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HWKN Stock Chart & Stats
$139.03
$0.11(0.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$139.03
$0.11(0.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$117.98 - $186.15
Previous CloseN/A
Volume57.00K
Average Volume (3M)181.08K
Market Cap
$2.99B
Enterprise Value$3.43K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$7.98M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$257.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.3
Beta0.61
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.55%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.89
Shares Outstanding20,906,400
10 Day Avg. Volume165,689
30 Day Avg. Volume181,077
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$185.00Price Target Upside33.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)4.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Multi-year Revenue Scale-upSustained top-line expansion from ~ $775M in 2022 to ~$1.11B TTM reflects durable demand across Hawkins’ Industrial, Water Treatment and Health & Nutrition businesses. Continued revenue scale supports distribution economics, supplier leverage, and incremental investment capacity over the next 2–6 months.
Strong Operating Cash GenerationOperating cash flow materially exceeds reported earnings (~1.38x) and free cash flow remains positive (~$92M TTM), demonstrating earnings quality and internal funding ability. This cash generation underpins dividends, working capital needs, and reinvestment without immediate reliance on external funding.
Healthy Margins And ReturnsGross margin around 22.6% and net margin ~7.5% indicate resilient profitability from distribution, blending and value‑added services. These margins, combined with attractive ROE reported elsewhere, provide a structural earnings buffer versus input cost swings and support steady returns as scale grows.
Bears Say
Rising Debt LevelsDebt increased meaningfully to ~$258M TTM, raising leverage and interest exposure versus prior years. Higher indebtedness reduces financial flexibility, increasing refinancing and covenant risk and constraining the company's ability to invest or absorb margin pressure if market conditions weaken.
Weaker FCF ConversionFree cash flow conversion declining to ~60% of net income suggests higher reinvestment, capital intensity, or rising working capital needs. This makes cash returns to shareholders and debt reduction more sensitive to cyclical swings, increasing variability in available liquidity over the medium term.
Segment Reclassification & Governance ShiftA mid‑2024 segment reclassification and related governance adjustments (VP reclassification) create reporting discontinuities and potential integration or oversight gaps. These structural changes complicate trend analysis, forecasting and may hide short‑term operational frictions as the company realigns reporting and responsibilities.
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HWKN FAQ
What was Hawkins Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hawkins Inc lowest stock price was $117.98 and its highest was $186.15 in the past 12 months.
What is Hawkins Inc’s market cap?
Hawkins Inc’s market cap is $2.99B.
When is Hawkins Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hawkins Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 97 days.
How were Hawkins Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Hawkins Inc released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $1.35 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.394 by -$0.044.
Is Hawkins Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hawkins Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hawkins Inc pay dividends?
Hawkins Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.19 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.55%. See more information on Hawkins Inc dividends here
What is Hawkins Inc’s EPS estimate?
Hawkins Inc’s EPS estimate is 1.24.
How many shares outstanding does Hawkins Inc have?
Hawkins Inc has 20,906,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hawkins Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hawkins Inc reported an EPS of $1.35 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.394. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hawkins Inc?
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:
$185.00 (33.06% Upside)
$185.00 (33.06% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
HWKN Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 70%
Sector Average 70%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 12.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
27.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hawkins Inc
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
$185.00
▲(33.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.19% Insiders
19.56% Mutual Funds
4.34% Other Institutional Investors
45.09% Public Companies and
Individual Investors