Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc.

Stage 3 · Topping · week 1

As of Oct 22, 2026, Hawthorn Bancshares is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in its first week (since Oct 20, 2026). It closed at $39.79, 0.8% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Hawthorn Bank that provides various banking products and services to families and businesses. More about the company

$39.79

+3.97% today

$291M · Micro cap

Market Neutral — Building

Pro read

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Our read

Topping: the uptrend is tiring

Setup score

—

Momentum

Steady

Edge

—

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22

S2 28w

S2 15w

S2 29w

2023-08-162026-10-22

S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)

S4 12w → S1 4w → S2 13w → S3 10w → S4 8w → S1 7w → S2 28w → S3 11w → S2 8w → S4 4w → S1 1w → S2 10w → S3 3w → S2 15w → S3 2w → S2 29w → S3 1w current

Total tracked: 165 weeks across 17 stage runs.

HWBK among Banks - Regional102nd of 319 by relative strength

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#	Stock	Stage	RS	1M
1	OPHCOptimumBank Holdings, Inc.	Stage 2 · wk 38	96	−1.0%
2	MSBIMidland States Bancorp, Inc.	Stage 2 · wk 43	95	+1.8%
3	CMTVCommunity Bancorp.	Stage 2 · wk 72	94	+11.5%
4	VBNKVersaBank	Stage 2 · wk 25	94	−0.9%
5	AMALAmalgamated Financial Corp.	Stage 3 · wk 2	94	+8.1%
6	BOTJBank of the James Financial Group, Inc.	Stage 2 · wk 58	93	+9.0%
7	ATLOAmes National Corporation	Stage 2 · wk 68	92	+9.5%
8	RBKBRhinebeck Bancorp, Inc.	Stage 2 · wk 38	92	+0.9%
…102	HWBKHawthorn Bancshares, Inc.	Stage 3 · wk 1	81	+4.4%

vs 52W High

-0.8%

$29.21 lo$40.10 hi

Near 52W high, distribution zone

The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.

Stage Maturity

Week 1

1w13w26w

Week 1, early distribution

How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.

vs 200 DMA

10.4%

200 DMA: $36.06 · rising

Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.

Rel Volume

0.65x

vs 50-day avg

Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.

Trend Health

↓

Short-term trend rolling over

Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.

+4.4%

+4.3%

+15.4%

YTD

+19.6%

+38.5%

Scan Membership

Breakout Watch

Latest: 2025-06-03

11 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2018-10-16.

A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.

Recent Stage Timeline

2026-10-22S3

Wk 1 · Vol 0.65x

2026-10-21S3

Wk 1 · Vol 0.41x

2026-10-20S32→3

Wk 1 · Vol 0.58x

2026-10-19S2

Wk 28 · Vol 0.70x

2026-10-16S2

Wk 28 · Vol 1.80x

2026-10-15S2

Wk 28 · Vol 0.89x

2026-10-14S2

Wk 27 · Vol 1.11x

2026-10-13S2

Wk 27 · Vol 1.32x

2026-10-12S2

Wk 27 · Vol 0.88x

2026-10-09S2

Wk 27 · Vol 0.63x

2026-10-08S2

Wk 27 · Vol 1.11x

2026-10-07S2

Wk 26 · Vol 0.78x

Moving averages & range

50 DMA

$38.74

200 DMA

$36.06

52W High

$40.10

52W Low

$29.21

5D Low

$38.06

Resistance levels (recent highs)

20d High

$39.79

60d High

$40.10

120d High

$40.10

250d High

$40.10

Next resistance

+0.8%

to 60d High

P/E (TTM)

10.8

Forward —

Earnings Growth (YoY)

+20.5%

Revenue +14.9%

ROE

+14.9%

Profit margin +30.2%

Dividend Yield

2.19%

P/B 1.5

Hawthorn Bancshares: quick answers

What stage is Hawthorn Bancshares in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Hawthorn Bancshares (HWBK) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Oct 20, 2026 and is in its first week there. What the four stages mean

Is Hawthorn Bancshares in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. Hawthorn Bancshares is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 10.4% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is Hawthorn Bancshares from its 52-week high?

Hawthorn Bancshares closed at $39.79 on Oct 22, 2026, 0.8% below its 52-week high of $40.10. Its 52-week low is $29.21.

How has Hawthorn Bancshares performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Hawthorn Bancshares is up 38.5% over the past year and up 19.6% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Hawthorn Bancshares in?

Hawthorn Bancshares is in the Banks - Regional industry, part of the Financials sector.

About this companyFinancials· Banks - Regional

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Hawthorn Bank that provides various banking products and services to families and businesses. It offers checking and savings accounts, and certificates of deposit. The company also provides commercial and industrial, single payment personal, mortgage, installment, and commercial and residential real estate loans. In addition, it provides trust, wealth and treasury management, and brokerage services; and safety deposit boxes, debit cards, and internet banking services. Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. was formerly known as Exchange National Bancshares, Inc. and changed its name to Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. in 2007. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri.

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