Hawkins, Inc.
HWKNBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeHawkins, Inc. operates as a water treatment and specialty ingredients company in the United States. At a $2.76B market cap, Hawkins, Inc. ranks as a mid-cap company within basic materials. The company operates through three segments: Water Treatment, Food and Health Sciences, and Industrial Solutions.
Market Cap
$2.76B
Beta
0.74
P/E (TTM)
34.28
P/E (Fwd)
28.27
EPS (TTM)
$3.86
EPS (Fwd)
$4.68
ROE
15.6%
ROA
7.0%
Cash
$8.0M
Total Debt
$257.7M
Free CF
$81.4M
52W Change
-22.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where HWKN stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 8, 2026 close, HWKN finished 7.65% below its 150-day moving average ($143.35) and 8.06% below its 200-day moving average ($143.99). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is HWKN overbought or oversold?
At the October 8, 2026 close, HWKN's RSI(14) was 77.6, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, HWKN has $8.0M in cash with $257.7M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $81.4M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 15.6% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 7.0% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $935.1M to $1.08B.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing HWKN.