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Hayward Holdings (HAYW) Stock Price & Analysis

HAYW Stock Chart & Stats

$16.12$0.55(3.53%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$12$14$163 Aug17 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
$15.58 - $16.15
52-Week Range
$11.24 - $17.42
Previous Close
$15.57
Volume
2.40M
Average Volume (3M)
4.01M
Market Cap
$3.36B
Enterprise Value
$3.27B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$475.44M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$956.39M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
20.4
Beta
0.82
Next Earnings
Mar 03, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.31
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Recurring Aftermarket Demand

An installed base producing more than 85% of sales gives Hayward a durable replacement and maintenance revenue stream. This reduces reliance on new pool construction, supports demand visibility across cycles, and provides a foundation for sustained sales as equipment ages.

Market Share Gains And Innovation

Broad-based share gains across regions, product categories and dealer types indicate competitive traction beyond temporary market growth. Differentiated products, dealer conversion and investment in automation and connected systems can strengthen Hayward’s market position over multiple quarters.

Strong Cash Generation And Liquidity

Strong free cash flow and substantial liquidity give Hayward flexibility to fund product investment, manufacturing improvements, acquisitions and shareholder returns. This financial capacity also improves resilience while the company manages seasonal demand and industry variability.

Bears Say

Weak New-Construction Market

A prolonged decline in new pool construction limits demand from initial equipment installations and keeps the company exposed to a weak portion of the market. Continued permitting softness could constrain volume growth and leave aftermarket demand carrying more of the burden.

Inflation And Tariff Cost Pressure

Persistent inflation and tariff exposure can pressure gross margins if pricing does not fully offset higher input costs. Although Hayward has taken targeted price increases, further cost escalation may challenge margin sustainability and customer acceptance across the portfolio.

Recent Operating Cash Flow Pressure

Lower operating cash flow despite solid earnings signals that working-capital demands are absorbing more cash. Higher inventory and shipment timing tied to the early-buy program could reduce cash conversion and temporarily limit the funds available for investment or capital returns.

Hayward Holdings News

HAYW FAQ

What was Hayward Holdings’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hayward Holdings lowest stock price was $11.24 and its highest was $17.42 in the past 12 months.
What is Hayward Holdings’s market cap?
Hayward Holdings’s market cap is $3.36B.
When is Hayward Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hayward Holdings’s next earnings report is estimated for Mar 03, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 121 days.
How were Hayward Holdings’s earnings last quarter?
Hayward Holdings released its earnings results on Oct 28, 2026. The company reported $0.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.153 by $0.027.
Is Hayward Holdings overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hayward Holdings’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hayward Holdings pay dividends?
Hayward Holdings does not currently pay dividends.
What is Hayward Holdings’s EPS estimate?
Hayward Holdings’s EPS estimate is 0.31.
How many shares outstanding does Hayward Holdings have?
Hayward Holdings has 208,390,140 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hayward Holdings’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hayward Holdings reported an EPS of $0.18 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.153. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 13.507%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hayward Holdings?
Hedge funds hold Hayward Holdings shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Hayward Holdings is 71,885,148 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 361.8K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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