NASDAQ$HWKN
Hawkins Inc · Q4 2026 earnings
Q4 2026 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Hawkins reported fiscal Q4 2026 sales of $265.9M (+8% YoY) with net income of $15.5M and diluted EPS of $0.74.
For the fourth quarter ended March 29, 2026, Hawkins generated record sales of $265.9 million, up 8%, and net income of $15.5 million, or $0.74 diluted EPS, versus $0.78 a year ago. Fiscal 2026 sales exceeded $1.1 billion with net income of $81.5 million and diluted EPS of $3.91. Adjusted EBITDA was $179.0 million (+6%). Water Treatment segment sales rose 16% in Q4; management expects fiscal 2027 revenue and EPS growth with leverage near 1x adjusted EBITDA by year-end.
- Q4 sales of $265.9M (+8%) with Water Treatment up 16%.
- Q4 net income was $15.5M; diluted EPS was $0.74.
- Fiscal 2026 sales surpassed $1.1B; adjusted EBITDA was $179.0M.
- Six acquisitions closed in fiscal 2026, mostly in Water Treatment.
- Management expects FY27 growth and ~1x leverage by fiscal year-end.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Hawkins · Revenue · Quarterly
$266M
Revenue by segment
Hawkins · $237M total across 3 segments · Q2 2024
- Water Treatment$101M+16.7%42.7%
- Industrial Solutions$98.5M-13.5%41.7%
- Food & Health Sciences$37.1M-9.1%15.7%
Forward guidance
CEO Patrick Hawkins said Hawkins is well positioned to grow revenue and operating income in each segment in fiscal 2027 and expects EPS growth, with leverage of approximately 1x adjusted EBITDA by fiscal 2027 year-end.
Tailwinds
- Record annual sales above $1B with strong Water Treatment momentum.
- Operating cash flow of $144.3M (+30% YoY) funds debt paydown and M&A.
- Dividend increased 7% to $0.75 per share for the year.
Headwinds
- Q4 EPS declined on higher acquisition-related amortization and interest.
- Food segment margins pressured by competitive pricing.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2026
+0.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+5.6%
Avg return
30 days after
56%
36 / 64 earnings
Positive
+17.6%
Q1 2025
Best reaction
-10.2%
Q3 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | -3.2% | -5.5% | -2.1% | |
| Q3 2026 | -9.1% | -17.6% | -3.0% | |
| Q2 2026 | -5.0% | -19.0% | -18.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | -0.7% | +5.8% | +13.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | -8.4% | -0.1% | -9.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | -8.8% | -9.3% | +14.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +17.6% | +11.1% | +22.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | +9.4% | +15.4% | +13.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | -10.2% | -13.5% | +1.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -5.1% | +5.8% | +9.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | +7.1% | +10.2% | +35.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | +12.3% | +9.1% | +15.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | +9.8% | +5.5% | +8.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -2.3% | -9.5% | -9.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.9% | +7.4% | -1.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | -7.5% | -10.5% | -7.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +9.4% | +5.8% | +23.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -7.1% | -4.7% | -11.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | +14.9% | +12.4% | +22.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | +4.0% | +2.5% | -0.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | +9.7% | +11.5% | +25.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.8% | -5.8% | +2.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.1% | +8.7% | +7.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | +9.3% | +14.9% | +11.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.7% | +0.9% | -6.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.0% | +7.9% | +0.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +0.5% | +3.9% | -1.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.5% | +4.1% | +15.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | -10.1% | -14.2% | -7.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +10.5% | +9.0% | +22.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +9.8% | +9.2% | +10.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | -6.9% | -3.1% | +4.9% | |
| Q3 2018 | +3.2% | +5.7% | +5.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.4% | -5.9% | -1.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | -4.4% | -7.0% | -15.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.4% | +1.6% | -1.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.5% | +2.0% | -4.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.7% | +3.8% | +21.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.4% | +4.0% | +4.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | +10.5% | +12.2% | +11.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -6.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -3.3% | — | — |
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