HWKN

Based on Hawkins, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Hawkins, Inc. do?

Hawkins blends, manufactures, and distributes specialty chemicals across three segments: Industrial, Water Treatment, and Health and Nutrition. Its customers span agriculture, municipal water systems, electronics, food production, and dietary supplement manufacturing. The company also offers custom blending and contract packaging services.

Does HWKN pay dividends?

Yes, Hawkins pays a regular dividend. This is a notable feature for a mid-cap specialty chemicals company and reflects a shareholder-friendly capital allocation approach. Investors should check the company's investor relations page for the current dividend rate and payment schedule.

When does HWKN report earnings?

Hawkins reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with US-listed public companies. For the exact timing of upcoming earnings releases, refer to Hawkins's investor relations page or your brokerage's earnings calendar.

Is HWKN a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates HWKN as Below Average overall. While the Quality and Risk pillars show relative strength, the Weak Moat and Elevated Valuation pillars temper the overall picture. Whether it fits your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance and investment criteria. View the full pillar breakdown with a UQS Pro account.

Is HWKN overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for HWKN is rated Elevated, suggesting the stock may be priced above what the underlying fundamentals comfortably support relative to sector peers. This does not mean the stock will decline, but it does indicate a reduced margin of safety at current levels.

How does HWKN compare to its competitors?

Compared to peers like Olin Corporation, Hawkins is smaller and more distribution-focused rather than vertically integrated. Against WD-40, Hawkins lacks a consumer brand moat. Versus 5N Plus, Hawkins serves a broader range of end markets. The UQS platform provides a side-by-side pillar comparison for Pro members.

What is HWKN's market cap bracket?

Hawkins, Inc. is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a segment of the market that typically offers more liquidity than small-caps while retaining some growth potential compared to large-cap peers in the chemicals sector.

Who founded Hawkins, Inc.?

Hawkins, Inc. was founded in 1980. Detailed founding history, including the names of original founders, is publicly available through the company's official corporate history and investor relations materials.

Is HWKN a long-term quality indicator?

As a long-term quality indicator, HWKN's Good Quality and Good Risk pillar ratings suggest operational consistency and manageable financial risk. However, the Weak Moat pillar is a meaningful concern for long-horizon investors, as durable competitive advantages tend to drive sustained value creation over time.

What is the main competitive advantage of Hawkins, Inc.?

Hawkins's primary advantages lie in its regional distribution network, long-standing customer relationships, and multi-segment diversification across industrial, water treatment, and health and nutrition markets. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates these advantages as Weak relative to sector peers, suggesting they may not be deeply defensible.

What sector does HWKN belong to?

Hawkins, Inc. belongs to the Basic Materials sector, specifically within specialty chemicals distribution and manufacturing. This sector is sensitive to raw material costs, industrial demand cycles, and regulatory requirements around chemical handling and water quality standards.

Hawkins, Inc. has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

Hawkins, Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Hawkins, Inc. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.

Hawkins, Inc. appears expensively valued relative to its fundamentals and growth prospects.

Hawkins, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for HWKN.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Hawkins, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Hawkins, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Hawkins, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.