172.43 USD
+2.22
1.30%
Updated Aug 26, 12:32 PM EDT
1 day
1.30%
5 days
0.60%
1 month
7.20%
3 months
29.11%
6 months
60.86%
Year to date
43.01%
1 year
37.80%
5 years
574.87%
10 years
861.15%
 

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. The majority of revenue is gained from Water Treatment.

Employees: 1,035

0
Funds holding %
of 7,431 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

453% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.02M | Put options by funds: $185K

181% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 59 | Existing positions closed: 21

32% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.57B [Q1] → $2.07B (+$501M) [Q2]

13% more funds holding

Funds holding: 259 [Q1] → 292 (+33) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

0.95% less ownership

Funds ownership: 70.85% [Q1] → 69.9% (-0.95%) [Q2]

6% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 89 | Existing positions reduced: 95

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$200
16%
upside
Avg. target
$200
16%
upside
High target
$200
16%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
BWS Financial
Hamed Khorsand
16%upside
$200
Buy
Maintained
1 Aug 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 9 articles about HWKN published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Best Momentum Stock to Buy for August 20th
HWKN, TLN and MGIC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on August 20, 2025.
Best Momentum Stock to Buy for August 20th
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
3 Chemical Specialty Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges
ESI, HWKN and NGVT lean on cost cuts and expansion moves to navigate weak demand and margin pressure.
3 Chemical Specialty Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Challenges
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Hawkins: I Have Wasted An Opportunity
Hawkins' shares have surged 70% since March, driven by strong performance and aggressive M&A, especially in water treatment. Valuation multiples have expanded significantly, now trading at nearly 40 times earnings, raising concerns about overexuberance and high expectations. Water treatment remains the growth engine, now over 50% of sales, supported by recent acquisitions and robust margin expansion.
Hawkins: I Have Wasted An Opportunity
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Hawkins, Inc. to Participate in the Seaport Research Partners' 14th Annual Summer Investor Conference
ROSEVILLE, Minn., Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), a leading water treatment and specialty ingredients company, today announced that Patrick Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer, and Jeff Oldenkamp, Chief Financial Officer, will participate in Seaport Research Partners' 14th Annual Summer Investor Conference.
Hawkins, Inc. to Participate in the Seaport Research Partners' 14th Annual Summer Investor Conference
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
FUPBY or HWKN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors with an interest in Chemical - Specialty stocks have likely encountered both FUCHS SE - Unsponsored ADR (FUPBY) and Hawkins (HWKN). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
FUPBY or HWKN: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Neutral
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
Hawkins (HWKN) Q1 Revenue Rises 15%
Hawkins (HWKN) Q1 Revenue Rises 15%
Hawkins (HWKN) Q1 Revenue Rises 15%
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Hawkins (HWKN) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Hawkins (HWKN) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.4 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.38 per share a year ago.
Hawkins (HWKN) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Hawkins, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
ROSEVILLE, Minn., July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN) today announced results for the three months ended June 29, 2025, its first quarter of fiscal 2026.
Hawkins, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Hawkins, Inc. Increases its Quarterly Cash Dividend by 6% to $0.19 Per Share
ROSEVILLE, Minn., July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  The Board of Directors of Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), at its meeting on July 30, 2025, increased its quarterly cash dividend by 6% to $0.19 per share, payable August 29, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 15, 2025.
Hawkins, Inc. Increases its Quarterly Cash Dividend by 6% to $0.19 Per Share
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Analyst Coverage Sparks Interest in These 4 Stocks Amid Volatility
New analyst coverage lifts investor interest in KALA, GHM, ARQ, and HWKN as markets grapple with rising volatility.
Analyst Coverage Sparks Interest in These 4 Stocks Amid Volatility
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