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Hawkins(NASDAQ) HWKN

Market Cap$2.48BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1986)+40,782%
5 Year+232%
1 Year-29%
1 Month-17%
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$119.02
-0.31%
-0.37Today
After hours$118.83-$0.19 (-0.16%)
Hawkins last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 118.992026-08-21
Hawkins stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-9.2%USD 131.052026-08-14
1 month-16.76%USD 142.952026-07-22
3 month-22.09%USD 152.722026-05-22
Year to date-15.9%USD 141.482025-12-31
1 year-28.82%USD 167.162025-08-21
3 year+112.87%USD 55.902023-08-22
5 year+232.19%USD 35.822021-08-20
Since inception+40,781.55%USD 0.291986-04-15

Hawkins Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.48BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.11B

Net Income (TTM)

$80.63M

EPS (TTM)

$3.87

P/E Ratio

30.78

Dividend

$0.77

Beta (Volatility)

0.79 (Low)

Price

$119.02

Volume

156,726

Open

$120.06

Previous Close

$118.99

Daily Range

$118.72 - $121.19

52-Week Range

$117.98 - $186.15

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 4, 2026

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About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. makes and sells chemicals that clean water. It helps cities keep drinking water safe for everyday use. The company also provides ingredients for health and nutrition products.

Chemicals for Health and Water

  • Water Treatment: Chemicals and equipment for drinking water and wastewater; sales were $158.3 million for the quarter ended June 28, 2026.
  • Food & Health Sciences: Ingredients for nutrition, functional foods, and personal care; sales were $97.3 million for the quarter ended June 28, 2026.
  • Industrial Solutions: Chemicals for agriculture, energy, and electronics; sales were $60.1 million for the quarter ended June 28, 2026.

Expansion Through Strategic Purchases

  • Acquired Aqua-Chem, Inc. on April 30, 2026, to expand services in Nebraska and Iowa.
  • Completed the purchase of WaterSurplus for $149.9 million on April 25, 2025.
  • Acquired PhillTech, LLC on July 1, 2025, to add coagulants and corrosion control products.
  • Purchased the lactate business of MakWood, Inc. on July 2, 2025.

Managing Costs and Margins

Hawkins uses the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method to record the cost of recently purchased materials first. This approach helps the company manage price changes for bulk chemicals that it distributes without modification.

Performance by the Numbers

  • Sales reached $315.7 million for the three months ended June 28, 2026, up 8% year over year.
  • Operating income was $38.7 million for the three months ended June 28, 2026, down 6% year over year.
  • Net debt repayments totaled $55.0 million between the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and June 28, 2026.
  • Market capitalization was $2.9 billion as of the first quarter of fiscal 2027.
  • The price-to-earnings ratio was 26.0 for the first quarter of fiscal 2027.

Evolution Into Specialty Markets

Hawkins has evolved from a regional chemical distributor into a diversified specialty ingredient and water treatment provider. Strategic acquisitions and a focus on essential service sectors support its long-term stability and market reach.

AI Generated • Aug 4, 2026

Industry

Chemicals

Sector

Materials

Employees

1,200

CEO

Patrick H. Hawkins

Website

www.hawkinsinc.com

Headquarters

Roseville, MN 55113, US

HWKN Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

22.30%

Operating Margin

10.31%

Net Income Margin

7.29%

Return on Equity

15.30%

Return on Capital

14.47%

Return on Assets

8.01%

Earnings Yield

3.25%

Dividend Yield

0.65%

Payout Ratio

19.70%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.48BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

20.88M

Volume

156.73K

Avg. Volume

158.20K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$246.70M

Operating Income

$114.04M

EBITDA

$174.87M

Operating Cash Flow

$147.99M

Capital Expenditure

-$56.30M

Free Cash Flow

$91.69M

Cash & ST Invst.

$7.98M

Total Debt

$260.67M

Hawkins Performance Analysis

Hawkins annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-03-31USD 935,098,00020.7%
20242024-03-31USD 919,162,000-1.7%
20252025-03-31USD 974,431,0006.0%
20262026-03-31USD 1,083,696,00011.2%
Hawkins sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-09-28-4.4%
Q32025-12-28-13.0%
Q42026-03-298.9%
Q12026-06-2818.7%
Hawkins annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-03-31USD 2.8617.2%
20242024-03-31USD 3.5925.5%
20252025-03-31USD 4.0312.3%
20262026-03-31USD 3.91-3.0%
Hawkins sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-09-28-22.9%
Q32025-12-28-36.1%
Q42026-03-297.2%
Q12026-06-2882.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2027YOY CHG

Revenue

$315.68M

+7.6%

Gross Profit

$74.01M

+2.3%

Gross Margin

23.44%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.48BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$2.07M

N/A

Employees

1,200

N/A

Net Income

$28.25M

-3.2%

EBITDA

$54.04M

-1.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2027YOY CHG

Total Cash

$7.98M

-45.0%

Total Debt

$260.67M

-15.6%

Accounts Receivable

$151.77M

+8.3%

Inventory

$79.86M

-16.6%

Long Term Debt

$257.70M

-13.8%

Short Term Debt

$2.96M

-69.8%

Return on Assets

8.01%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

12.72%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$23.55M

+31.2%

Operating Cash Flow

$35.15M

+11.6%

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Questions About HWKN

What is the current price of Hawkins?

Hawkins is trading at $118.99 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Hawkins?

Over the past 52 weeks, Hawkins has traded between $117.98 and $186.15.

How much debt does Hawkins have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Hawkins reported total debt of $257.70M.

How much cash does Hawkins have on hand?

Hawkins reported $7.98M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Hawkins’s dividend yield?

Hawkins currently has a dividend yield of 0.65%.

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