Hawkins
HWKN

$107.01

2.57%

Market Cap: 2.25B

About: Hawkins Inc manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and ingredients. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on the product type. The industrial segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells private label bleach, caustic soda, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, potassium hydroxide, and aqua ammonia. The water treatment segment sells chemicals and equipment used to treat potable water, municipal and industrial wastewater, industrial process water, and non-residential swimming pool water. The health and nutrition segment sells ingredients to food, beverage, personal care, and dietary supplement producers.

Employees: 934

Materials Chemicals & Allied Products, Wholesale

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of 6,702 funds

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Analysts bullish %

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News positive %

of 7 articles

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q1 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

124% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $653K | Put options by funds: $291K

12% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $954M [Q4 2023] → $1.07B (+$115M) [Q1 2024]

1.76% more ownership

Funds ownership: 64.74% [Q4 2023] → 66.5% (+1.76%) [Q1 2024]

8% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 28 | Existing positions closed: 26

1% more funds holding

Funds holding: 212 [Q4 2023] → 214 (+2) [Q1 2024]

3% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 74 | Existing positions reduced: 76

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Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price forecasts over the past 6 months

Low target

$96

10%

downside

Avg. target

$96

10%

downside

High target

$96

10%

downside

1 analyst rating

1 positive

100%

0 neutral

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0 negative

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BWS Financial

Hamed Khorsand

10%downside

$96

Buy

Maintained

17 May 2024

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 7 articles about HWKN published over the past 30 days

Hawkins, Inc. to Release First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results on July 31, 2024

Roseville, Minn., July 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN) announced today that it expects to release financial results for its fiscal 2025 first quarter ended June 30, 2024 after the market closes on July 31, 2024 at approximately 4:10 p.m. Eastern Time.

Hawkins, Inc. to Release First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results on July 31, 2024

Hawkins, Inc. Again Recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work

ROSEVILLE, Minn., July 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), announced today that it has again been certified as a Great Place to Work.

Hawkins, Inc. Again Recognized as a Certified Great Place to Work

Hawkins: Management Redeploying Capital At An Advantage, Initiate Buy

Hawkins is a leading specialty chemical company with operations in industrial, water treatment, and health and nutrition sectors. The company's prioritization of acquiring water utility assets has led to higher ROICs and a new runway for capital deployment. Valuations support a buy rating for HWKN, with potential for significant earnings growth by FY'26E.

Hawkins: Management Redeploying Capital At An Advantage, Initiate Buy

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FUL or HWKN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

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FUL or HWKN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

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Hawkins (HWKN) Strengthens Water Treatment With Wofford Buy

Hawkins (HWKN) acquires Wofford Water Service, strengthening its presence in the southern U.S. and expanding its Water Treatment business in Mississippi.

Hawkins (HWKN) Strengthens Water Treatment With Wofford Buy

Hawkins, Inc. Expands Water Treatment Footprint with Acquisition of Wofford Water Service, Inc.

ROSEVILLE, Minn., July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), a leading specialty chemical and ingredients company, has completed the acquisition of Wofford Water Service, Inc. (“Wofford Water Service”). Wofford Water Service distributes water treatment chemicals and equipment for its customers mainly in Mississippi.

Hawkins, Inc. Expands Water Treatment Footprint with Acquisition of Wofford Water Service, Inc.

People aren't spending on swimming pools right now, an industry-leading company warns

The stocks of companies that make swimming pools and related equipment were sharply lower Tuesday, after industry leader Pool Corp. issued a profit warning for 2024, citing weak demand for new pools.

People aren't spending on swimming pools right now, an industry-leading company warns

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Hawkins (HWKN) Acquires Intercoastal Trading in Maryland

Hawkins (HWKN) anticipates that the purchase of Intercostal Trading will be accretive to earnings per share this fiscal year.

Hawkins (HWKN) Acquires Intercoastal Trading in Maryland

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