Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights

• Net income of $14.0 million, or $0.45 per diluted common share.
• Net interest income increased $1.9 million, or 21.0% annualized, from the first quarter of 2026.
• Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) of 3.07%, an increase of eight basis points from the first quarter of 2026.
• Yield on total loans of 5.91% for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 10 basis points from the first quarter of 2026.
• Gross loans increased by $58.3 million, or 5.4% annualized, from the first quarter of 2026.
• Total deposits increased by $40.7 million, or 3.8% annualized, from the first quarter of 2026; core deposits⁽²⁾ decreased by $29.9 million, or 3.5% annualized, from the first quarter of 2026.
• Efficiency ratio⁽¹⁾ of 53.0%, down from 56.3% for the first quarter of 2026.
• Annualized net loan charge-offs as a percentage of average loans of 0.04%, compared to 0.05% for the first quarter of 2026.
• Nonperforming assets to total assets of 0.40% at June 30, 2026, up from 0.22% at March 31, 2026.
• Tangible book value per share⁽¹⁾ of $16.61 at June 30, 2026, an increase of 17.1% annualized from the first quarter of 2026.
• Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio of 9.61%, up from 9.53% at March 31, 2026.
• Repurchased 38,659 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $18.12, for a total of $700,000.

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BWB) (“the Company”), the parent company of Bridgewater Bank (“the Bank”), today announced net income of $14.0 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $17.4 million for the first quarter of 2026, and $11.5 million for the second quarter of 2025. Earnings per diluted common share were $0.45 for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $0.58 for the first quarter of 2026, and $0.38 for the second quarter of 2025.

“Bridgewater’s strong second quarter reflected continued progress across key profitability drivers, highlighted by improved revenue and net interest income growth trends,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jerry Baack. “The profitable growth of our loan portfolio, supported by continued net interest margin expansion and higher loan repricing, helped drive stronger earnings performance while we maintained our disciplined credit underwriting approach and strong asset quality profile. Our results demonstrated the strength of our core banking model, the benefits of disciplined balance sheet management, and the continued momentum we are seeing across our markets.

“We remain focused on executing our relationship-based growth strategy and are continuing to proactively add top talent across our production and support teams. These investments will support our ability to capitalize on future growth opportunities, strengthen our ability to serve clients, and create long-term value for our shareholders.”

Key Financial Measures

Income Statement

Net Interest Margin and Net Interest Income

Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) for the second quarter of 2026 was 3.07%, an eight basis point increase from 2.99% in the first quarter of 2026, and a 45 basis point increase from 2.62% in the second quarter of 2025. Core net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis), a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes the impact of loan fees and purchase accounting accretion attributable to the acquisition of First Minnetonka City Bank (“FMCB”), was 2.94% for the second quarter of 2026, an eight basis point increase from 2.86% in the first quarter of 2026, and a 45 basis point increase from 2.49% in the second quarter of 2025.

• Net interest margin expanded to 3.07% in the second quarter of 2026 primarily due to growth and repricing of the loan portfolio at higher yields and lower rates paid on deposits.
• The year-over-year expansion in net interest margin was primarily due to growth and repricing of the loan portfolio at higher yields and lower rates paid on deposits, offset partially by the refinancing of subordinated debt at higher rates late in the second quarter of 2025.

Net interest income was $38.6 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $1.9 million from $36.6 million in the first quarter of 2026, and an increase of $6.1 million from $32.5 million in the second quarter of 2025.

• The linked-quarter increase in net interest income was primarily driven by loan portfolio growth at higher yields, higher cash balances, and lower federal funds purchased balances, offset partially by higher deposit balances.
• The year-over-year increase in net interest income was primarily due to growth in the loan portfolio and lower rates paid on deposits, offset partially by lower investment securities balances following the sale of $208.5 million of securities in the first quarter of 2026, and higher balances and rates paid on subordinated debt.

Interest income was $72.7 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $2.7 million from $70.0 million in the first quarter of 2026, and an increase of $3.5 million from $69.2 million in the second quarter of 2025.

• The yield on interest earning assets (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) was 5.73% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 5.65% in the first quarter of 2026, and 5.56% in the second quarter of 2025.
• The linked-quarter increase in the yield on interest earning assets was primarily due to growth and repricing of the loan portfolio.
• The year-over-year increase in the yield on interest earning assets (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) was primarily due to growth and repricing of the loan portfolio at accretive yields.
• The aggregate loan yield was 5.91% in the second quarter of 2026, 10 basis points higher than 5.81% in the first quarter of 2026, and 17 basis points higher than 5.74% in the second quarter of 2025.
• Core loan yield, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 5.76% in the second quarter of 2026, 10 basis points higher than 5.66% in the first quarter of 2026, and 17 basis points higher than 5.59% in the second quarter of 2025.

A summary of interest and fees recognized on loans for the periods indicated is as follows:

Interest expense was $34.1 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $772,000 from $33.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, and a decrease of $2.7 million from $36.7 million in the second quarter of 2025.

• The cost of interest bearing liabilities was 3.51% in the second quarter of 2026, compared to 3.53% in the first quarter of 2026, and 3.83% in the second quarter of 2025.
• The linked-quarter decrease in the cost of interest bearing liabilities was primarily due to lower rates paid on interest bearing deposits and lower balances and rates paid on federal funds purchased.
• The year-over-year decrease in the cost of interest bearing liabilities was primarily due to lower rates paid on interest bearing deposits, lower balances on FHLB advances, and no balances drawn on the notes payable for the quarter, offset partially by an increase in balances and rates paid on subordinated debentures.

Interest expense on deposits was $29.7 million for the second quarter of 2026, an increase of $918,000 from $28.8 million in the first quarter of 2026, and a decrease of $2.8 million from $32.5 million in the second quarter of 2025.

• The cost of total deposits was 2.80% in the second quarter of 2026, one basis point higher than 2.79% in the first quarter of 2026, and 36 basis points lower than 3.16% in the second quarter of 2025.
• The linked-quarter increase in the cost of total deposits was primarily due to higher balances and rates paid on interest bearing transaction deposits and a decrease in noninterest bearing deposits.
• The year-over-year decrease in the cost of total deposits was primarily due to lower rates paid on deposits following interest rate cuts in 2025 and an increase in noninterest bearing deposits.

Provision for Credit Losses

The provision for credit losses on loans and leases was $550,000 for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $1.4 million for the first quarter of 2026, and $2.0 million for the second quarter of 2025.

• The provision recorded in the second quarter of 2026 was primarily attributable to growth in the loan portfolio, offset partially by changes to qualitative factors.
• The allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans was 1.30% at June 30, 2026, compared to 1.31% at March 31, 2026, and 1.35% at June 30, 2025.

The provision for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures was $-0- for the second quarter of 2026, compared to a negative provision of $150,000 for the first quarter of 2026, and a provision of $-0- for the second quarter of 2025.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income was $2.3 million for the second quarter of 2026, a decrease of $7.2 million from $9.6 million for the first quarter of 2026, and a decrease of $1.3 million from $3.6 million for the second quarter of 2025.

• The linked-quarter decrease was primarily due to no net gain on the sale of securities, offset partially by higher letter of credit fees.
• The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to lower swap fees, net gain on the sale of securities, and FHLB prepayment income.
• Noninterest income included net gain on sales of securities of $-0- during the second quarter of 2026, compared to $7.3 million for the first quarter of 2026, and $474,000 for the second quarter of 2025, which is considered a non-core item.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense was $21.9 million for the second quarter of 2026, a decrease of $276,000 from $22.2 million for the first quarter of 2026, and an increase of $3.0 million from $18.9 million for the second quarter of 2025.

• The linked-quarter decrease was primarily due to no FHLB prepayment penalty, offset partially by higher salaries and employee benefits.
• The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to increases in salaries and employee benefits and information technology expenses.
• Noninterest expense for the second quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2026 included no merger-related expenses associated with the acquisition of FMCB, compared to merger-related expenses of $540,000 for the second quarter of 2025, which was considered non-core.
• Noninterest expense for the second quarter of 2026 included no FHLB prepayment penalty, compared to $982,000 for the first quarter of 2026, and no FHLB prepayment penalty for the second quarter of 2025, which was considered non-core.
• The efficiency ratio (on a fully tax-equivalent basis), a non-GAAP financial measure, was 53.0% for the second quarter of 2026, compared to 56.3% for the first quarter of 2026, and 52.6% for the second quarter of 2025.
• The Company had 355 full-time equivalent employees at June 30, 2026, compared to 337 at March 31, 2026, and 308 at June 30, 2025. The linked-quarter increase was primarily driven by the hiring of seasonal interns and hiring of key talent across the organization. The year-over-year increase was primarily driven by the hiring of key talent across the organization admist continued M&A disruption.

Income Taxes

The effective combined federal and state income tax rate was 24.1% for the second quarter of 2026, compared to 23.8% for the first quarter of 2026, and 23.9% for the second quarter of 2025.

Balance Sheet

Loans

Total gross loans at June 30, 2026 were $4.43 billion, an increase of $58.3 million, or 5.4% annualized, compared to total gross loans of $4.37 billion at March 31, 2026, and an increase of $280.6 million, or 6.8%, compared to total gross loans of $4.15 billion at June 30, 2025.

• The increase in the loan portfolio during the second quarter of 2026 was primarily due to growth in the multifamily portfolio.

Deposits

Total deposits at June 30, 2026 were $4.35 billion, an increase of $40.7 million, or 3.8% annualized, compared to total deposits of $4.31 billion at March 31, 2026, and an increase of $109.5 million, or 2.6%, compared to total deposits of $4.24 billion at June 30, 2025.

• Core deposits, defined as total deposits excluding brokered deposits and certificates of deposit greater than $250,000, decreased $29.9 million, or 3.5% annualized, from March 31, 2026, and increased $161.1 million, or 5.1%, from June 30, 2025.
• Interest bearing transaction deposits increased $44.6 million, or 19.9% annualized, from March 31, 2026, and increased $152.8 million, or 19.3%, from June 30, 2025.
• Brokered deposits increased $45.2 million from March 31, 2026, and increased $20.9 million from June 30, 2025. Consistent with historical practice, brokered deposits continue to be used as a supplemental funding source, as needed.

Asset Quality

Overall asset quality remained strong due to the Company’s measured risk selection, consistent underwriting standards, active credit oversight, and experienced lending and credit teams.

• Annualized net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans were 0.04% for the second quarter of 2026, compared to 0.05% for the first quarter of 2026, and 0.00% for the second quarter of 2025.
• At June 30, 2026, the Company’s nonperforming assets, which included nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days and still accruing, and foreclosed assets, were $21.6 million, or 0.40% of total assets, compared to $11.7 million, or 0.22% of total assets, at March 31, 2026, and $10.3 million, or 0.19% of total assets, at June 30, 2025.
• Loans with potential weaknesses that warranted a watch/special mention risk rating at June 30, 2026 totaled $38.5 million, compared to $47.7 million at March 31, 2026, and $53.3 million at June 30, 2025.
• Loans that warranted a substandard risk rating at June 30, 2026 totaled $43.9 million, compared to $43.1 million at March 31, 2026, and $45.0 million at June 30, 2025.

Capital

Total shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2026 was $547.9 million, an increase of $19.5 million, or 14.8% annualized, compared to $528.4 million at March 31, 2026, and an increase of $71.6 million, or 15.0%, over $476.3 million at June 30, 2025.

• The linked-quarter increase was primarily due to net income retained, a decrease in unrealized losses in the investment securities portfolio, and an increase in unrealized gains in the derivatives portfolio, offset partially by preferred stock dividends.
• The year-over-year increase was primarily due to net income retained, a decrease in unrealized losses in the investment securities portfolio, and an increase in unrealized gains in the derivatives portfolio, offset partially by preferred stock dividends and stock repurchases.
• The Consolidated Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio was 9.61% at June 30, 2026, compared to 9.53% at March 31, 2026, and 9.03% at June 30, 2025.
• Tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 8.62% at June 30, 2026, compared to 8.34% at March 31, 2026, and 7.40% at June 30, 2025.

Tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $16.61 as of June 30, 2026, an increase of 17.1% annualized from $15.93 as of March 31, 2026, and an increase of 16.9% from $14.21 as of June 30, 2025.

During the second quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased 38,659 shares of its common stock at an aggregate purchase price of $700,000 (weighted average price of $18.12 per share).

• The Company had $12.4 million remaining under its current share repurchase authorization at June 30, 2026.

The Company did not sell any shares during the second quarter of 2026 as part of its existing at-the-market offering.

Today, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on its 5.875% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A (“Series A Preferred Stock”). The quarterly cash dividend of $36.72 per share, equivalent to $0.3672 per depositary share, each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of the Series A Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: BWBBP), is payable on September 1, 2026 to shareholders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on August 14, 2026.

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 844-481-2913 and requesting to join the Bridgewater Bancshares earnings call. To listen to a replay of the conference call via phone, please dial 855-669-9658 and enter access code 9039549. The replay will be available through July 29, 2026. The conference call will also be available via a live webcast on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, investors.bridgewaterbankmn.com, and archived for replay.

About the Company

Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: BWB) is a St. Louis Park, Minnesota-based financial holding company founded in 2005. Its banking subsidiary, Bridgewater Bank, is a premier, full-service bank dedicated to providing responsive support and simple solutions to businesses, entrepreneurs, and successful individuals across the Twin Cities. Bridgewater offers a comprehensive suite of products and services spanning deposits, lending, and treasury management solutions. Bridgewater has received numerous awards for its banking services and esteemed corporate culture. With total assets of $5.4 billion as of June 30, 2026 and nine strategically located branches, Bridgewater is one of the largest locally-led banks in Minnesota and is committed to being the finest entrepreneurial bank. For more information, please visit www.bridgewaterbankmn.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the results presented in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), the Company routinely supplements its evaluation with an analysis of certain non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to the related GAAP measures, provide meaningful information to investors to help them understand the Company’s operating performance and trends, and to facilitate comparisons with the performance of peers.

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