HWKN
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Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) closed at $132.28 as of 2026-03-20, trading 49.4% above its 200-week moving average of $88.53. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 58.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 44, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.5x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, HWKN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 32 times. On average, these episodes lasted 12 weeks. Historically, investors who bought HWKN at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +31.5%.
With a market cap of $2.8 billion, HWKN is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.5%. Return on equity stands at 16.9%, a solid level. The stock trades at 5.3x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HWKN would have grown to $8945, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.5% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming HWKN as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 69.7% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: HWKN vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HWKN Crosses Below the Line?
Across 21 historical episodes, buying HWKN when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +25.9% after 12 months (median +17.0%), compared to +15.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 86% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +49.3% vs +31.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HWKN crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HWKN has crossed below its 200-week MA 32 times with an average 1-year return of +31.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1981 | May 1981 | 10 | 13.2% | +25.0% | +38533.9% |
| Jun 1981 | Jul 1981 | 5 | 4.3% | +7.7% | +35562.1% |
| Sep 1981 | Feb 1982 | 22 | 11.7% | +33.3% | +38533.9% |
| Mar 1982 | Mar 1982 | 2 | 10.3% | +91.7% | +38533.9% |
| May 1984 | Mar 1985 | 43 | 30.0% | +18.8% | +28875.4% |
| Mar 1986 | Apr 1986 | 3 | 1.7% | +36.8% | +24300.4% |
| Apr 1986 | May 1986 | 1 | 2.2% | +30.7% | +24300.4% |
| May 1986 | Jan 1987 | 33 | 24.3% | +33.4% | +24300.4% |
| Dec 1987 | Dec 1987 | 3 | 2.9% | +76.2% | +23975.0% |
| Aug 1990 | Aug 1990 | 1 | 3.3% | +33.9% | +14990.9% |
| Sep 1990 | Sep 1990 | 1 | 0.8% | +22.6% | +14487.8% |
| Dec 1996 | Dec 1996 | 1 | 0.7% | +54.3% | +7194.9% |
| Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 | 1 | 3.3% | +47.8% | +7330.0% |
| Feb 1997 | May 1997 | 11 | 7.9% | +51.6% | +7194.9% |
| May 1999 | Jan 2001 | 85 | 15.1% | -9.5% | +5447.4% |
| Apr 2001 | Dec 2001 | 34 | 14.9% | +26.1% | +5438.2% |
| Feb 2002 | Mar 2002 | 1 | 0.8% | +3.7% | +5283.3% |
| Sep 2002 | Sep 2002 | 1 | 1.2% | +57.1% | +5368.1% |
| Feb 2009 | Mar 2009 | 3 | 6.1% | +52.3% | +2568.7% |
| Jan 2014 | Mar 2014 | 9 | 6.7% | +12.9% | +809.3% |
| Apr 2014 | Jun 2014 | 10 | 5.7% | +14.8% | +788.3% |
| Jul 2014 | Sep 2014 | 8 | 5.4% | +11.5% | +782.0% |
| Sep 2014 | Oct 2014 | 5 | 8.4% | +8.0% | +797.5% |
| Jul 2015 | Aug 2015 | 2 | 6.1% | +29.5% | +811.7% |
| Dec 2015 | Mar 2016 | 15 | 15.3% | +53.2% | +795.6% |
| Aug 2017 | Sep 2017 | 6 | 7.9% | +9.8% | +708.3% |
| Oct 2017 | Jul 2018 | 39 | 19.7% | +5.7% | +714.3% |
| Oct 2018 | Nov 2018 | 5 | 13.2% | +14.9% | +730.6% |
| Feb 2019 | Feb 2019 | 1 | 0.7% | +10.4% | +651.9% |
| Mar 2019 | Jun 2019 | 12 | 8.7% | -6.8% | +684.5% |
| Feb 2020 | May 2020 | 12 | 21.7% | +78.3% | +692.5% |
| Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | 1 | 0.5% | +72.0% | +620.6% |
| Average | 12 | — | +31.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HWKN below its 200-week moving average?
No. Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) is currently 49.4% above its 200-week moving average of $88.53. It would need to fall to $88.53 to cross below the line.
What is HWKN's 200-week moving average price?
Hawkins, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $88.53 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 HWKN drops below its 200-week moving average?
HWKN has crossed below its 200-week moving average 32 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +31.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 12 weeks on average.
Is HWKN a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HWKN 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 44. Free cash flow yield is 2.5%. Return on equity is 16.9%. Price-to-book is 5.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HWKN compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in HWKN would have grown to $8945, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 14.5% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. HWKN has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does HWKN pay a dividend?
Yes. Hawkins, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 57.00%.
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