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Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ:HWBK) Shares Pass Above Fifty Day Moving Average - What's Next?

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Key Points

  • Hawthorn Bancshares' stock price crossed above its 50-day moving average of $30.27, reaching a high of $32.16 during trading.
  • The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, which translates to an annualized yield of 2.5% and reflects a payout ratio of 26.94%.
  • The Board of Directors authorized a $10 million share repurchase program, indicating confidence in the company's stock value.
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Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:HWBK - Get Free Report) crossed above its 50 day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a 50 day moving average of $30.27 and traded as high as $32.16. Hawthorn Bancshares shares last traded at $31.40, with a volume of 5,006 shares changing hands.

Hawthorn Bancshares Stock Down 2.4%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.21, a quick ratio of 1.03 and a current ratio of 1.03. The stock has a market capitalization of $216.97 million, a PE ratio of 10.57 and a beta of 0.61. The business has a 50 day moving average of $30.27 and a two-hundred day moving average of $29.29.

Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ:HWBK - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 30th. The financial services provider reported $0.88 earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $19.69 million during the quarter. Hawthorn Bancshares had a return on equity of 13.63% and a net margin of 18.88%.

Hawthorn Bancshares Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 1st. Investors of record on Monday, September 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, September 15th. Hawthorn Bancshares's dividend payout ratio is 26.94%.

Hawthorn Bancshares announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program on Thursday, June 5th that authorizes the company to buyback $10.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the financial services provider to repurchase up to 4.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in HWBK. Northern Trust Corp increased its position in Hawthorn Bancshares by 8.0% during the 4th quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 14,834 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $421,000 after buying an additional 1,101 shares in the last quarter. Citadel Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Hawthorn Bancshares during the 4th quarter valued at about $218,000. Millennium Management LLC increased its position in Hawthorn Bancshares by 29.3% during the 4th quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 25,881 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $734,000 after buying an additional 5,870 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its stake in Hawthorn Bancshares by 150.7% during the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 20,460 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $578,000 after purchasing an additional 12,299 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC grew its stake in Hawthorn Bancshares by 7.2% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 30,547 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $862,000 after purchasing an additional 2,051 shares during the last quarter. 30.73% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Hawthorn Bancshares Company Profile

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Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc operates as the bank holding company for Hawthorn Bank that provides various banking services in the United States. It accepts checking, savings, money market, individual retirement, and other time deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. The company also offers commercial and industrial, single payment personal, installment, commercial and residential real estate, and consumer loans, as well as equipment, operating, and small business administration loans; and debit and credit cards.

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