Allspring Global Investments Boosts Stake in Hawkins, Inc.

The investment firm increased its holdings in the specialty chemicals company by over 150% in the fourth quarter.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:13am

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An extreme close-up of intricate, heavy industrial machinery and piping in shades of steel grey, bronze, and black, conveying the secure, powerful infrastructure of the specialty chemicals industry.Allspring Global Investments' increased stake in Hawkins reflects confidence in the specialty chemicals company's industrial infrastructure and growth potential.Roseville Today

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its stake in Hawkins, Inc. (NASDAQ:HWKN) by 159.1% during the fourth quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns 34,554 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued at $5.02 million.

Why it matters

This significant increase in Allspring's position in Hawkins suggests the investment firm sees strong growth potential in the specialty chemicals company. Hawkins provides a range of industrial and water treatment chemicals to municipal, commercial, and industrial customers across North America.

The details

Allspring Global Investments Holdings added 21,216 shares of Hawkins to its portfolio in Q4, bringing its total ownership to 34,554 shares or 0.17% of the company. Several other major institutional investors, including Capital World Investors and Vanguard Group, also hold substantial positions in Hawkins.

  • Allspring Global Investments Holdings filed its Q4 2025 holdings report with the SEC on April 7, 2026.
  • The firm increased its Hawkins stake during the fourth quarter of 2025.

The players

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC

An investment management firm that oversees over $600 billion in assets.

Hawkins, Inc.

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

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The takeaway

Allspring Global Investments' increased stake in Hawkins suggests the investment firm sees strong growth potential in the specialty chemicals company, which has a diversified customer base and product portfolio across the industrial and municipal water treatment sectors.