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Mar 29, 2020

Hawkins Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Hawkins reported an increase in diluted earnings per share and net income compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019.

Key Takeaways

Hawkins, Inc. reported a slight decrease in sales but an increase in net income and diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. The company's Water Treatment segment showed strong growth, while the Health and Nutrition segment experienced a decline.

Diluted earnings per share increased by 29% compared to Q4 2019.

Water Treatment segment sales increased by 8% year-over-year.

Health and Nutrition segment sales decreased by 9% year-over-year, but the decline was smaller than in previous quarters.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 10% compared to the same period in the prior year.

Total Revenue
$132M
Previous year: $133M
-0.5%
EPS
$0.23
Previous year: $0.18
+27.8%
Gross Profit
$22.6M
Previous year: $20.7M
+9.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.28M
Previous year: $9.2M
-53.5%
Free Cash Flow
$8.79M
Previous year: $11.5M
-23.9%
Total Assets
$389M
Previous year: $386M
+1.0%

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Hawkins Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The company expects mixed results to continue due to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Positive Outlook

  • Increased demand in certain end-markets such as food, bottled bleach, and health and nutrition.
  • Cautious approach to capital expenditures and investments.
  • Delaying investments where appropriate.
  • Investing for the future by opening new Water Treatment branches.
  • Capital investments to drive higher margin business.

Challenges Ahead

  • Decreased sales to other end-markets such as ethanol, pools, and resorts.
  • Uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Expected continuation of mixed results.
  • Cautious approach to capital expenditures and investments.
  • Delaying investments where appropriate.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income