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Lawrence B Seidman

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Latest: Director buying · June 2026

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

Companies

Company Buys Sells Direction
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. BWFG 105 0 Net buying

Activity

June 2026
Buy
323 shares
$17,345
Significance 7/10

Director Lawrence B Seidman bought 323 BWFG shares at $53.70 (2026-06-05), extending a pattern of 5 prior buys in May; all same-ticker trades posted positive 90d returns.

Lawrence B Seidman purchased 323 shares at $53.70, adding to a pattern of five prior buys made at the same ticker starting 2026-05-13, all of which realized positive 90-day returns ranging from 3.1% to 3.5%. Across his broader cross-ticker track record, Seidman's 20 prior buys averaged 90-day returns of +8.3% with a 100.00% win rate, though same-ticker results have been more modest. The current price of $54.00 sits 0.8% below the 52-week high of $54.42, and the stock has gained 3.1% over 30 days and 15.1% over 90 days. BWFG's fundamentals show annual revenue growth of +44.0%, net income of $11.3M on quarterly revenue of $780.0K, and a P/E of 10.89. The repetition of purchases across multiple dates in May followed by this June transaction reflects sustained accumulation activity by a director at a financial institution with strong growth metrics.

Buy
3,381 shares
$175,371
Significance 8/10

Director Lawrence B Seidman purchases 3,381 shares for $175,371.07 at BWFG; holdings rise 24.0% to 17,463 shares

Lawrence B Seidman, Director at Bankwell Financial Group, executed 7 separate purchases on 2026-06-01 totaling 3,381 shares for $175,371.07 at prices clustered tightly between $51.85 and $52.04. This transaction increased his holdings from 14,082 shares to 17,463 shares, a net increase of 24.0%. His prior trades at BWFG (5 buys on 2026-05-13) all generated positive 90-day returns ranging from 3.1% to 3.5%, establishing a pattern of prior trades followed by stock appreciation. The current stock price of $52.87 sits near the 52-week high of $53.86 (-1.8%), and the company shows strong fundamentals including annual revenue growth of 44.0%, a P/E of 10.66, and most recent quarterly net income of $11,275,000.00. The multi-tranche structure on a single day at consistent pricing, combined with his history of positive post-purchase returns at this ticker, provides context for evaluating this transaction's significance.

May 2026
Buy
1,930 shares
$96,709
Significance 7/10

Director Lawrence Seidman accumulates 1,930 shares at BWFG amid near-52-week lows; repeat buyer with perfect track record in this stock.

Director Lawrence Seidman is adding to his position at Bankwell Financial Group, acquiring nearly 1,930 shares through six trades executed on the same day. This marks his sixth open-market purchase at BWFG in the past three years, extending a pattern of consistent accumulation with zero sales at this company. The timing matters: the stock is currently trading well below its 52-week high and down modestly over the past month, creating a pullback that mirrors his prior purchase pattern. Seidman's historical track record at BWFG is pristine—all five of his previous purchases at this ticker have appreciated within both 30 days and 90 days, indicating strong timing acumen. The company itself is profitable with annual revenue growing robustly and recently posting a strong quarterly result, providing fundamental support for the accumulation of shares at a discounted price level.

March 2026
Buy
10,000 shares
$469,599
Significance 7/10

Director Seidman purchases 10,000 shares ($469.6K) across 6 transactions at BWFG; cluster of 4 other insiders buying within 14 days

Lawrence B. Seidman, Director of Bankwell Financial Group, executed 6 separate purchases totaling 10,000 shares for $469,599.27 on 2026-03-13 at prices ranging from $46.95 to $46.99 (blended average $46.96), increasing his holdings by 69.4% from 14,417 to 24,417 shares. The purchases occurred while the stock trades at $47.03, near the middle of its 52-week range ($27.71–$51.44), and follows a pattern of aggressive accumulation: Seidman also bought on 2026-03-12 (5 prior transactions at BWFG within days), indicating sustained conviction across consecutive trading sessions. The cluster signal is elevated: 4 other insiders purchased within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated confidence among the board/management group. Company fundamentals show net income of $10.1M against annual revenue growth of +44.0%, with a P/E of 6.89 and market cap of $375.1M—metrics consistent with a small-cap financial institution. Investors should note the sequential, multi-tranche structure and insider alignment, which historically can precede significant corporate actions or reflect confidence in near-term catalysts.

Buy
10,000 shares
$468,753
Significance 7/10

Director Seidman purchases 10,000 shares at $46.87–$46.90 for $468,752.71; holdings rise to 23,886 shares (+72.0%)

Lawrence B. Seidman, a director at Bankwell Financial Group, executed 6 separate purchases totaling 10,000 shares on 2026-03-12 at a blended average price of $46.88, investing $468,752.71 and increasing his holdings by 72.0% to 23,886 shares. The transaction occurred near the company's 52-week high ($51.44), with the current price at $46.83 representing a -9.0% decline from peak. A cluster pattern is evident: 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, signaling coordinated accumulation at this level. The company exhibits strong fundamentals—annual revenue growth of +44.0%, a P/E of 6.86, and net income of $10,078,000.00 in the latest quarter—providing context for the purchase decision. However, the lack of measurable timing outcomes at this ticker (5 prior trades all from 2026-03-13 onward, with no 90-day return data available yet) and the cross-ticker track record showing only 20 prior buys across all holdings limits the ability to assess Seidman's historical precision in execution on BWFG specifically.

medium
Buy
10,000 shares
$466,462
Significance 6/10

Director Seidman buys 10,000 shares at blended $46.65; holdings rise 74.9% to 23.4K shares amid cluster buying.

Director Lawrence B Seidman executed 6 separate purchases totaling 10,000 shares for $466,461.82 on 2026-03-11, raising his post-transaction holdings to 23.4K shares and representing a 74.9% increase in his position at the company. The blended average price of $46.65 compares to the current price of $46.93, positioning the purchase near current market levels; however, the stock has declined 5.9% over 30 days and 4.0% over 90 days from near its 52-week high. Notably, 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, forming a cluster buy pattern. The company's fundamentals show strong revenue growth of +44.0% year-over-year and a low P/E of 6.87, though timing outcomes from Seidman's 5 prior trades at this ticker are not yet measurable.

Buy
10,036 shares
$471,081
Significance 7/10

BWFG Director Seidman bought 10,036 shares for $471,080.58 across 7 transactions at blended $46.94; clusters with 4 other insider buys in past 14 days.

Director Lawrence B. Seidman executed 7 separate purchases totaling 10,036 shares for $471,080.58 on 2026-03-10, more than doubling his holdings from 7,346 to 17,382 shares (+136.6%). The clustering of this buy with 4 other insider purchases within the past 14 days suggests coordinated insider accumulation at Bankwell. Notably, the blended transaction price of $46.94 sits within the 52-week range ($27.71–$51.44), approximately 9.2% below the 52-week high and reflects the stock's recent downward momentum (−6.4% over 30 days, −4.1% over 90 days). The company's fundamentals show strong profitability with net income of $10,078,000.00 and annual revenue growth of +44.0%, paired with a low P/E of 6.84, creating a valuation context in which insiders are accumulating.

medium
Buy
1,271 shares
$58,180
Significance 6/10

Director Seidman buys 1,271 shares ($58.2K) across 7 transactions; stock down 7.7% in 30d amid cluster buying.

Lawrence B Seidman, a Director at Bankwell Financial Group, executed 7 separate open-market purchases on 2026-03-06, acquiring 1,271 shares at prices ranging from $45.61 to $46.00 for a total of $58,179.66, increasing his holdings by 6.0%. This activity coincides with a cluster pattern in which 4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated conviction among the board. However, the broader context is mixed: the stock has declined 7.7% over the past 30 days and trades at 9.6% below its 52-week high, while the company shows strong fundamentals including 44.0% annual revenue growth and a low P/E of 6.81. Seidman's prior trades at BWFG are all recent (2026-02-27) with outcomes still unmeasurable, leaving no established pattern at this specific ticker to assess timing quality.

medium
Buy
2,520 shares
$117,926
Significance 6/10

Director Seidman buys 2,520 shares at $46.80 avg, 15 days after prior buy; holdings reach 22,193 shares.

Lawrence B. Seidman, a Director at Bankwell Financial Group, executed 6 separate purchases totaling 2,520 shares for $117,926.13 on 2026-02-27, with a blended average price of $46.80. This acquisition increases his holdings by 12.8% to 22,193 shares, following five prior buy transactions at the same ticker just 15 days earlier on 2026-02-12. The rapid succession of purchases suggests sustained interest in accumulating shares, though the outcomes of his prior same-ticker trades remain immeasurable and the cross-ticker track record shows mixed timing (100% 90-day win rate but -7.4% average 30-day return). At the current price of $47.88, the position is modestly above the transaction prices, but meaningful assessment of execution quality or strategic intent requires observation of subsequent price action.

February 2026
Buy
1,600 shares
$76,982
Significance 7/10

Director SEIDMAN LAWRENCE B bought 1,600 shares ($76,982.28) at avg $48.11 in 6 separate purchases; holdings grew 8.0% to 21,519 shares

SEIDMAN LAWRENCE B executed 6 separate purchases totaling 1,600 shares for $76,982.28 at a blended average price of $48.11, increasing his stake by 8.0% to 21,519 shares post-transaction. At the current price of $48.74, the transaction sits just 0.6% above the blended entry, placing it near cost. Across his prior 5 trades at BWFG, SEIDMAN has demonstrated consistent pattern recognition: 3 of 3 measurable prior buys showed positive 90-day returns (+6.1% each), and his cross-ticker track record spans 20 prior buys with a 100% 90-day win rate. The company's fundamentals are solid with annual revenue growth of +20.5%, a P/E of 13.24, and net income of $10,078,000.00 in the latest quarter. The stock's 52-week range is $27.71–$51.44, and the current price sits -5.2% from the 52-week high, providing a modest margin of safety relative to recent peaks.

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