Group 1: Hawkins (HWKN) - Hawkins distributes, blends, and manufactures bulk and specialty chemicals and health and nutrition products across various industries [1] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) and a 12.8% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - Hawkins' shares gained 46.4% over the last three months, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.1% [2] - The company possesses a Momentum Score of A [2] Group 2: Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) - Pilgrim's Pride is engaged in processing, production, marketing, and distribution of frozen, fresh, and value-added chicken products [2] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 and a 27.1% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days [2] - Pilgrim's Pride's shares gained 18.4% over the last three months, also outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.1% [3] - The company possesses a Momentum Score of A [3] Group 3: LeMaitre Vascular (LMAT) - LeMaitre Vascular provides devices, implants, and services for treating peripheral vascular disease, a condition affecting people worldwide [3] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 and a 4.5% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days [3] - LeMaitre Vascular's shares gained 6.1% over the last three months, again outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.1% [4] - The company possesses a Momentum Score of A [4]

Hawkins (HWKN) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.38 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.12 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for nonrecurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 36.63%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this chemical maker would post earnings of $0.68 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.66, delivering a surprise of -2.94%. Over the last four quarters, the company ...

ROSEVILLE, Minn., July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), at its meeting on July 31, 2024, increased its quarterly cash dividend by 13% to $0.18 per share, payable August 30, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 16, 2024. Hawkins has consistently paid out a dividend since 1985. About Hawkins, Inc. Hawkins, Inc. was founded in 1938 and is a leading specialty chemical and ingredients company that formulates, distributes, blends, a ...

About Hawkins, Inc. Hawkins, Inc. was founded in 1938 and is a leading specialty chemical and ingredients company that formulates, distributes, blends, and manufactures products for its Industrial, Water Treatment, and Health & Nutrition customers. Headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota, the Company has 60 facilities in 27 states and creates value for its customers through superb customer service and support, quality products and personalized applications. Hawkins, Inc. generated $919 million of revenue in f ...

About Hawkins, Inc. Hawkins, Inc. was founded in 1938 and is a leading specialty chemical and ingredients company that formulates, distributes, blends, and manufactures products for its Industrial, Water Treatment, and Health & Nutrition customers. Headquartered in Roseville, Minnesota, the Company has 60 facilities in 27 states and creates value for its customers through superb customer service and support, quality products and personalized applications. Hawkins, Inc. generated $919 million of revenue in f ...

ROSEVILLE, Minn., July 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), announced today that it has again been certified as a Great Place to Work. Great Place to Work is an independent research and consulting firm, and its certification process considers more than 60 elements of overall job experience. Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue and increased innovation. This certificat ...

ROSEVILLE, Minn., July 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawkins, Inc. (NASDAQ:HWKN), announced today that it has again been certified as a Great Place to Work. Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue and increased innovation. This certification is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-t ...

Investment Thesis 6.00 5.00 More Value 4.27 4.00 3.00 Less Value 2.06 2.00 2.00 1.33 1.11 1.08 1.00 0.00 Why HWKN is a high-quality business · HWKN is earning more on the growth + legacy capital that's been put into the business + invested since FY'21 - ROICs are +350bps to 15.5% in FY'24 as 1) NOPAT margins have expanded ~120bps, and 2) capital turns remained at ~1.7x. Specifically, its FY 23-24 acquisitions - EcoTech, Water Solutions Unlimited, Miami Products & Chemical + Industrial Research Corp - have a ...

This acquisition bolsters Hawkins' presence in the southern U.S. by expanding its customer base in Mississippi, where its Water Treatment business has been limited. This strategic move aligns with Hawkins' efforts to expand the water treatment division and accelerate its expansion in the south. Wofford Water Service has built a strong business with deep community ties, which Hawkins plans to maintain. HWKN welcomes the Wofford Water Service team to its family and looks forward to their shared growth. The st ...

About Hawkins, Inc. Mr. Hawkins continued, "Wofford Water Service has built a strong business that is well-connected with the local community, and we intend to maintain those connections. I would like to welcome the Wofford Water Service team to the Hawkins organization and look forward to our continued growth together." ROSEVILLE, Minn., July 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawkins, Inc. (Nasdaq: HWKN), a leading specialty chemical and ingredients company, has completed the acquisition of Wofford Water Servic ...