Hawkins (NASDAQ:HWKN) Director James Faulconbridge Buys 1,500 Shares of Stock

Hawkins, Inc. (NASDAQ:HWKN) Director James Faulconbridge purchased 1,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $129.29 per share, for a total transaction of $193,935.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 50,907 shares in the company, valued at $6,581,766.03. This trade represents a 3.04% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link.

Hawkins Stock Up 3.4%

NASDAQ:HWKN opened at $134.38 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a quick ratio of 1.46 and a current ratio of 2.35. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $144.54 and a 200 day simple moving average of $155.17. The company has a market cap of $2.81 billion, a PE ratio of 34.02, a PEG ratio of 2.75 and a beta of 0.86. Hawkins, Inc. has a 52-week low of $98.30 and a 52-week high of $186.15.

Hawkins (NASDAQ:HWKN) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.75 by ($0.03). Hawkins had a net margin of 7.75% and a return on equity of 16.85%. The firm had revenue of $244.08 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $252.51 million. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Hawkins, Inc. will post 4 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hawkins Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.19 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 13th. This represents a $0.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. Hawkins’s dividend payout ratio is presently 19.24%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently weighed in on HWKN. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Hawkins from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 2nd. Weiss Ratings lowered Hawkins from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, BWS Financial reissued a “buy” rating and set a $200.00 price target on shares of Hawkins in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $162.50.

Trending Headlines about Hawkins

Here are the key news stories impacting Hawkins this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Director James A. Faulconbridge increased his stake, purchasing 1,500 shares at an average $129.29 (total ~$193,935), bringing his holdings to ~50,907 shares (worth ~ $6.58M). Insider buying by a director is typically viewed as a confidence signal and likely helped lift the stock. Top Insider Just Made a Big Bet on This Under-the-Radar Company SEC Form 4
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short interest shows 0 shares and a 0.0 days-to-cover ratio — this appears to be a reporting artifact or a very low short interest reading. Low/zero short interest reduces short-squeeze risk but offers limited directional insight. (Source: market data entry)
• Negative Sentiment: Sidoti (coverage) trimmed its FY2027 EPS estimate for Hawkins from $5.10 to $4.60 and published a cautious near-term view; the firm projects FY2028 at $5.10 and Q3 2028 at $1.01. Analyst downgrades can pressure the stock by lowering near-term expectations and investor sentiment. Sidoti Csr Has Pessimistic View of Hawkins FY2026 Earnings

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hawkins

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of HWKN. Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new stake in Hawkins in the third quarter valued at $27,000. BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT Holding S.A. bought a new position in Hawkins in the 2nd quarter worth about $31,000. First Horizon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Hawkins during the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC bought a new stake in shares of Hawkins in the 4th quarter worth $34,000. Finally, Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd increased its holdings in Hawkins by 62.2% in the 3rd quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd now owns 300 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $55,000 after buying an additional 115 shares in the last quarter. 69.71% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Hawkins Company Profile

Hawkins, Inc (NASDAQ: HWKN) is a specialty chemical company that produces and distributes water-treatment and industrial chemicals across North America. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota, the company has built a network of manufacturing facilities and distribution centers that serve municipal, industrial and commercial customers. As a publicly traded entity, Hawkins leverages its long-standing presence in the chemical distribution industry to provide tailored solutions for complex water-treatment challenges and specialty chemical needs.

Hawkins’ product portfolio encompasses a wide range of chemicals, including sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, acids and specialty blends.