Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ:HWBK) Downgraded by StockNews.com to "Hold"

Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ:HWBK - Get Free Report) was downgraded by investment analysts at StockNews.com from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday.

Hawthorn Bancshares Stock Performance

HWBK stock traded up $0.03 during midday trading on Monday, hitting $27.66. 6,963 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 9,491. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $30.97 and a 200-day simple moving average of $28.89. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00. Hawthorn Bancshares has a twelve month low of $17.86 and a twelve month high of $35.95. The stock has a market capitalization of $208.93 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.60 and a beta of 0.59.

Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ:HWBK - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, January 22nd. The financial services provider reported $0.66 EPS for the quarter. Hawthorn Bancshares had a net margin of 16.65% and a return on equity of 13.00%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Hawthorn Bancshares

In other news, Director Jonathan Holtaway sold 2,682 shares of Hawthorn Bancshares stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $32.91, for a total transaction of $88,264.62. Following the sale, the director now directly owns 366,598 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,064,740.18. The trade was a 0.73 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 23.40% of the company's stock.

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Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hawthorn Bancshares

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Susquehanna International Group LLP raised its holdings in shares of Hawthorn Bancshares by 163.3% in the fourth quarter. Susquehanna International Group LLP now owns 81,309 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $2,305,000 after buying an additional 50,429 shares during the last quarter. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC increased its position in Hawthorn Bancshares by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC now owns 73,532 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $2,085,000 after acquiring an additional 477 shares in the last quarter. Rhino Investment Partners Inc bought a new position in Hawthorn Bancshares in the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,046,000. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of Hawthorn Bancshares by 11.3% during the third quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 68,657 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $1,719,000 after acquiring an additional 6,955 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC raised its position in shares of Hawthorn Bancshares by 4.9% during the fourth quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 28,496 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $808,000 after acquiring an additional 1,327 shares during the last quarter. 30.73% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Hawthorn Bancshares Company Profile

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.