NASDAQ:HWKN · NASDAQ Global Select
+$2.32 today
Vol 0.13M · Avg 0.16M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Hawkins, Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare HWKN returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
15.3%
avg 12.7%
ROIC
9.5%
avg 8.6%
ROA
8.1%
avg 7.1%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 15.3% versus its period average of 12.7%. 2 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Patrick H. Hawkins | Chief Executive Officer, President & Director | $1.75M | — | 55 | $321,725.86 | 1.54% |
Jeffrey Oldenkamp | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer | $1.22M | — | 54 | $102,818.48 | 0.49% |
Drew Grahek | Vice President of Operations | $763,725.00 | — | 55 | $37,135.51 | 0.18% |
Richard G. Erstad | Executive Officer | $686,407.00 | — | 62 | $64,781.57 | 0.31% |
Douglas A. Lange | Vice President of Water Treatment Group | $650,266.00 | — | 56 | $27,146.71 | 0.13% |
David J. Mangine | Vice President of Industrial Group | $600,156.00 | — | 67 | $27,763.24 | 0.13% |
Daniel J. Stauber | Director | — | — | 64 | $27,763.24 | 0.13% |
Daniel Louismet | Vice President of General Counsel & Secretary | — | — | 40 | $6.01 | <0.01% |
Paul Siler | Corporate Controller | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
3
$589,365.55
Sells
0
$0.00
Net Sentiment
+$589,365.55
Net buying
Most Active
Faulconbridge James A
2 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 3 buys worth $589,365.55 and 0 sells worth $0.00 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net buying of $589,365.55. Faulconbridge James A was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +2.0% | +15.4% (12yr)2 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +5.7% | +9.5% (12yr)3 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +1.9% | +15.4% (12yr)3 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +7.2% | +15.8% (12yr)3 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EBIT at +7.2% over three years. Forward estimates point to EBIT at +15.8% (12yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages HWKN?
Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) lists 9 active executives. The top listed executive is Daniel J. Stauber, Director.
Are HWKN insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $14.49M.
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