HWBK
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Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (HWBK) closed at $32.41 as of 2026-03-20, trading 37.9% above its 200-week moving average of $23.51. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 40.5% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 47, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.9x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.04 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1343 weeks of data, HWBK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times. On average, these episodes lasted 39 weeks. Historically, investors who bought HWBK at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +25.6%.
With a market cap of $224 million, HWBK is a small-cap stock. Return on equity stands at 14.7%. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
Over the past 25.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HWBK would have grown to $502, compared to $709 for the S&P 500. HWBK has returned 6.4% annualized vs 7.9% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 8.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: HWBK vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HWBK Crosses Below the Line?
Across 10 historical episodes, buying HWBK when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +24.1% after 12 months (median +30.0%), compared to +10.8% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 80% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +44.8% vs +18.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HWBK crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HWBK has crossed below its 200-week MA 10 times with an average 1-year return of +25.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2000 | Jul 2001 | 57 | 17.8% | -14.4% | +401.5% |
| Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 | 1 | 1.3% | +29.7% | +433.7% |
| Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 | 2 | 0.4% | +17.5% | +166.0% |
| Oct 2007 | May 2012 | 239 | 61.4% | -29.0% | +161.0% |
| Nov 2012 | Jan 2013 | 9 | 7.7% | +82.5% | +581.0% |
| Mar 2020 | Nov 2020 | 37 | 21.9% | +21.4% | +124.0% |
| Jan 2021 | Mar 2021 | 6 | 10.6% | +30.5% | +101.6% |
| May 2023 | Nov 2023 | 27 | 20.3% | +13.2% | +100.0% |
| Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 | 1 | 2.3% | +52.1% | +78.6% |
| Apr 2024 | Jun 2024 | 9 | 4.4% | +52.4% | +73.6% |
| Average | 39 | — | +25.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HWBK below its 200-week moving average?
No. Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (HWBK) is currently 37.9% above its 200-week moving average of $23.51. It would need to fall to $23.51 to cross below the line.
What is HWBK's 200-week moving average price?
Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $23.51 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when HWBK drops below its 200-week moving average?
HWBK has crossed below its 200-week moving average 10 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +25.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 39 weeks on average.
Is HWBK a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HWBK as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 47. Return on equity is 14.7%. Price-to-book is 1.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HWBK compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 25.8 years, $100 invested in HWBK would have grown to $502, compared to $709 for the S&P 500. That's 6.4% annualized vs 7.9% for the index. HWBK has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does HWBK pay a dividend?
Yes. Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 249.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20