NorthRock Partners Reduces Stake in Hawkins, Inc.

The investment firm lowered its holdings in the specialty chemicals company by over 34% in the third quarter.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:18am

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NorthRock Partners LLC, an institutional investor, reduced its stake in Hawkins, Inc. (NASDAQ:HWKN) by 34.7% during the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 27,129 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, down from 41,544 shares previously.

Why it matters

Hawkins is a leading producer and distributor of water treatment and industrial chemicals across North America. The reduction in NorthRock's holdings could signal a shift in investor sentiment around the company, though the overall institutional ownership remains high at nearly 70%.

The details

According to the 13F filing, NorthRock Partners sold 14,415 shares of Hawkins stock during the third quarter. The firm now owns about 0.13% of the company's outstanding shares, valued at $4.96 million as of the most recent reporting period. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also adjusted their Hawkins positions during the quarter.

  • NorthRock Partners reduced its Hawkins stake in the third quarter of 2026.

The players

NorthRock Partners LLC

An institutional investment firm that has reduced its holdings in Hawkins, Inc.

Hawkins, Inc.

A specialty chemicals company that produces and distributes water treatment and industrial chemicals across North America.

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The takeaway

The reduction in NorthRock Partners' Hawkins holdings, while relatively small, could signal a broader shift in investor sentiment around the specialty chemicals company. However, Hawkins maintains a strong institutional ownership base, suggesting confidence in the firm's long-term prospects.