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HWKN Stock Chart & Stats
$118.41
$0.11(0.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$118.41
$0.11(0.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$116.05 - $174.12
Previous CloseN/A
Volume57.00K
Average Volume (3M)157.14K
Market Cap
$2.83B
Enterprise Value$3.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$7.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$243.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.7
Beta0.62
Next Earnings
Feb 03, 2027EPS Estimate
0.74Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.57%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.14
Shares Outstanding20,875,116
10 Day Avg. Volume123,693
30 Day Avg. Volume157,143
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-13.02
Price to Book (P/B)5.89
Price to Sales (P/S)2.90
P/FCF Ratio36.52
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.18
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.16
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.73
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$170.50Price Target Upside43.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)4.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Scaled, Profitable Operating ModelHawkins has expanded materially from FY2022 while maintaining positive earnings and mid-teens EBITDA margins. This combination of scale and recurring profitability supports reinvestment, customer service capabilities, and resilience across its industrial, water treatment, agriculture, and regulated end markets.
Healthy Balance Sheet And Equity GrowthStrong equity accumulation provides a broader capital base for operating needs and future growth. Moderate leverage relative to equity preserves financial flexibility, while attractive mid-teens ROE indicates that Hawkins is generating meaningful returns from its invested capital without relying on excessive balance-sheet risk.
Positive Cash GenerationSubstantial operating and free cash flow gives Hawkins internal funding capacity for capital investment, acquisitions, debt service, and shareholder returns. Operating cash flow exceeding reported net income also supports the quality of earnings, making the business less dependent on external financing for ongoing operations.
Bears Say
Cooling Revenue Growth And Margin PressureSlower top-line expansion and the decline in net margin could reduce earnings growth if they persist. Moderating growth may limit operating leverage, while margin normalization would constrain the amount of revenue that converts into profit and could make future performance more dependent on volume gains or efficiency improvements.
Higher Absolute Debt BurdenAlthough leverage remains moderate relative to equity, the substantial increase in absolute debt raises the importance of sustaining earnings and cash generation. Higher debt can reduce financial flexibility over time, particularly if Hawkins needs to fund expansion while also meeting interest and repayment obligations.
Volatile Free-cash-flow ConversionModerate and uneven conversion of accounting profit into free cash flow makes cash availability less predictable than reported earnings. This variability can complicate capital allocation, acquisition funding, and debt reduction, while requiring Hawkins to maintain operational discipline to preserve its otherwise solid cash-generation profile.
Hawkins News
HWKN FAQ
What was Hawkins’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hawkins lowest stock price was $116.05 and its highest was $174.12 in the past 12 months.
What is Hawkins’s market cap?
Hawkins’s market cap is $2.83B.
When is Hawkins’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hawkins’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 03, 2027 which is in 98 days.
How were Hawkins’s earnings last quarter?
Hawkins released its earnings results on Oct 26, 2026. The company reported $1.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.193 by $0.147.
Is Hawkins overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hawkins’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hawkins pay dividends?
Hawkins pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.57%. See more information on Hawkins dividends here
What is Hawkins’s EPS estimate?
Hawkins’s EPS estimate is 0.74.
How many shares outstanding does Hawkins have?
Hawkins has 20,875,116 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hawkins’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hawkins reported an EPS of $1.34 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.193. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hawkins?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HWKN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Hawkins Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$170.50 (43.99% Upside)
$170.50 (43.99% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HWKN Sentiment 60%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 292.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-18.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.82%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Hawkins
Hawkins, Inc. is an enterprise engaged in the formulation, production, and distribution of chemicals and specialized ingredients, serving both domestic and international markets. Its operations are divided into three principal divisions: Industrial, Water Treatment, and Health and Nutrition. The Industrial division supplies industrial-grade chemicals, associated products, and services to a diverse array of sectors, including agriculture, chemical processing, electronics, energy, food production, pharmaceuticals, and plating. Key offerings encompass acids, alkaline compounds, and food-grade and pharmaceutical-quality salts and components. Furthermore, this segment manages the receipt, storage, and distribution of various bulk chemicals, such as liquid caustic soda, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, urea, phosphoric acid, aqua ammonia, and potassium hydroxide. Manufacturing activities involve sodium hypochlorite, agricultural commodities, and a range of food-grade and pharmaceutical items like liquid phosphates, lactates, and custom blends. Additionally, the segment provides repackaging services for water treatment and bulk industrial chemicals, custom chemical blending, and contract and private-label packaging for bleach products. The Water Treatment division furnishes chemicals, equipment, and tailored solutions for applications in potable water, municipal and industrial wastewater management, industrial process water, and non-residential swimming pool and agricultural water systems. The Health and Nutrition division delivers ingredient procurement, processing, and formulation services to manufacturers specializing in nutraceuticals, functional foods and beverages, personal care items, dietary supplements, and other nutritional and health & wellness products. Its product portfolio features minerals, botanicals and herbal extracts, vitamins and amino acids, excipients, joint support products, sweeteners, and enzymes. The company, established in 1938, maintains its headquarters in Roseville, Minnesota.
HWKN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$170.50
▲(43.99% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.23% Insiders
19.59% Mutual Funds
2.83% Other Institutional Investors
45.52% Public Companies and
Individual Investors