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Hawkins
(NASDAQ:HWKN)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
$148.00
▲(24.99% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/27/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (profitable operations, moderate leverage, and positive free cash flow) and supportive near-term technical momentum. Offsetting these positives, the stock screens expensive (high P/E with a low yield) and recent growth/margins and free-cash-flow conversion have shown some variability.
Positive Factors
Scaled, profitable operating model
Hawkins 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.
Negative Factors
Cooling revenue growth and margin pressure
Slower 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.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Scaled, profitable operating model
Hawkins 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.
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Hawkins Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Operating Income by Segment
Shows profit after operating costs for each segment, identifying which businesses generate the most operating earnings and which absorb corporate overhead. Rising operating income in key segments points to improving profitability or scale, while weak or declining results can indicate margin pressure or inefficient operations.
Shows profit after operating costs for each segment, identifying which businesses generate the most operating earnings and which absorb corporate overhead. Rising operating income in key segments points to improving profitability or scale, while weak or declining results can indicate margin pressure or inefficient operations.
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The FlyHawkins (HWKN) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$2.83B
Dividend Yield0.57%
Average Volume (3M)157.14K
Price to Earnings (P/E)32.7
Beta (1Y)0.62
Revenue Growth9.32%
EPS Growth-4.81%
CountryUS
Employees1,200
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryChemicals - Specialty
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
Hawkins Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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: Industria...
How the Company Makes Money
Hawkins makes money primarily by selling chemicals and chemical products and by providing related value-added services across its operating segments. Revenue is generated through (1) distribution/resale of commodity and specialty chemicals sourced...
Hawkins Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
71
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2026 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.14B | 1.08B | 974.43M | 919.16M | 935.10M | 774.54M |
| Gross Profit | 255.66M | 223.75M | 212.74M | 193.64M | 165.12M | 146.52M |
| EBITDA | 183.41M | 175.39M | 159.76M | 137.23M | 115.26M | 95.51M |
| Net Income | 85.81M | 81.55M | 84.34M | 75.36M | 60.04M | 51.54M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.01B | 1.00B | 769.87M | 673.16M | 602.36M | 567.33M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 7.10M | 3.91M | 5.10M | 7.15M | 7.57M | 3.50M |
| Total Debt | 243.70M | 261.46M | 162.64M | 108.26M | 120.33M | 136.36M |
| Total Liabilities | 335.61M | 467.69M | 309.57M | 267.13M | 252.34M | 264.73M |
| Stockholders Equity | 563.69M | 534.01M | 460.29M | 406.03M | 350.02M | 302.60M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 92.53M | 86.09M | 70.00M | 119.35M | 29.08M | 14.32M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 148.78M | 144.33M | 111.10M | 159.50M | 77.40M | 42.84M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -65.32M | -224.10M | -127.95M | -122.50M | -41.23M | -49.76M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -86.78M | 78.58M | 14.81M | -37.41M | -32.10M | 7.42M |
Hawkins Technical Analysis
Positive
118.41
Price Trends
126.44
Positive
134.93
Positive
143.01
Negative
Market Momentum
1.65
Negative
64.13
Neutral
78.56
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HWKN, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 118.41 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 130.79, below the 50-day MA of 126.44, and below the 200-day MA of 143.01, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 1.65 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 64.13 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 78.56 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for HWKN.
Hawkins Risk Analysis
Hawkins disclosed 22 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Hawkins reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Hawkins Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Outperform | $5.42B | 31.95 | 13.21% | 0.56% | 9.42% | 16.31% | |
75 Outperform | $80.98B | 38.53 | 21.41% | 1.01% | 7.11% | -0.48% | |
72 Outperform | $2.44B | 20.20 | 9.15% | 1.80% | 2.87% | 534.76% | |
68 Neutral | $2.83B | 32.71 | 15.86% | 0.57% | 9.32% | -4.81% | |
62 Neutral | $1.47B | -539.75 | -0.22% | 2.44% | 7.63% | -104.57% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
56 Neutral | $3.31B | 63.44 | 2.77% | 2.31% | -1.39% | ― |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Hawkins Corporate Events
Executive/Board Changes
Hawkins Announces Board Resignation in Routine Governance Change
Neutral
Aug 14, 2026
Hawkins announced that Yi “Faith” Tang resigned from its Board of Directors and associated committees on August 13, 2026. The company stated that her departure was not related to any disagreement over Hawkins’ operations, policie...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Hawkins Shareholders Reaffirm Board, Auditor and Compensation
Positive
Aug 3, 2026
At Hawkins’ annual meeting of shareholders held on July 29, 2026, investors elected all eight director nominees to the board, signaling continued support for the company’s existing leadership and governance framework. Shareholders also...
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