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Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. reports recurring developments as the bank holding company for Hawthorn Bank. Company news centers on quarterly and annual earnings, net interest margin, loan and deposit trends, credit quality, capital ratios, book value and efficiency measures tied to its banking operations.
Other updates include board actions, director appointments and common-stock dividend approvals. The company’s business context includes commercial banking for small and midsized businesses, personal banking services, deposit accounts, mortgage and consumer lending, SBA lending and wealth management activities.
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) reported second quarter 2026 net income of $7.3 million and diluted EPS of $1.06, up 27.6% and 27.7% from the prior quarter and 20.1% and 20.0% from the prior year quarter, respectively. Return on average assets was 1.63% and return on average equity was 16.39%.
Net interest income rose to $17.3 million and net interest margin (FTE) improved to 4.16%. Non-interest income increased 72.1% quarter-over-quarter to $5.3 million, largely from a gain on the sale of an unused administrative office. Non-interest expense increased to $13.7 million, but the efficiency ratio improved to 60.66%.
Loans fell 2.6% sequentially to $1.42 billion, while investment securities grew 12.0% to $236.2 million. Deposits declined 2.0% quarter-over-quarter to $1.49 billion. Asset quality metrics showed non-performing assets at 0.53% of loans and annualized net charge-offs at 0.04% of average loans. The allowance for credit losses was $20.7 million, or 1.46% of loans.
The company remained “well capitalized” with a total risk-based capital ratio of 16.40% and period-end equity-to-assets of 10.31%. Book value per share rose to $26.50, up 4.2% from the prior quarter and 17.6% year-over-year. The Board increased the share repurchase authorization to $10 million, with $8.0 million remaining as of June 30, 2026, and approved a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share payable October 1, 2026.
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share, approved by its Board of Directors. The dividend will be paid on October 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2026.
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) reported first quarter 2026 net income of $6.8M and diluted EPS of $0.98. Net income rose 25.9% year-over-year and 9.6% sequentially. Net interest margin (FTE) was 4.07%, efficiency ratio improved to 60.46%, and the company remained well capitalized with total risk-based capital of 15.91%. Loans and deposits decreased modestly; non-performing assets to loans rose to 0.47%. The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.21 per share and repurchased 12,000 shares in Q1, leaving $8.0M available under the repurchase plan.
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share. The dividend is payable on July 1, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2026.
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) appointed Grant Burcham to its board of directors and Hawthorn Bank effective April 29, 2026. Burcham was elected as a Class III director with a term expiring at the company’s 2028 annual meeting.
Burcham is a Kansas City investor and entrepreneur with over three decades of executive banking experience, currently managing Big Bear Ventures and chairing CyTek. He previously spent 34 years at Missouri Bank & Trust, serving as chairman and CEO before its 2016 sale to BOK Financial.
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) agreed to acquire FSC Bancshares in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $28.3 million based on Hawthorn's April 28, 2026 close.
The deal adds about $384 million of assets and nine branches, produces combined pro forma assets of ~$2.2 billion, and is expected to close in Q3 2026 subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Management expects ~20% EPS accretion on a fully phased-in basis, 9.8% tangible book dilution at closing, and a ~3.0-year crossover payback.
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) reported 2025 net income of $23.8 million (EPS $3.43), a 30.4% increase versus 2024. Fourth-quarter 2025 net income was $6.2 million (EPS $0.90). Net interest margin (FTE) rose to 3.89% for 2025; efficiency ratio improved to 63.41%. Book value per share increased to $25.13. Deposits were $1.55 billion and loans were $1.49 billion at year end. The board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 payable April 1, 2026.
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share, an increase of per share, or 5%, from the prior quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on April 1, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2026.
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) reported third quarter 2025 net income of $6.1 million and diluted EPS of $0.88, up 34.1% and 33% year-over-year, respectively. Net interest margin (FTE) expanded to 3.97% while net interest income was $16.9 million for the quarter. Loans rose $51.1 million (3.5%) quarter-over-quarter to $1.514 billion and deposits increased $7.9 million (0.5%) to $1.526 billion. Non-performing assets were $7.3 million (0.48% of loans). Capital remained strong with total risk-based capital at 14.90%. Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share and a $10 million repurchase authorization (≈$8.7 million available).
Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ: HWBK) announced its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share. The dividend is payable January 1, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2025.