HWBKFinancial Services · Banks - RegionalTicker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile.
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.
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): 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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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HWBK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
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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Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. returned +31.4% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 57% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
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Higher than 91% of US stocks
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Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. has a market value of $281.9M and an enterprise value of $315.8M.
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.
Trailing P/E: 10.5×.
Forward dividend yield: 2.20%, paying out 22% of earnings.
Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. employs 269 people — $316K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| HWBKHawthorn Bancshares, Inc. | $281.9M | 81 |
| VABKVirginia National Bankshares Corp. | $266.4M | 80 |
| LCNBLCNB Corp. | $269.8M | 79 |
| RMBIRichmond Mutual Bancorporation, Inc. | $257.4M | 42 |
| FXNCFirst National Corp. (Virginia) | $271.0M | 91 |
| FNRNFirst Northern Community Bancorp | $271.3M | 64 |
| NKSHNational Bankshares, Inc. | $273.8M | 75 |
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Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Hawthorn Bancshares and Southside Bancshares, examining the different growth and earnings drivers behind each regional bank stock to assess which looks more compelling.
Why it matters — The analysis offers HWBK watchers a direct comparison of the company's growth and earnings drivers against a peer regional bank.
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. 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.
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 (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.
As at 8 Oct 2026, Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. ranks 81 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).
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.
Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. returned +31.4% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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 most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 28 Sept 2026): "HWBK vs. SBSI: Which Regional Bank Stock Is the Better Buy Today?". Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Hawthorn Bancshares and Southside Bancshares, examining the different growth and earnings drivers behind each regional bank stock to assess which looks more compelling.
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
