HWBK

In the past six months, Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK) stock has experienced several notable events. The stock price has increased by 18.51% over the past six months. On July 29, 2026, Hawthorn Bancshares reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with net income of $7.3 million and diluted EPS of $1.06, representing a 20.1% increase from the prior year, driven by increased net interest income and an expanded net interest margin. The company announced a cash dividend on July 29, 2026, and another upcoming dividend of $0.21 per share on September 11, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of September 15, 2026, and a payment date of October 1, 2026. Hawthorn Bancshares completed its merger with FSC Bancshares, Inc. on September 3, 2026, an acquisition expected to expand its market presence in northern Missouri by adding approximately $384 million in total assets and nine branch locations, and anticipated to be accretive to earnings per share by approximately 20%. On September 11, 2026, the company announced the passing of Jonathan "Jon" Holtaway, a Board Director since 2019, on September 4, 2026. Hawthorn Bancshares trimmed its preliminary first-quarter 2026 results after reclassifying a $1.2 million gain, which reduced previously reported net income and earnings per share, though final figures still showed increased net income and diluted EPS compared to the prior year.