Hayward Holdings (HAYW)
NYSE:HAYW
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HAYW Stock Chart & Stats
$15.27
-$0.31(-2.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$15.27
-$0.31(-2.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.93 - $17.73
Previous CloseN/A
Volume347.56K
Average Volume (3M)1.47M
Market Cap
$3.58B
Enterprise Value$4.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$230.73M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.01B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.0
Beta0.85
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.25Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.75
Shares Outstanding216,963,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,714,293
30 Day Avg. Volume1,470,311
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.81
Price to Book (P/B)2.10
Price to Sales (P/S)2.98
P/FCF Ratio14.82
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.13
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.81
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.92
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.50Price Target Upside14.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.18B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Margin SustainabilityHigh gross and operating margins indicate a structurally profitable business model with meaningful pricing power and operating leverage. Sustained margins support cash generation, capacity for reinvestment in new products and fault tolerance to input-cost volatility over the medium term.
Conservative Capital StructureVery low reported leverage and a dramatic reduction in debt materially expand financial flexibility. A conservative balance sheet allows funding of CapEx, product launches, or strategic actions without acute refinancing pressure and improves resilience to cyclical demand swings.
Durable Aftermarket & Product MomentumA large installed-base aftermarket proportion provides recurring demand and revenue visibility independent of new-build cycles. Coupled with noted product adoption (OmniX and new launches), this supports steady aftermarket-driven sales, higher customer lifetime value, and durable revenue in coming quarters.
Bears Say
Weakened Cash ConversionA sharp decline in trailing free cash flow and operating cash conversion below net income signals working-capital strain or timing effects that can constrain discretionary investments. If the weaker cash conversion persists, it limits capital allocation flexibility despite strong accounting earnings.
Input-Cost & Tariff PressureExposure to commodity, freight and tariff inflation creates a structural margin risk if cost pass-through is incomplete or demand softens. Prolonged input-cost inflation or new tariff actions could erode pricing margins and force trade-offs between volume and profitability over the medium term.
Revenue Seasonality And VolatilitySeasonal Early Buy programs, irregular AR sales and regional disruptions produce swings in cash and working capital, and prior uneven top-line trends highlight sensitivity to construction cycles and geopolitics. This variability complicates forecasting and capital allocation over the next several quarters.
Hayward Holdings News
HAYW FAQ
What was Hayward Holdings’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hayward Holdings lowest stock price was $12.93 and its highest was $17.73 in the past 12 months.
What is Hayward Holdings’s market cap?
Hayward Holdings’s market cap is $3.58B.
When is Hayward Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hayward Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 38 days.
How were Hayward Holdings’s earnings last quarter?
Hayward Holdings released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.109 by $0.021.
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 0.25.
How many shares outstanding does Hayward Holdings have?
Hayward Holdings has 216,963,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hayward Holdings’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hayward Holdings reported an EPS of $0.13 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.109. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.696%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hayward Holdings?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HAYW
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Hayward Holdings Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$17.50 (14.60% Upside)
$17.50 (14.60% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
HAYW Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 106.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.06%
Trailing 12-Months
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was broadly positive: the company delivered above-expectation Q1 results with double-digit sales and earnings growth, margin expansion, improved year-over-year leverage, and raised full-year guidance. Key strengths include strong pricing execution, product momentum (OmniX and discretionary categories), regional gains (notably Canada and commercial), and a durable aftermarket mix. Near-term challenges include significant Q1 operating cash usage due to seasonal Early Buy timing and the absence of prior-year AR sale proceeds, localized geopolitical disruption in the Middle East affecting Rest of World, and rising input costs (specialty metals, freight, resins, energy) that may compress margins in Q2 before mitigations take hold. Overall, the positive operational and financial trends materially outweigh the transitory and manageable headwinds.View all HAYW earnings summariesHAYW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.50
▲(14.60% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
2.58% Insiders
38.21% Mutual Funds
24.91% Other Institutional Investors
12.03% Public Companies and
Individual Investors