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Hawkins Inc (HWKN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: HWKN (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 57 days. Profits (34.26%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $171.67
1 Year Target Price $171.67
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 83.76% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.58B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 42.35 | 1Y Target Price 171.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio 42.35 | 1Y Target Price 171.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.81 | 52 Weeks Range 98.06 - 185.30 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 98.06 - 185.30 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.42% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.05 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-29 | When Before Market | Estimate 1.35 | Actual 1.4332 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 8.37% | Operating Margin (TTM) 14.09% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.92% | Return on Equity (TTM) 18.69% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 42.35 | Forward PE 38.46 | Enterprise Value 3891083727 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.54 |
Enterprise Value 3891083727 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.54 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.85 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 23.58 | Shares Outstanding 20877100 | Shares Floating 19115100 |
Shares Outstanding 20877100 | Shares Floating 19115100 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.49 | Percent Institutions 73.37 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Hawkins Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Hawkins, Inc. was founded in 1938 as a manufacturer's representative and distributor of chemical products. Over time, it evolved into a leading specialty chemical company, focusing on providing customized solutions to various industries.
Core Business Areas
- Industrial: This segment provides chemicals, products, and services for a variety of industries, including water treatment, manufacturing, and agriculture.
- Water Treatment: This segment provides chemicals and equipment for municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment, as well as for recreational water.
- Health & Nutrition: This segment provides ingredients and solutions for food, pharmaceutical, and nutritional products.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and various VPs overseeing different business segments. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Water Treatment Chemicals: Hawkins provides a wide range of water treatment chemicals, including coagulants, flocculants, disinfectants, and corrosion inhibitors. Market share varies by region and specific chemical, but Hawkins is a significant player in the North American market. Competitors include ChemTreat, Solenis, and Ecolab.
- Industrial Chemicals: Hawkins offers a diverse portfolio of industrial chemicals for various applications, such as cleaning, sanitizing, and manufacturing processes. Market share is fragmented and dependent on specific product categories. Competitors include Univar Solutions, Brenntag, and IMCD.
- Food Ingredients: Hawkins provides ingredients and blending solutions for the food industry, including preservatives, stabilizers, and flavor enhancers. This segment serves the nutrition, baking, beverage, dairy, and pet food industry. Market share depends on the product. Major competitors include ADM, Cargill and Ingredion.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty chemical industry is characterized by moderate growth, driven by demand from various end markets. Key trends include increasing regulatory scrutiny, growing demand for sustainable solutions, and consolidation among suppliers.
Positioning
Hawkins Inc. is positioned as a solution provider, focusing on customized formulations and technical expertise. Its competitive advantages include a strong customer relationships, a diverse product portfolio, and a experienced technical team.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global specialty chemicals market is expected to reach hundreds of billions of USD. Hawkins Inc. is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its targeted solutions and strong customer relationships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong customer relationships
- Diverse product portfolio
- Technical expertise
- Experienced management team
- Solid financial performance
Weaknesses
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Dependence on specific end markets
- Limited international presence
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographies
- Developing sustainable solutions
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Increasing demand for water treatment chemicals
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes
- Raw material supply disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- UNVR
- BGG
- ECL
Competitive Landscape
Hawkins Inc. competes with a mix of large, diversified chemical companies and smaller, specialized players. Its competitive advantages include its focus on customized solutions and its strong customer relationships.
Major Acquisitions
STAUBER Performance Ingredients, Inc.
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 180
- Strategic Rationale: To expand its Health & Nutrition segment by offering a broader range of ingredient and blending solutions.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Hawkins Inc. has demonstrated steady growth over the past decade, driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts predict continued growth for Hawkins Inc., driven by increasing demand for its products and services. Revenue growth is expected to be in the mid-single digits.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding into new geographies, developing sustainable solutions, and investing in research and development.
Summary
Hawkins Inc. is a reasonably strong company with a diversified product portfolio and solid financial performance. Its strengths lie in its customer relationships and technical expertise. However, the company needs to be aware of potential threats such as economic downturns and raw material price fluctuations. Strategic initiatives like expanding into new geographies and developing sustainable solutions could further enhance its growth trajectory.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Investor Presentations
- Analyst Reports
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Hawkins Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Roseville, MN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1993-10-27 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Patrick H. Hawkins | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 1031 | Website https://www.hawkinsinc.com |
Full time employees 1031 | Website https://www.hawkinsinc.com | ||
Hawkins, Inc. operates as a water treatment and specialty ingredients company in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Water Treatment, Industrial, and Health and Nutrition. The Water Treatment segment provides chemicals, products, equipment, services, and solutions for potable water, municipal and industrial wastewater, industrial process water, non-residential swimming pool water, and agriculture water. The Industrial segment offers industrial chemicals, products, and services to agriculture, chemical processing, electronics, energy, food, pharmaceutical, and plating industries. This segment manufactures sodium hypochlorite and agricultural products, as well as various food-grade and pharmaceutical products, such as liquid phosphates, lactates, other blended products, and agricultural products; and receives, stores, and distributes various chemicals comprising liquid caustic soda, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, urea, phosphoric acid, aqua ammonia, and potassium hydroxide. It also repackages water treatment chemicals and bulk industrial chemicals; and performs custom blending of chemicals. The Health and Nutrition segment offers ingredient distribution, processing, and formulation solutions to manufacturers of nutraceutical, functional food and beverage, personal care, dietary supplement and other nutritional food, and health and wellness products. This segment offers minerals, vitamins and amino acids, excipients, joint products, botanicals and herbs, sweeteners, and enzymes. Hawkins, Inc. was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota.
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