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HWBK Stock Forecast: Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$40
−0.08% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 80 of 100 as at 12 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile.

Market cap
$291.3M
Ticker Nerd rank
80 / 100
Median analyst target
Analysts covering
0
Revenue$22.9M+16.4% y/y
Net income$7.3M
Free cash flow$9.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.6%
1M
+0.1%
YTD
+15.6%
1Y
+25.6%
From 52W high
−1.2%
From 52W low
+38.0%
$29
$40
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

HWBK stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 12 Sept 2026
80 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
93
Quality
90
Momentum
85
Accruals
74
Size
63
Growth
57
Value
53
Volatility
35
Revisions
25

Issuance (93): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Revisions (25): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

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Wall Street

HWBK stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HWBK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$28$30$32$34$36$38$40Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26HWBK

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HWBK appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

HWBK vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. returned +25.6% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

HWBK vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
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Estimates

HWBK analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Fundamentals

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (HWBK) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
10.9×

Cheaper than 57% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.5×

Cheaper than 36% of US stocks

Price / book
1.5×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
14.9%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
20.1%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Gross margin
Operating margin
39.4%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Net margin
30.2%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
14.9%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.4%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.1%

Higher than 47% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (HWBK) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. has a market value of $291.3M and an enterprise value of $324.7M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $85.0M. The latest quarter grew 14.9% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $25.4M, a 29.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.67.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $27.9M.

  • Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. spent $1.0M on share buybacks and $5.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 6.9M.

  • Trailing P/E: 10.9×.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.13%, paying out 22% of earnings.

  • Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. employs 269 people $316K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

HWBK vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBanks - Regional
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
HWBKHawthorn Bancshares, Inc.$291.3M
80
WNEBWestern New England Bancorp, Inc.$276.0M
73
NKSHNational Bankshares, Inc.$272.9M
82
LCNBLCNB Corp.$272.2M
88
FNRNFirst Northern Community Bancorp$270.7M
65
FXNCFirst National Corp. (Virginia)$279.2M
91
QNBCQNB Corp.$279.2M
28

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News

Latest HWBK news & analysis

Hawthorn Bancshares Mourns Passing of Board Director Jonathan “Jon” Holtaway

GlobeNewsWire · 10 Sept 2026negative

Hawthorn Bancshares and Hawthorn Bank announced the passing of board director Jonathan “Jon” Holtaway, who died on September 4, 2026, at age 55. Holtaway had served on the company’s Board of Directors since 2019.

Why it matters — The loss of a board director who served since 2019 marks a leadership change within Hawthorn Bancshares' governance.

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. Completes Merger with FSC Bancshares, Inc.

GlobeNewsWire · 4 Sept 2026positive

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. announced the completion of the merger of FSC Bancshares, Inc. into Hawthorn and the merger of Farmers State Bank into Hawthorn Bank, effective September 3, 2026, with Hawthorn continuing as the surviving corporation and bank.

Why it matters — This marks a completed strategic expansion for HWBK, integrating the Missouri-based FSC Bancshares and Farmers State Bank into its existing banking operations.

HWBK vs. ATLO: Which Community Bank Stock Is the Better Buy Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Hawthorn Bancshares and Ames National, examining how the two community banks differ in their growth and income drivers and which appears more compelling as an investment right now.

Why it matters — HWBK watchers would care because the piece provides a side-by-side analysis of Hawthorn Bancshares against a peer community bank, highlighting its growth and income positioning.

Hawthorn Bancshares Stock Gains Post Q2 Earnings, Net Income Up

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026positive

Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK) reported stronger second-quarter 2026 earnings, with higher interest and non-interest income lifting profitability, margins and efficiency. Following the results, the company's stock gained.

Why it matters — A HWBK watcher would care because improved profitability, margins and efficiency suggest a strengthening underlying financial performance.

Hawthorn Bancshares Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

GlobeNewsWire · 29 July 2026positive

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. reported second quarter 2026 net income of $7.3 million, or earnings per diluted share of $1.06, as announced in a July 29, 2026 press release.

Why it matters — The quarterly earnings release provides a key update on the financial performance of the bank holding company for Hawthorn Bank.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about HWBK stock

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank HWBK?

As at 12 Sept 2026, Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. ranks 80 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (93 of 100).

What is the HWBK stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HWBK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has HWBK stock performed over the past year?

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. returned +25.6% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. do?

Hawthorn Bancshares Inc. is a financial holding company that serves as the parent of Hawthorn Bank, a community-focused banking franchise operating across Missouri and Kansas.

What is the latest news on HWBK?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 10 Sept 2026): "Hawthorn Bancshares Mourns Passing of Board Director Jonathan “Jon” Holtaway". Hawthorn Bancshares and Hawthorn Bank announced the passing of board director Jonathan “Jon” Holtaway, who died on September 4, 2026, at age 55. Holtaway had served on the company’s Board of Directors since 2019.

Company

About Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.

Hawthorn Bancshares Inc. is a financial holding company that serves as the parent of Hawthorn Bank, a community-focused banking franchise operating across Missouri and Kansas. The company provides a broad mix of consumer and commercial financial services, including checking and savings accounts, certificates of deposit, mortgage lending, commercial and industrial loans, real estate loans, consumer installment loans, and treasury management. It also offers trust and wealth management, brokerage, debit card, internet banking, and safe deposit box services. Hawthorn Bancshares focuses on individuals, families, small businesses, and larger commercial customers through relationship-based banking and local market knowledge. Its role in the financial market is centered on traditional community banking, deposit gathering, lending, and fee-based financial services that support everyday financial needs and business operations.

CEO Mr. Brent M. Giles · 269 employees · United States · https://www.hawthornbancshares.com