Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Second Quarter 2025 Highlights

• Net income of $11.5 million, or $0.38 per diluted common share; adjusted net income of $11.3 million, or $0.37 per diluted common share.⁽¹⁾
• Pre-provision net revenue⁽¹⁾ increased $2.2 million, or 15.6%, from the first quarter of 2025.
• Net interest income increased $2.2 million, or 7.4%, from the first quarter of 2025.
• Record noninterest income of $3.6 million, up $1.5 million, or 74.5%, from the first quarter of 2025.
• Sold $58.5 million of securities acquired in the First Minnetonka City Bank (“FMCB”) acquisition for a gain of $474,000.
• Net interest margin (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) of 2.62% for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of 11 basis points from the first quarter of 2025.
• Gross loans increased by $125.7 million, or 12.5% annualized, from the first quarter of 2025.
• Total deposits increased by $74.3 million, or 7.2% annualized, from the first quarter of 2025; core deposits⁽²⁾ increased by $16.2 million, or 2.1% annualized, from the first quarter of 2025.
• Efficiency ratio⁽¹⁾ of 52.6%, down from 55.5% for the first quarter of 2025; adjusted efficiency ratio⁽¹⁾ of 51.5%, down from 53.7% for the first quarter of 2025.
• Annualized net loan charge-offs as a percentage of average loans of 0.00%, in line with the first quarter of 2025.
• Nonperforming assets to total assets of 0.19% at June 30, 2025, down from 0.20% at March 31, 2025.
• Tangible book value per share⁽¹⁾ of $14.21 at June 30, 2025, an increase of 9.2% annualized, from the first quarter of 2025.
• Repurchased 122,704 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $12.80 per share, for a total of $1.6 million.
• Completed the private placement of $80.0 million of 7.625% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2035, with a portion of the net proceeds used to redeem $50.0 million of outstanding 5.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2030.

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 $11.5 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $9.6 million for the first quarter of 2025, and $8.1 million for the second quarter of 2024. Earnings per diluted common share were $0.38 for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $0.31 for the first quarter of 2025, and $0.26 for the second quarter of 2024. Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $11.3 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $10.1 million for the first quarter of 2025, and $7.9 million for the second quarter of 2024. Adjusted earnings per diluted common share, a non-GAAP financial measure, were $0.37 for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $0.32 for the first quarter of 2025, and $0.25 for the second quarter of 2024.

“Bridgewater’s second quarter results demonstrated our ability to continue producing strong profitability and balance sheet growth trends as we also look to take advantage of continuing M&A disruption in the Twin Cities,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jerry Baack. “Strong revenue growth during the quarter was driven by additional net interest margin expansion, a record level of fee income, and robust loan growth, while core expenses remained well-controlled. Asset quality trends also held strong as we maintained low levels of nonperforming assets and virtually no net charge-offs.

“As local banks in our market continue to be acquired by out-of-state buyers, Bridgewater continues to find opportunities to attract top talent and high-quality clients. We expect this will be another tailwind to help support our consistently growing tangible book value and drive long-term shareholder value.”

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 2025 was 2.62%, an 11 basis point increase from 2.51% in the first quarter of 2025, and a 38 basis point increase from 2.24% in the second quarter of 2024. 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 FMCB, was 2.49% for the second quarter of 2025, a 12 basis point increase from 2.37% in the first quarter of 2025, and a 32 basis point increase from 2.17% in the second quarter of 2024.

• Net interest margin expanded to 2.62% in the second quarter of 2025, primarily due to higher core loan yields and lower costs of deposits.

Net interest income was $32.5 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $2.2 million from $30.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, and an increase of $7.5 million from $25.0 million in the second quarter of 2024.

• The linked-quarter increase in net interest income was primarily due to increased loan interest and fee income.
• The year-over-year increase in net interest income was primarily due to growth and higher yields in the loan portfolio and purchase accounting accretion.

Interest income was $69.2 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $3.5 million from $65.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, and an increase of $8.3 million from $60.9 million in the second quarter of 2024.

• The yield on interest earning assets (on a fully tax-equivalent basis) was 5.56% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to 5.43% in the first quarter of 2025, and 5.41% in the second quarter of 2024.
• The linked-quarter and year-over-year increases in the yield on interest earning assets were primarily due to growth and repricing of the loan portfolio and purchase accounting accretion.
• The aggregate loan yield increased to 5.74% in the second quarter of 2025, 13 basis points higher than 5.61% in the first quarter of 2025, and 24 basis points higher than 5.50% in the second quarter of 2024.
• Core loan yield, a non-GAAP financial measure, increased to 5.59% in the second quarter of 2025, nine basis points higher than 5.50% in the first quarter of 2025, and 17 basis points higher than 5.42% in the second quarter of 2024.

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

Interest expense was $36.7 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $1.2 million from $35.5 million in the first quarter of 2025, and an increase of $864,000 from $35.9 million in the second quarter of 2024.

• The cost of interest bearing liabilities was 3.83% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to 3.82% in the first quarter of 2025, and 4.19% in the second quarter of 2024.
• The linked-quarter cost of interest bearing liabilities remained relatively stable.
• The year-over-year decrease in the cost of interest bearing liabilities was primarily due to lower rates paid on deposits and decreases in average brokered deposit balances.

Interest expense on deposits was $32.5 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $394,000 from $32.1 million in the first quarter of 2025, and an increase of $879,000 from $31.6 million in the second quarter of 2024.

• The cost of total deposits was 3.16% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to 3.18% in the first quarter of 2025, and 3.46% in the second quarter of 2024.
• 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 2024 and decreases in average brokered deposit balances.

Provision for Credit Losses

The provision for credit losses on loans and leases was $2.0 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $1.5 million for the first quarter of 2025 and $600,000 for the second quarter of 2024.

• The provision for credit losses on loans recorded in the second quarter of 2025 was primarily attributable to growth in the loan portfolio and an increase in specific reserves for loans individually evaluated.
• The allowance for credit losses on loans to total loans was 1.35% at June 30, 2025, compared to 1.34% at March 31, 2025, and 1.37% at June 30, 2024.

The provision for credit losses for off-balance sheet credit exposures was $-0- for each of the second quarter of 2025, the first quarter of 2025, and the second quarter of 2024.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income was $3.6 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $1.5 million from $2.1 million for the first quarter of 2025, and an increase of $1.9 million from $1.8 million for the second quarter of 2024.

• Noninterest income in the second quarter of 2025 inlcuded two non-core items: a $474,000 gain on sale of securities acquired in the FMCB acquisition and $301,000 of FHLB prepayment income.
• The linked-quarter increase was primarily due to higher swap fees, gains on sales of securities, and FHLB prepayment income, offset partially by a decrease in letter of credit fees and investment advisory fees.
• The year-over-year increase was primarily due to higher swap fees, gains on sales of securities, FHLB prepayment income, and investment advisory fees.

Noninterest Expense

Noninterest expense was $18.9 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $805,000 from $18.1 million for the first quarter of 2025 and an increase of $3.4 million from $15.5 million for the second quarter of 2024.

• Noninterest expense for the second quarter of 2025 included $540,000 of merger-related expenses, compared to $565,000 for the first quarter of 2025.
• The linked-quarter increase was primarily due to increases in FDIC insurance assessments and other noninterest expense, which included higher charitable contributions.
• The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to increases in salaries and employee benefits, operating costs related to the FMCB acquisition, and merger-related expenses, offset partially by a decrease in derivative collateral fees.
• The efficiency ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 52.6% for the second quarter of 2025, compared to 55.5% for the first quarter of 2025, and 58.7% for the second quarter of 2024.
• The Company had 308 full-time equivalent employees at June 30, 2025, compared to 292 at March 31, 2025, and 258 at June 30, 2024.

Income Taxes

The effective combined federal and state income tax rate was 23.9% for the second quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2025, compared to 23.6% for the second quarter of 2024.

Balance Sheet

Loans

Total gross loans at June 30, 2025 were $4.15 billion, an increase of $125.7 million, or 12.5% annualized, over total gross loans of $4.02 billion at March 31, 2025, and an increase of $345.4 million, or 9.1%, over total gross loans of $3.80 billion at June 30, 2024.

• The increase in the loan portfolio during the second quarter of 2025 was due to strong loan originations in excess of loan payoffs and paydowns.

Deposits

Total deposits at June 30, 2025 were $4.24 billion, an increase of $74.3 million, or 7.2% annualized, over total deposits of $4.16 billion at March 31, 2025, and an increase of $429.0 million, or 11.3%, over total deposits of $3.81 billion at June 30, 2024.

• Core deposits, defined as total deposits excluding brokered deposits and certificates of deposits greater than $250,000, increased $16.2 million, or 2.1% annualized, from the first quarter of 2025, and increased $601.7 million, or 23.3%, from the second quarter of 2024.

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 0.00% for each of the second quarter of 2025, the first quarter of 2025, and the second quarter of 2024.
• At June 30, 2025, the Company’s nonperforming assets, which include nonaccrual loans, loans past due 90 days and still accruing, and foreclosed assets, were $10.3 million, or 0.19% of total assets, compared to $10.3 million, or 0.20% of total assets, at March 31, 2025, and $678,000, or 0.01% of total assets, at June 30, 2024.
• Loans with potential weaknesses that warranted a watch/special mention risk rating at June 30, 2025 totaled $53.3 million, compared to $38.3 million at March 31, 2025, and $30.4 million at June 30, 2024.
• Loans that warranted a substandard risk rating at June 30, 2025 totaled $45.0 million, compared to $31.6 million at March 31, 2025, and $33.9 million at June 30, 2024.

Capital

Total shareholders’ equity at June 30, 2025 was $476.3 million, an increase of $7.3 million, or 6.2% annualized, compared to total shareholders’ equity of $469.0 million at March 31, 2025, and an increase of $37.0 million, or 8.4%, over total shareholders’ equity of $439.2 million at June 30, 2024.

• The linked-quarter increase was primarily due to net income retained, offset partially by preferred stock dividends and stock repurchases.
• The year-over-year increase was primarily due to net income retained and a decrease in unrealized losses in the securities portfolio, offset partially by a decrease in unrealized gains in the derivative portfolio, preferred stock dividends, and stock repurchases.
• The Consolidated Common Equity Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio was 9.03% at June 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, compared to 9.41% at June 30, 2024.
• Tangible common equity as a percentage of tangible assets, a non-GAAP financial measure, was 7.40% at June 30, 2025, compared to 7.48% at March 31, 2025, and 7.90% at June 30, 2024.

Tangible book value per share, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $14.21 as of June 30, 2025, an increase of 9.2% annualized from $13.89 as of March 31, 2025, and an increase of 5.0% from $13.53 as of June 30, 2024.

On June 24, 2025, the Company completed a private placement of $80.0 million of 7.625% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2035. A portion of the net proceeds were used to redeem $50.0 million of outstanding 5.25% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2030.

During the second quarter of 2025, the Company repurchased 122,704 shares of its common stock at an aggregate purchase price of $1.6 million (average price of $12.80 per share).

• The Company had $13.1 million remaining under its current share repurchase authorization at June 30, 2025.
• On July 22, 2025, the Board of Directors extended the expiration date of the current share repurchase authorization from August 20, 2025 to August 26, 2026.

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 2, 2025 to shareholders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on August 15, 2025.

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, July 24, 2025 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 877-344-7529 and enter access code 1833047. The replay will be available through July 31, 2025. 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 also received numerous awards for its banking services and esteemed corporate culture. With total assets of $5.3 billion and nine strategically located branches as of June 30, 2025, 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. These disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for operating results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP disclosures used in this earnings release to the comparable GAAP measures are provided in the accompanying tables.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Contacts

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Investor Contact:

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