Hawkins, Inc. reports developments across a water treatment and specialty ingredients business that formulates, manufactures, distributes, and blends products for Water Treatment, Food & Health Sciences, and Industrial Solutions customers. News commonly covers segment financial results, quarterly dividend declarations, completed tuck-in acquisitions, and expansion of water treatment product and service offerings.
The company’s updates also include technology and subsidiary developments, including WaterSurplus and its NanoStack coated membranes for reverse osmosis applications. Recurring coverage links Hawkins’ operating performance to water treatment demand, chemical distribution, specialty ingredients, acquisition integration, and capital allocation through debt repayment, business investment, and dividends.
Hawkins (HWKN) expects to release its second-quarter fiscal 2027 financial results after the market closes on October 26, 2026.
The quarter ended September 27, 2026. The expected release time is approximately 4:10 p.m. Eastern Time.
Hawkins (HWKN) has acquired Eagle Labs’ assets to expand its water treatment operations in the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Eagle Labs distributes water treatment products to customers in Texas and has in-house manufacturing capabilities.
Hawkins said the acquisition adds two Texas locations, bringing its Water Treatment facility count in the state to seven. Hawkins has also opened a facility in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The company said Eagle Labs’ expertise in coagulants and polymers complements its existing Water Treatment offering in Texas.
Hawkins (Nasdaq: HWKN) has completed the acquisition of the assets of Dave Symonds & Associates, a distributor of water treatment products in Florida. Dave Symonds focuses on blended phosphates used for corrosion control and sequestration for water treatment customers.
According to Hawkins, this tuck-in acquisition extends its customer reach in Florida and supports its stated strategy to grow its Water Treatment business. Management highlighted a long-standing relationship with Dave Symonds and emphasized the strong business and loyal customer base it has developed, noting an intention to continue serving those customers and pursue further growth together.
Hawkins (Nasdaq: HWKN) announced that CEO Patrick Hawkins and CFO Jeff Oldenkamp will participate in Seaport Research Partners’ 15th Annual Summer Investor Conference, a virtual event held August 18–19, 2026. Hawkins will participate on August 18, 2026, engaging in one-on-one and small group meetings with institutional investors.
The conference is expected to include over 500 institutional buy-side investors. Hawkins, a water treatment and specialty ingredients company founded in 1938 and headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota, operates 66 facilities in 28 states, employs approximately 1,200 people, and generated about $1.1 billion of revenue in fiscal 2026.
Hawkins (Nasdaq: HWKN) reported first quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $315.7 million, up 8% year over year, with all segments growing: Water Treatment +6% to $158.3 million, Food & Health Sciences +9% to $97.3 million, and Industrial Solutions +10% to $60.1 million.
Gross profit reached a record $74.0 million (23% margin), up 2%, while diluted EPS declined 4% to $1.35 and net income fell 3% to $28.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 1% to a record $56.9 million. Free cash flow increased over 30% to $23.5 million, supporting $7.0 million of share repurchases, $4.0 million in dividends and the $3.6 million acquisition of Aqua-Chem to expand the Water Treatment footprint. Total debt was $244.0 million with a leverage ratio of 1.36x trailing twelve‑month adjusted EBITDA.
Hawkins (Nasdaq: HWKN) announced that its Board of Directors approved a 5% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.20 per share, payable on August 28, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 14, 2026. Hawkins has paid dividends consistently since 1985. The company, a water treatment and specialty ingredients provider with 66 facilities in 28 states and about 1,200 employees, reported approximately $1.1 billion in revenue for fiscal 2026.
Hawkins (Nasdaq: HWKN) announced it will release financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2027, covering the period ended June 28, 2026, after the market closes on July 29, 2026, at approximately 4:10 p.m. Eastern Time.
Hawkins (Nasdaq: HWKN) reported record fiscal 2026 results, with sales of $1.08 billion, up 11%, and gross profit of $245.1 million, up 9%. Adjusted EBITDA reached $179.0 million, a 6% increase, and operating cash flow rose 30% to $144.3 million.
Net income was $81.5 million, with diluted EPS of $3.91, down 3% mainly from higher amortization, interest and earnout-related expense tied to six acquisitions, including WaterSurplus. Water Treatment sales grew 22% to $543.3 million. The company paid dividends of $0.75 per share and ended the year with $244.0 million of debt and 1.37x leverage.
Hawkins (Nasdaq: HWKN) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share, payable on June 12, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 29, 2026. Hawkins has paid dividends since 1985 and generated about $1.1 billion in fiscal 2026 revenue.
Hawkins (Nasdaq: HWKN) completed the acquisition of the assets of Aqua-Chem, Inc. on April 30, 2026. Aqua-Chem supplies commercial pool chemistry, equipment and service primarily in Nebraska and Iowa. Hawkins said the tuck‑in deal supports its Water Treatment growth strategy and adds local customer relationships.