Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (HWBK)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (HWBK) has returned -2.79% so far this year and 22.44% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, HWBK has achieved an annualized return of 14.52%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 20, 1999, HWBK's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was May 2012 with a return of +34.7%, while the worst month was Jun 2000 at -55.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, HWBK closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +43.1%, while the worst single day was Jun 13, 2000 at -50.2%.

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 9.57%, beta of 0.36, and R² of 0.03 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 21, 1999.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (32.36%) than losses (29.91%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.36 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.03 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.03 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

HWBK ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (HWBK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. provided a 2.40% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.81 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 14 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. was 81.15%, occurring on Oct 25, 2011. Recovery took 1356 trading sessions.

The current Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. drawdown is 7.00%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Banks - Regional industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.