Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN)

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Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) is up 13.9% since the beginning of the year. At $161 per share, HWKN is trading 13.3% below its 52-week high of $186. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HWKN shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $5,388.

Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) has returned 13.93% so far this year and 17.39% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, HWKN has achieved an annualized return of 24.27%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.67% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 27, 1993, HWKN's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.55%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Jul 2010 with a return of +34.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2025 at -22.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, HWKN closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 7, 2005 with a return of +23.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -15.9%.

Hawkins, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 17.99%, beta of 0.59, and R2 of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 27, 1993.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (77.67%) than losses (38.63%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.59 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.07 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 0.07 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.

HWKN ranks 54 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

Hawkins, Inc. provided a 0.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.76 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 14 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Hawkins, 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 Hawkins, 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 Hawkins, Inc. was 44.76%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 93 trading sessions.

The current Hawkins, Inc. drawdown is 12.16%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Hawkins, 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 Hawkins, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.