchased 746 shares at $47.64 on 2025-12-05, increasing his holdings to 41,296 shares—a +1.8% increase. The transaction occurred precisely at the 52-week high of $47.65, with the stock up 8.9% over 30 days and 8.3% over 90 days. Notably, this purchase is part of a cluster pattern: 4 other insiders have also bought BWFG shares within the past 14 days. At the same-ticker level, Dale's prior 5 trades at BWFG show mixed results (3 of 5 were well-timed at the 90-day mark), with recent 2025 purchases showing stronger 90-day returns (+2.4%, +6.1%) compared to late-2024 purchases that underperformed. The company's fundamentals appear solid: annual revenue growth of +20.5%, a P/E of 12.95, and net income of $10.1M. The convergent buying activity from multiple insiders at the stock's highest recent price level warrants attention as a potential sentiment signal, though the transaction's placement at the 52-week high introduces execution-timing considerations.

September 2025
Buy
819 shares
$34,767
Significance 6/10

Director Dale Eric J purchased 819 shares of BWFG at $42.45; cluster of 4 other insiders buying within 14 days signals broad conviction amid 20.5% revenue growth.

Director Dale Eric J purchased 819 shares at $42.45 on 2025-09-04, increasing his stake to 40,550 shares (+2.1%). The purchase occurs at the 52-week high of $43.08 and within a period of strong momentum: the stock has risen 8.7% over the past 30 days and 20.8% over 90 days. His same-ticker history at BWFG shows mixed timing outcomes—2 of 5 prior buys realized positive 90-day returns, with his most recent June 2025 purchase showing +6.1% in 30 days and +19.6% in 90 days. A cluster pattern shows 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, indicating synchronized buying activity rather than an isolated transaction. The company's fundamentals remain solid: annual revenue growth of 20.5%, net income of $9.1M, and a P/E of 16.26 on a market cap of $339.4M. This synchronized buying by multiple insiders during accelerated price appreciation warrants monitoring to assess whether the cluster reflects forward-looking confidence or whether the stock is approaching a local peak.

June 2025
medium
Buy
1,049 shares
$37,418
Significance 5/10

Director Dale Eric J bought 1,049 shares of BWFG at $35.67; stock at $35.00 near 52-week high. Cluster of 4 other insiders buying within 14 days.

Dale Eric J, a Director, purchased 1,049 shares at $35.67 on 2025-06-06, increasing his holdings to 39,731 shares. The transaction occurred near the 52-week high of $35.73, with the stock currently trading at -2.0% from that peak. More notably, this purchase is part of a broader pattern: 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, indicating coordinated insider accumulation at BWFG. At the same-ticker level, Eric J's prior four purchases in late 2024 and early 2025 showed mixed 90-day outcomes, with 2 of 5 prior BWFG trades delivering positive 90-day returns. The company shows solid fundamentals with annual revenue growth of +20.5% and a moderate P/E of 21.34, though this individual purchase represents only a +2.7% increase to his existing substantial position.

March 2025
Buy
875 shares
$26,618
Significance 4/10

Director Dale Eric J bought 875 BWFG shares at $30.42; stock now $29.00, down -7.8% in 30 days and -11.2% in 90 days. Cluster of 4 other insider buys in past 14 days.

Director Dale Eric J purchased 875 shares of Bankwell Financial Group at $30.42 on 2025-03-06, increasing his holdings by 2.3% to 38.7K shares. The timing is notable: the stock has declined -7.8% over the past 30 days and -11.2% over the past 90 days, currently trading at $29.00 against a 52-week high of $34.54. His prior BWFG trades in recent months (3 purchases in late 2024) were consistently poorly timed at the 90-day mark, with returns of -8.7%, -8.7%, and -11.3% respectively, though 2 of 5 historical BWFG trades eventually showed positive 90-day returns. More relevant is the concurrent cluster activity: 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, which may suggest coordinated confidence in current valuations despite near-term weakness. The company shows solid fundamentals (20.5% annual revenue growth, $1.9M net income last quarter), though the P/E of 23.39 is not particularly depressed.

December 2024
Buy
346 shares
$11,387
Significance 7/10

Director Dale Eric J buys 346 shares of BWFG at $32.91 on 2024-12-09; 4 other insiders also bought in past 14 days; stock up 6.1% in 30 days, 7.8% in 90 days

Dale Eric J, a director, purchased 346 shares of Bankwell Financial Group at $32.91 on 2024-12-09, adding to a position of 37,807 shares post-transaction. This transaction occurs within a cluster pattern: 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated confidence at current valuation levels. His same-ticker track record at BWFG shows three prior measurable buy occasions (2024-09-09, 2024-09-10, 2024-09-11), all of which returned positive 90-day outcomes (+13.0%, +12.6%, +10.6% respectively), indicating a consistent pattern of well-timed accumulation at this ticker. The company's fundamentals show annual revenue growth of +52.0% with a P/E of 16.73, and the stock is currently trading at $32.63 (−5.5% from 52-week high of $34.54), providing a modest entry point relative to recent highs and recent 30-day/90-day momentum of +6.1% and +7.8% respectively.

medium
Buy
339 shares
$11,153
Significance 6/10

BWFG director Dale Eric J purchased 339 shares at $32.90; 4 other insiders bought within 14 days. Cluster pattern amid +52% annual revenue growth.

Dale Eric J purchased 339 shares of BWFG at $32.90 on 2024-12-06, increasing his holdings from 37,122 to 37,461 shares. This purchase occurs within a cluster of 4 other insider buys over the same 14-day window, suggesting coordinated confidence at current valuations. His prior trade history at BWFG shows a 2-of-2 well-timed 90-day pattern (trades on 2024-09-10 and 2024-09-09 returned +12.6% and +13.0% respectively), indicating timing discipline. The company's fundamentals appear robust: annual revenue growth of +52.0%, a P/E of 16.74, and a $256.5M market cap, though the recent 30-day return of +6.1% has brought the stock 5.5% below its 52-week high of $34.54.

November 2024
Buy
176 shares
$6,074
Significance 6/10

Director Dale Eric J buys 176 BWFG shares at $34.51; 4 other insiders also bought within 14 days amid +21.7% 30-day rally.

Dale Eric J (Director) purchased 176 shares at $34.51 on 2024-11-25, bringing his holdings to 37,122 shares post-transaction. This buy occurs within a cluster pattern: 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated or aligned confidence during a period of strong price momentum (+21.7% 30-day change). Notably, the stock is trading near its 52-week high ($34.54), within 1.2% of the ceiling, and the director's prior BWFG trades show mixed near-term timing: his August 2024 buy (+12.1% at 90 days) was well-timed, but three subsequent September purchases remain immeasurable at the 90-day mark. The company shows robust fundamentals: annual revenue growth of +52.0%, a P/E of 17.51, and latest quarterly net income of $1.9M, supporting the environment in which this cluster buying is occurring.

September 2024
medium
Buy
209 shares
$6,166
Significance 6/10

Director Dale Eric J bought 209 BWFG shares at $29.50 on 2024-09-11; stock now at $30.88. Cluster pattern: 4 other insiders bought within 14 days.

Dale Eric J, a director at Bankwell Financial Group, purchased 209 shares at $29.50 on 2024-09-11, adding to a position that now totals 36,946 shares. The stock has appreciated $1.38 (+4.7%) from the transaction price to the current $30.88, placing it at the 52-week high. More notably, four other insiders have also purchased shares within the past 14 days, constituting a cluster buy pattern that typically warrants investor attention. The company shows strong fundamentals with annual revenue growth of +52.0%, positive net income of $1.1M, and a moderate P/E of 10.47, suggesting the buying may reflect confidence in recent performance trends. The timing of these coordinated purchases and the stock's concurrent 30-day +20.2% and 90-day +27.0% rallies merit monitoring to understand whether insider accumulation is a leading signal or a response to already-realized gains.

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