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HWKN Stock Chart & Stats
$151.08
$5.57(4.82%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$151.08
$5.57(4.82%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$117.98 - $186.15
Previous CloseN/A
Volume39.01K
Average Volume (3M)149.62K
Market Cap
$2.92B
Enterprise Value$3.56B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.91M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$261.46M
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.6
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.39Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.5%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.94
Shares Outstanding20,906,400
10 Day Avg. Volume223,082
30 Day Avg. Volume149,620
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 Cap1.22
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.29
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.53
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.31
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$185.00Price Target Upside22.45% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)4.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.14B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue GrowthMulti-year revenue expansion demonstrates durable demand and scale across the business. Growing top-line supports investment in systems, distribution and blending capacity, reduces single-customer dependence, and underpins the company's ability to absorb cost pressures over the medium term.
Strong Operating Cash GenerationOperating cash flow materially exceeded net income in recent years, indicating earnings quality and cash conversion capacity. This reliable OCF base supports funding for capex, working capital, dividends or debt reduction and provides financial flexibility beyond accounting profits.
Diversified, Essential End-markets And Value-added ModelServing municipal water, industrial chemicals and food/health ingredients creates recurring, regulation-driven demand that is less cyclical. Hawkins' distribution, blending and service capabilities build sticky customer relationships and supplier links that sustain revenue durability and margin resilience.
Bears Say
Material Leverage Increase In 2026A notable debt increase and higher debt-to-equity raise financial risk and reduce capital flexibility. Higher leverage increases interest exposure and limits maneuverability for acquisitions or cyclical dips, especially important given mid-term margin and cash-flow variability.
Volatile Free-cash-flow ConversionAlthough OCF is strong, free cash flow has been inconsistent and fell recently, covering a smaller portion of net income. This volatility—driven by working-capital and reinvestment dynamics—weakens the firm's ability to reliably pay down debt or self-fund initiatives over the medium term.
Profitability Inconsistency And Margin CompressionDespite improving gross margins, net margin compression and inconsistent operating profitability point to pressure below the gross line or timing effects. Reliance on project-driven Water Treatment results can introduce seasonality and timing swings that undermine predictable margin expansion.
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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 $2.92B.
When is Hawkins Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hawkins Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 27 days.
How were Hawkins Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Hawkins Inc released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported $0.74 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.754 by -$0.014.
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 0.5%. See more information on Hawkins Inc dividends here
What is Hawkins Inc’s EPS estimate?
Hawkins Inc’s EPS estimate is 1.39.
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 $0.74 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.754. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.25%.
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 (22.45% Upside)
$185.00 (22.45% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
HWKN Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 12.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.9%
Last 30 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days >0.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
15.95%
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
▲(22.45% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.19% Insiders
19.56% Mutual Funds
0.78% Other Institutional Investors
48.78% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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