Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.75
Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Payout Ratio
19.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
HWKN Dividend Income Check
Safety
19.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.9% and trend is rising.
HWKN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.6%
Trailing DPS$0.75
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout19.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout17.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR9.7%
5Y CAGR9.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.6%
1Y Total Return-27.2%
5Y Total Return279.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$37,94110Y ago$60,79320Y ago$190,410
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
HWKN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (40 years of payments)
HWKN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Hawkins, Inc. distributes 19.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 17.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HWKN has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.7% and 5-year CAGR of 9.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HWKN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.6% dividend yield, 0.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 279.4%, with dividends contributing 9.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $60,793 today.
HWKN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$3.31
Avg/Payment$0.1655
Latest Change+5.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | ↑ +5.3% | 58.76% | Aug 28, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 49.11% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.1900 | — | 51.16% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.1900 | — | 58.48% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.1900 | ↑ +5.6% | 42.57% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 53.94% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.1800 | — | 63.41% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.1800 | — | 55.02% | Nov 29, 2024 |
HWKN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.6%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
19.2% payout
Streak
15Y
9.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.6%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWKNHawkins, Inc. | $2.6B | 0.6% | 19.2% | 15 | Sustainable |
 IOSPInnospec Inc. | $2.4B | 1.8% | 36.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
 KWRQuaker Houghton | $2.8B | 1.2% | — | 18 | Unknown |
 BCPCBalchem Corp | $5.4B | 0.5% | 18.3% | 16 | Sustainable |
 CBTCabot Corp. | $4.1B | 2.2% | 29.0% | 14 | Sustainable |
1st  TROXTronox Holdings plc | $702M | 6.9% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 CCThe Chemours Company | $2.3B | 3.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  OLNOlin Corporation | $1.9B | 4.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  ASIXAdvanSix Inc. | $451M | 3.8% | 34.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
HWKN Annual Dividend History (1987–2026)
40 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.58 | — | 3 | $3.91 | 14.8% | 6.74x | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $0.74 | 8.8% | 4 | $4.03 | 18.4% | 5.45x | 2.9% |
| 2024 | $0.68 | 9.7% | 4 | $3.59 | 18.9% | 5.28x | 2.6% |
| 2023 | $0.62 | 10.7% | 4 | $2.86 | 21.7% | 4.61x | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $0.56 | 10.9% | 4 | $2.44 | 23.0% | 4.36x | 2.2% |
| 2021 | $0.51 | 8.4% | 4 | $1.93 | 26.2% | 3.82x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $0.47 | 1.3% | 4 | $1.33 | 35.0% | 2.85x | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $0.46 | 3.4% | 4 | $1.14 | 40.4% | 2.48x | 1.8% |
| 2018 | $0.45 | 3.5% | 3 | $-0.43 | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2017 | $0.43 | 4.9% | 2 | $1.07 | 40.2% | 2.49x | 1.7% |
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HWKN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HWKN stock.
How much dividend does HWKN pay per share?
Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.75 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is HWKN's next ex-dividend date?
HWKN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HWKN typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is HWKN's dividend safe?
HWKN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +19.2% and FCF payout ratio of +17.1%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is HWKN a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Hawkins, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does HWKN pay dividends?
Hawkins, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.75 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 39+ years from 1987 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in HWKN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HWKN five years ago would be worth approximately $37,941 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HWKN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HWKN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.