Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.70
Hawkins, Inc. (HWKN) Dividend History
Income profile from 1987 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.4%
Payout Ratio
17.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
HWKN Dividend Income Check
Safety
17.4% 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 Yield0.4%
Trailing DPS$0.70
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout17.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout16.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR9.7%
5Y CAGR9.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.7%
Total Shareholder Yield1.1%
1Y Total Return40.5%
5Y Total Return398.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$49,81910Y ago$89,05820Y ago$247,277
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Hawkins, Inc. distributes 17.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 16.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — 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: 0.4% dividend yield, 0.7% buyback yield, 1.1% 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 398.2%, with dividends contributing 9.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $89,058 today.
HWKN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.17
Avg/Payment$0.1586
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $0.1800 | ↑ +12.5% | 55.80% | Aug 30, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.1600 | — | 73.29% | Jun 14, 2024 |
HWKN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.4%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
17.4% payout
Streak
15Y
9.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.1%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWKNHawkins, Inc. | $3.5B | 0.4% | 17.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
 IOSPInnospec Inc. | $1.9B | 2.2% | 36.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
 KWRQuaker Chemical Corp… | $2.5B | 1.4% | — | 6 | Unknown |
 BCPCBalchem Corporation | $5.2B | 0.5% | 18.3% | 11 | Sustainable |
 CBTCabot Corporation | $4.3B | 2.1% | 29.0% | 4 | Sustainable |
 TROXTronox Holdings plc | $1.6B | 0.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  CCThe Chemours Company | $3.6B | 2.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  OLNOlin Corporation | $3.3B | 2.8% | — | 3 | Unknown |
2nd  ASIXAdvanSix Inc. | $835M | 2.5% | 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 | $0.19 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 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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Start ComparisonHWKN — 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 $0.70 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.4%. Payments are made Annual.
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 Annual.
Is HWKN's dividend safe?
HWKN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +17.4% and FCF payout ratio of +16.7%. 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 Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.70 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 $49,819 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 +0.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.