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HAYW Stock Chart & Stats
$14.52
$0.12(0.83%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$14.52
$0.12(0.83%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.63 - $17.73
Previous Close$14.5
Volume2.40M
Average Volume (3M)2.04M
Market Cap
$2.73B
Enterprise Value$4.17K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$483.38M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.81M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.0
Beta0.92
Next Earnings
Nov 03, 2026EPS Estimate
0.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.75
Shares Outstanding212,119,580
10 Day Avg. Volume2,067,437
30 Day Avg. Volume2,036,251
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.81
Price to Book (P/B)2.10
Price to Sales (P/S)2.98
P/FCF Ratio14.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.50Price Target Upside27.41% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.18B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Growth And ProfitabilityHayward is combining solid revenue growth with strong profitability, indicating healthy demand and effective operating execution. The maintained FY2026 outlook, rising earnings, and near-record margins support durable earnings power and provide resources for continued product investment.
Cash Generation And LiquidityStrong free cash flow and substantial liquidity improve Hayward’s ability to fund capital investment, support product development, reduce leverage, and return capital without relying heavily on external financing. This financial capacity should help the company manage seasonal demand and operational volatility.
Lower Financing CostsThe refinancing extends debt maturities while reducing annual interest expense, improving funding visibility and supporting future cash generation. Longer-dated financing also lowers near-term refinancing pressure, giving management greater flexibility to invest, deleverage, and sustain shareholder returns.
Bears Say
Revenue VolatilityThe uneven revenue pattern shows that Hayward’s top line remains sensitive to industry and consumer cycles rather than following a consistently steady trajectory. Continued volatility could complicate planning, reduce operating leverage, and make sustained earnings growth less predictable over the next several quarters.
Regional Weakness And Cost PressureInternational weakness and elevated input and logistics costs can weigh on both demand and profitability beyond a single reporting period. Although management is pursuing mitigation actions, weaker regions and inflationary pressures may limit margin expansion and offset gains from North America.
Leverage VariabilityMaterial changes in leverage indicate an inconsistent capital structure and make financial risk harder to assess across cycles. Even with recent improvement, elevated or volatile debt levels can constrain capital allocation, increase sensitivity to interest costs, and reduce resilience if operating conditions weaken.
Hayward Holdings News
HAYW FAQ
What was Hayward Holdings’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hayward Holdings lowest stock price was $12.63 and its highest was $17.73 in the past 12 months.
What is Hayward Holdings’s market cap?
Hayward Holdings’s market cap is $2.73B.
When is Hayward Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hayward Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 03, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were Hayward Holdings’s earnings last quarter?
Hayward Holdings released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.234 by $0.026.
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 0.16.
How many shares outstanding does Hayward Holdings have?
Hayward Holdings has 212,119,580 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hayward Holdings’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hayward Holdings reported an EPS of $0.26 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.234. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.927%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hayward Holdings?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HAYW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Hayward Holdings Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$18.50 (27.41% Upside)
$18.50 (27.41% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HAYW Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 45.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-18.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.66%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Hayward Holdings
Hayward Holdings, Inc., established in 1925 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and global marketing of a diverse range of swimming pool equipment and integrated automation systems. Its extensive product line caters to both residential and commercial clients, featuring essential components such as circulation pumps, advanced filtration systems, heating units, robotic pool cleaners, energy-efficient LED lighting, smart Internet of Things (IoT) controls, alternative water treatment solutions, and decorative water features. The company distributes its offerings through a varied network that includes specialty distributors, retail partners, and group purchasing organizations, serving markets across North America, Europe, and other international territories.
HAYW Company Deck
HAYW Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call conveyed a positive outlook: the company reported solid top-line growth (6% Q2, 9% H1), near-record margins despite inflationary pressures, improved leverage (net leverage 1.5x), meaningful liquidity and successful refinancing lowering annual interest expense by ~$6 million. Management maintained full-year guidance and highlighted progress on product innovation, AI customer-service gains and share repurchases. The principal negatives were regional weakness in Europe/Rest of World driven by geopolitical disruption, some margin pressure from elevated commodity and freight costs, a modest decline in operating cash flow vs. prior year, and the remaining complexity related to IEEPA refunds — but these issues appear manageable within the company's stated mitigation plans.View all HAYW earnings summariesHAYW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$18.50
▲(27.41% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.64% Insiders
38.59% Mutual Funds
24.70% Other Institutional Investors
11.37% Public Companies and
Individual Investors