Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) Stock Price & Analysis
Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) closed at USD 133.17 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.20% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 130.3; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 128.17–133.44 on volume of 222,190 shares. Market capitalization is $2.78B, with a 52-week range of USD 116.05–174.12 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
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Key facts (HWKN)
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold HWKN (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 174 (range 141–200).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -18.4% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +268.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-26, EPS estimate USD 1.18, revenue estimate $303M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (HWKN)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold HWKN. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francois Rochon | Giverny Capital | 0.45% | $13.5M | New position |
| Mairs & Power | Mairs & Power Funds | 0.03% | $3.6M | Reduced -3.1% |
Analysts (HWKN)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 174 (low 141, high 200).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $142 → $141 |
| 2026-08-03 | BWS Financial | Maintained | Buy | $200 |
| 2026-07-31 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $170 → $142 |
| 2026-06-30 | Barclays | Initiated | Equal-Weight | $170 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (HWKN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -18.4% | +268.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -18.4% | +29.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 38.3% | 36.8% |
| Max drawdown | -31.3% (May 2026→Aug 2026) | -34.6% (Sep 2025→Aug 2026) |
HWKN analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.18 | $1.36 | -13.3% | $302.7M | 2 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.73 | $0.93 | -21.5% | $267.4M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Mar 2027) | $4.11 | $4.82 | -14.6% | $1.17B | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Mar 2028) | $4.68 | $5.39 | -13.2% | $1.26B | 2 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC)
| Price | USD 133.17 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.20% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 130.3 |
| Open | USD 130.28 |
| Day Range | USD 128.17 – 133.44 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 116.05 – 174.12 |
| Volume | 222,190 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.78B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (HWKN)
Nexqual's technical model rates HWKN "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 57.91 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 126.27) |
| MACD | 1.4 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (HWKN)
Wall Street analysts rate HWKN "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 174 (range USD 141–200), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 174 |
| High Target | USD 200 |
| Low Target | USD 141 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (HWKN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-26 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.18 |
| Revenue Estimate | $302.70M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.36 vs est 1.54 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.74 vs est 0.85 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.7 vs est 0.72 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.09 vs est 1.23 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (HWKN)
| Total Revenue | $1.11B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +7.60% |
| Gross Margin | +22.30% |
| Operating Margin | +12.25% |
| Profit Margin | +7.29% |
| ROE | +15.61% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.47 |
| Current Ratio | 2.27 |
| Total Cash | $7.98M |
| Total Debt | $257.70M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Mar 2026, SEC 10-K) | $86.09M (7.9% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Financial Health Score (HWKN)
Nexqual rates Hawkins, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +11% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 22%, operating 12% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $8M cash vs $258M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $86M (FY ended Mar 2026, 10-K), 8% margin |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 16%, ROA 7.0% |
Ownership (HWKN)
| Insider Ownership | +4.17% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +79.12% |
| Shares Outstanding | 20.88M |
| Float | 20.00M |
| Short % of Float | +7.70% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Leadership (HWKN)
Hawkins, Inc. is led by Patrick H. Hawkins, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Patrick H. Hawkins |
|---|---|
| Executive VP, CFO & Treasurer | Jeffrey P. Oldenkamp |
| Vice President of Operations | Drew M. Grahek |
| Director | Daniel J. Stauber |
| Vice President of Industrial Solutions | David J. Mangine |
Major Backers & Investors (HWKN)
Notable institutional backers of Hawkins, Inc. include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC, Bowen Hanes & Company, Inc., Wasatch Advisors LP, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 6.84% |
| Bowen Hanes & Company, Inc. | 1.82% |
| Wasatch Advisors LP | 1.61% |
| Capital Group | 1.38% |
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 1.34% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.14% |
| Vanguard Group | 6.7% |
| State Street | 5.09% |
| Geode Capital | 2.62% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 2.47% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
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