Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ:HWBK) now covered by StockNews.com

Stock researchers at StockNews.com have begun coverage of the stock Hawthorn Bancshares (NASDAQ:HWBK – Get a Free Report) in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday. The firm set a “buy” rating on the financial services provider’s stock.

Hawthorn Bancshares stock fell 0.1%

Shares of HWBK stock opened at $21.88 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.01, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $20.56, and its 200-day simple moving average is $20.63. The stock has a market cap of $153.20 million, a PE ratio of 72.93 and a beta of 0.56. Hawthorn Bancshares has a fifty-two week low of $15.02 and a fifty-two week high of $26.00.

Institutional investors weigh in on shares of Hawthorn Bancshares

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Eagle Bluffs Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Hawthorn Bancshares in the first quarter worth about $240,000. Empowered Funds LLC raised its stake in Hawthorn Bancshares by 7.9% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 24,029 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $491,000 after purchasing an additional 1,750 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Hawthorn Bancshares by 4.8% in the first quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 278,318 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $5,686,000 after buying an additional 12,800 shares in the last quarter. Alexander Labrunerie & CO. Inc. bought a new position in shares of Hawthorn Bancshares in the first quarter valued at $381,000. Finally, Renaissance Technologies LLC lifted its position in shares of Hawthorn Bancshares by 36.5% during the 2nd quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 25,043 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $496,000 after purchasing another 6,700 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 30.73% of the company’s shares.

About Hawthorn Bancshares

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Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc operates as the bank holding company for Hawthorn Bank, which provides various banking services in the United States. Accepts checking, savings, money market, individual pension and other term deposit accounts, as well as certificates of deposit. The company also offers commercial and industrial loans, 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.

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