Posted: 04/15/2025 07:02 am
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWB), the parent company of Bridgewater Bank, continues to capture investor interest, not only because of its strong market performance but also due to its intriguing executive compensation strategies. As seen in the recent data, CEO Jerry Baack's total compensation in 2024 was $1,120,926. This figure comprises a base salary of $650,000, a stock award worth $203,937, an incentive plan compensation of $219,000, and all other compensations totaling $47,989. Jerry Baack’s 2024 compensation marks a decrease from his 2021 total compensation of $1,524,384, which included a substantial bonus of $529,234 and stock awards totaling $317,976. This shift may reflect a strategic focus on aligning executive pay more closely with performance metrics and shareholder value.[1][2]
Mary Jayne Crocker, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, recorded a total compensation of $842,325 in 2022, with a notable bonus component of $292,500 reflecting the company's rewarding of considerable performance and potential contributions to firm growth.[2] In the past, like in 2019, her total compensation amounted to $926,815, indicating fluctuations based on company performance and perhaps evolving roles and responsibilities within the company.[4]
Bridgewater Bancshares is currently seeing positive momentum, with its stock price standing at $12.58, having experienced a 1.21% increase recently. The price performance is further supported by a price-earnings ratio of 12.21, offering a reasonable valuation for investors tracking its growth trajectory.[5] Given the rise in the stock price and increased trading volumes, analysts predict positive future earnings, likely bolstered by the company’s strategic financial management as evident from its upcoming financial announcements. The company plans to release its first-quarter 2025 financial results on April 23, 2025, which has been eagerly anticipated by investors to gauge its financial health and strategic direction.[6][7]
Additionally, Bridgewater's commitment to investor relations is exemplified by its upcoming conference call on April 24, 2025, intended to provide clarity on earnings reports and future prospects.[6] The company has also been highlighted in investment circles as a top-ranked breakout stock, indicative of its potential to capitalize on market opportunities and trends.[8]
In a bid to bolster its market position, Bridgewater's executive compensation strategy and communication with investors could play essential roles in solidifying trust and enhancing shareholder value in the face of evolving market dynamics.
1. [SEC Edgar: Jerry Baack 2024 Compensation](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1341317/000155837025002562/0001558370-25-002562-index.htm)
2. [SEC Edgar: Jerry Baack 2021 Compensation](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1341317/000155837023003582/0001558370-23-003582-index.htm)
3. [SEC Edgar: Mary Jayne Crocker 2022 Compensation](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1341317/000155837024002875/0001558370-24-002875-index.htm)
4. [SEC Edgar: Mary Jayne Crocker 2019 Compensation](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1341317/000155837020002879/0001558370-20-002879-index.htm)
5. [Current Stock Price for BWB](https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/bwb)
6. [Business Wire - BWB Q1 2025 Financial Results Announcement](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250408816551/en/Bridgewater-Bancshares-Inc.-to-Announce-First-Quarter-2025-Financial-Results-and-Host-Earnings-Conference-Call/)
7. [Seeking Alpha - Q4 2024 Earnings Call](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4753513-bridgewater-bancshares-inc-bwb-q4-2024-earnings-call-transcript)
8. [Zacks - BWB's Breakout Stock Ranking](https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2410748/3-top-ranked-breakout-stocks-to-buy-now-bwb-ebc-bway?cid=CS-STOCKNEWSAPI-FT-analyst_blog|rw-2410748)
