Hennessy Advisors (HNNA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Hennessy Advisors, Inc. is an investment advisory firm specializing in the management of mutual funds, separately managed accounts and other investment vehicles. Founded in 1985 by Edward W. Hennessy Jr., the company is headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, and has grown from a single small-cap value strategy into a multi-strategy asset manager. Hennessy Advisors operates as an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser, offering clients a range of portfolio solutions guided by fundamental, research-driven approaches.

The firm’s product lineup includes the Hennessy Funds family, which covers strategies such as small- and mid-cap value, total return, global equity opportunities, and global growth equity. Each fund is overseen by dedicated portfolio managers who conduct in-depth company and industry analysis to identify undervalued securities with potential for long-term appreciation. In addition to mutual funds, Hennessy Advisors provides customized separately managed accounts for institutions and high-net-worth individuals, tailoring investment strategies to specific risk profiles and objectives.

While the company primarily serves U.S.-based investors, its global strategies extend investment reach into developed and emerging markets worldwide. Hennessy Advisors seeks to capitalize on market inefficiencies across sectors and geographies, maintaining a disciplined valuation framework and active risk management. Through regular client reporting and transparent communication, the firm aims to foster long-term partnerships and help clients navigate changing market environments.

Leadership at Hennessy Advisors has remained closely aligned with its founding principles. Edward W. Hennessy Jr. continues to play an active role in guiding the firm’s strategic direction, alongside a team of senior executives and portfolio managers who bring decades of industry experience. Together, they uphold the firm’s commitment to independent research, prudent portfolio construction and disciplined investment management on behalf of shareholders and advisory clients.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $12.01 to $12.30
• 50-Day Range: $10.10 to $12.82
• 52-Week Range: $7.45 to $13.88
• Volume: 5,832 shs
• Average Volume: 12,480 shs
• Market Capitalization: $93.99 million
• P/E Ratio: 9.65
• Dividend Yield: 4.56%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Hennessy Advisors Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Hennessy Advisors scored higher than 50% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 622nd out of 935 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Hennessy Advisors.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Hennessy Advisors is 9.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.29.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Hennessy Advisors is 9.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.27.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Hennessy Advisors has a P/B Ratio of 1.01. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.48% of the float of Hennessy Advisors has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hennessy Advisors has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hennessy Advisors has recently decreased by 0.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Hennessy Advisors is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.48%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Hennessy Advisors does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Hennessy Advisors is 44.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.48% of the float of Hennessy Advisors has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hennessy Advisors has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 9.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hennessy Advisors has recently decreased by 0.52%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.94

News Sentiment

Hennessy Advisors has a news sentiment score of 0.94. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Hennessy Advisors this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Hennessy Advisors insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $107,100.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

37.40% of the stock of Hennessy Advisors is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 10.31% of the stock of Hennessy Advisors is held by institutions.

HNNA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HNNA shares performed this year?

Hennessy Advisors' stock was trading at $12.75 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, HNNA shares have decreased by 5.4% and is now trading at $12.0650.

How were Hennessy Advisors' earnings last quarter?

Hennessy Advisors, Inc. (NASDAQ:HNNA) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 7th. The asset manager reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter. The asset manager had revenue of $9.28 million for the quarter. Hennessy Advisors had a net margin of 27.50% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.57%.

When did Hennessy Advisors' stock split?

Hennessy Advisors's stock split on the morning of Monday, March 6th 2017.The 3-2 split was announced on Thursday, January 26th 2017. The newly created shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Friday, March 3rd 2017. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 150 shares after the split.

Who are Hennessy Advisors' major shareholders?

Hennessy Advisors' top institutional shareholders include Redhawk Wealth Advisors Inc. (0.88%). Insiders that own company stock include Neil J Hennessy, Rodger Offenbach, Thomas L Seavey, Kathryn Fahy, Susan Weber Pomilia, Daniel B Steadman, Brian A Hennessy and Kiera Newton.
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How do I buy shares of Hennessy Advisors?

Shares of HNNA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Hennessy Advisors own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Hennessy Advisors investors own include Intel (INTC), Verizon Communications (VZ), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Mplx (MPLX), Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), British American Tobacco (BTI) and Invesco (IVZ).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Record date for 6/4 Dividend: 5/20/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/4 Dividend: 5/20/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/04/2025
• Today: 7/14/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: FIN - INVEST MGMT
• Sub-Industry: Trading
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:HNNA
• CIK: 1145255
• Web: www.hennessyadvisors.com
• Phone: (800) 966-4354
• Fax: 415-899-1559
• Employees: 20
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.25
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.43
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $7.10 million
• Net Margins: 27.50%
• Pretax Margin: 37.87%
• Return on Equity: 10.57%
• Return on Assets: 6.41%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.42
• Current Ratio: 17.79
• Quick Ratio: 17.79

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $29.65 million
• Price / Sales: 3.12
• Cash Flow: $0.97 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 12.31
• Book Value: $11.89 per share
• Price / Book: 1.00

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 7,790,000
• Free Float: 4,874,000
• Market Cap: $92.58 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.77