HENNESSY ADVISORS INC(HNNA)Stock Analysis
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HNNA Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for HENNESSY ADVISORS INC (HNNA), a Financials sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores HNNA at 48.5/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,553 of 2,879 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. HNNA scores in the top quartile across profitability (87.4), free cash flow (86.4). Areas of concern include revenue growth (7.2) and revenue scale (8.3), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 32.6/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), HENNESSY ADVISORS INC reports quarterly revenue of $7.6M, net income of $1.9M, an operating margin of 34.5%. Top institutional holders of HNNA by reported 13-F value include VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, Truffle Hound Capital,, AEGIS FINANCIAL, based on the most recent SEC filings. HNNA trades on the Nasdaq exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1145255. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate HNNA daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for HENNESSY ADVISORS INC directly from SEC EDGAR. HENNESSY ADVISORS INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 41 and 71 since 2021, currently 48.5 — a stable long-term trajectory across 28 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
Revenue
Q2 2026
$7.6M
Net Income
Q2 2026
$1.9M
Free Cash Flow
Q2 2026
$2.2M
Operating Margin
Q2 2026
34.5%
ROIC
Q2 2026
2.6%
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+23.4% YoYNet Income
+48.8% YoYOperating Income
+40.0% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+46.0% YoYTotal Assets
+4.4% YoYTotal Debt
Op. Cash Flow
+30.0% YoY| Metric | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $29.6M +23.4% | $24.0M -19.0% | $29.7M -9.4% | $32.8M -1.9% | $33.4M -21.8% | $42.7M |
| Net Income | $7.1M +48.8% | $4.8M -22.9% | $6.2M -21.7% | $7.9M +0.8% | $7.8M -28.9% | $11.0M |
| Operating Income | $8.9M +40.0% | $6.3M -35.6% | $9.8M -9.6% | $10.9M -3.9% | $11.3M -29.3% | $16.0M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.92 +46.0% | $0.63 -23.2% | $0.82 -23.4% | $1.07 +0.9% | $1.06 -25.4% | $1.42 |
| Total Assets | $152.1M +4.4% | $145.7M +1.4% | $143.7M +41.0% | $101.9M +7.5% | $94.8M -14.0% | $110.2M |
| Total Debt | — | — | — | — | — | $17.4M |
| Operating Cash Flow | $9.3M +30.0% | $7.1M -17.7% | $8.7M -16.6% | $10.4M -2.2% | $10.6M -26.2% | $14.4M |
AI Insight: HNNA Financial Trends
HNNA stabilized at $8M quarterly revenue with consistent profitability after a sharp Q3 2024 dip, while equity steadily builds toward $100M.
• Revenue recovered from a $3M trough in Q3 2024 to a steady $8–$9M range through Q1 2026.
• Operating income swung from -$1M in Q3 2024 to a consistent $3M per quarter from Q4 2024 onward.
• Equity has grown steadily from $88M in Q3 2023 to $100M in Q1 2026 with no reported debt.
⚠ Operating cash flow declined to $1M in Q4 2025 versus $4M in Q1–Q2 2025, a notable intra-year drop.
⚠ Revenue has plateaued at $8M for three consecutive quarters — watch for signs of AUM-driven growth resumption.
AI Insight: HNNA Ratio Trends
HNNA's profitability rebounded sharply after a Q3 2024 loss but margins and returns have softened steadily through Q4 2025.
• Operating margin collapsed to -48.4% in Q3 2024 but recovered dramatically to 39.5% in Q4 2024, signaling a one-off disruption.
• Since peaking at 39.5% in Q4 2024, operating margin has declined four consecutive quarters to 31.3% in Q4 2025.
• ROIC peaked at 16.4% in Q4 2024 and has contracted to 10.5% in Q4 2025, a 590bp deterioration over three quarters.
• ROE dropped from 12.1% in Q4 2024 to 7.8% in Q4 2025, approaching levels last seen in Q2–Q3 2023.
⚠ Consistent margin compression across OpMargin, NPM, ROE, and ROIC since Q4 2024 suggests structural, not seasonal, pressure.
⚠ D/E data is entirely absent across all periods — leverage trajectory cannot be assessed.
⚠ Whether Q3 2024's loss was truly one-off or signals recurring volatility warrants close monitoring in future quarters.
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Top Institutional Holders of HNNA
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$2.3M238,856 shTruffle Hound Capital, LLC
$1.9M200,000 shAEGIS FINANCIAL CORP
$1.4M141,353 shRENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
$975.9K100,088 shAllworth Financial LP
$793.5K81,380 shPerigon Wealth Management, LLC
$622.0K63,798 shDIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$513.6K52,677 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$500.3K51,302 shNORTHERN TRUST CORP
$274.0K28,105 shVANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO
$267.1K27,391 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $2.3M | 238,856 |
| Truffle Hound Capital, LLC | $1.9M | 200,000 |
| AEGIS FINANCIAL CORP | $1.4M | 141,353 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $975.9K | 100,088 |
| Allworth Financial LP | $793.5K | 81,380 |
| Perigon Wealth Management, LLC | $622.0K | 63,798 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $513.6K | 52,677 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $500.3K | 51,302 |
| NORTHERN TRUST CORP | $274.0K | 28,105 |
| VANGUARD FIDUCIARY TRUST CO | $267.1K | 27,391 |
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