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Hawthorn Bancshares delivers solid fourth-quarter 2025 earnings as net income rises sharply and net interest margin improves, driven by higher asset yields and lower funding costs.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWBK), (the "Company"), the holding company for Hawthorn Bank, reported fourth quarter 2025 net income of $6.2 million, or earnings per diluted share ("EPS") of $0.90, and net income of $23.8 million, or EPS of $3.43, for the year ended December 31, 2025.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWBK) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per common share, an increase of $0.01 per common share, or 5%, from the previous quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on April 1, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2026.

Discover why Zacks rates Hawthorn Bancshares as "Neutral", being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore HWBK's improving profitability and solid capital amid emerging credit and funding risks.

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