Hawkins (HWKN) Shares Rally 34% in 3 Months: What's Driving It?
Hawkins, Inc.’s HWKN shares have rallied 33.9% in the past three months. The company also outperformed the industry’s rise of 1.1% and topped the S&P 500’s 4.5% rise over the same period.
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Let’s look at the factors driving the stock’s price appreciation.
What’s Driving Hawkins?
Strong results in the fiscal first quarter and upbeat prospects in Water Treatment have contributed to the rally in HWKN’s shares. In first-quarter fiscal 2025, Hawkins' Water Treatment division experienced a robust 25% year-over-year growth, reaching $117.2 million in sales. The upside was primarily driven by additional revenues from recent acquisitions. Demonstrating its commitment to expanding its water treatment business, Hawkins strategically acquired Industrial Research Corporation, a provider of water treatment chemicals and equipment serving central and northern Louisiana, eastern Texas and southern Arkansas. The acquisition aligns with Hawkins' growth strategy in these regions, complementing its existing operations and bolstering its market presence.
The firm values the strong community relationships built by Industrial Research and is committed to enhancing them. With confidence in its diversified business model, HWKN expects continued free cash flow generation and successful execution of its growth initiatives.
The company also strengthened the Water Treatment business with the buyout of Wofford Water Service. This acquisition bolsters Hawkins' presence in the southern U.S. by expanding its customer base in Mississippi, where its Water Treatment business has been limited. This strategic move aligns with Hawkins' efforts to expand the water treatment division and accelerate its expansion in the south.
Hawkins’ results exceeded expectations in the fiscal first quarter, reporting earnings of $1.38 per share and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01. The company outperformed earnings estimates in three of the past four quarters, with an average earnings surprise of 15%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2025 earnings is pegged at $4.14 per share, suggesting year-over-year growth of 15.3%. In the past 90 days, there has been a 12.8% upward revision in the consensus estimate for the current fiscal year.
Hawkins, Inc. Price and Consensus
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Zacks Rank & Other Key Picks
Hawkins currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FNV’s current-year earnings is pegged at $3.24. The consensus estimate for FNV’s earnings has increased by 2% in the past 60 days. FNV beat the consensus estimate in three of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 6%.
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