Machine learning predictions based on historical earnings data and price patterns
1-Day Prediction
+1.37%
$15.46
100% positive prob.
5-Day Prediction
+2.85%
$15.68
100% positive prob.
20-Day Prediction
+1.63%
$15.50
95% positive prob.
| Quarter | Signal | 1D Return | 5D Return | 20D Return | Confidence | Actual 5D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | BUY | +1.37% | +2.85% | +1.63% | 100.0% | Pending |
| Q1 2026 | BUY | +1.43% | +3.12% | +2.32% | 100.0% | +0.13% |
| Q4 2025 | BUY | +1.00% | +3.09% | +3.37% | 100.0% | +3.40% |
SEC 8-K filings with transcript text
Jul 29, 2026 · 100% conf.
1D
+1.37%
$15.46
Act: +0.79%
5D
+2.85%
$15.68
20D
+1.63%
$15.50
2 a2026q2991er.htm
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July 29, 2026
Hayward Holdings Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results and Confirms 2026 Guidance
•Net Sales increased 6% year-over-year to $318.4 million
•Net Income increased 2% year-over-year to $45.6 million
•Adjusted EBITDA* increased 5% year-over-year to $92.7 million
•Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 5% year-over-year to $0.21
•Adjusted diluted EPS* increased 8% year-over-year to $0.26
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) (“Hayward,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a leading global specialty water management company focused on designing and manufacturing pool and outdoor living technology and industrial flow control products, today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended June 27, 2026. Comparisons are to financial results for the prior-year second fiscal quarter.
“Hayward delivered a strong second quarter and first half of 2026, reflecting continued disciplined execution and the resilience of our installed base aftermarket business model,” said Kevin Holleran, Hayward’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Net sales increased 6% year-over-year in the quarter and 9% through the first half, driven by strong price realization and stable volume performance. Solid cash flow generation enabled us to reduce net leverage to 1.5x, the lowest level since the Company’s initial public offering (“IPO”) in 2021, while returning capital to stockholders through share repurchases. During the quarter, we completed a successful debt refinancing to extend maturities, reduce our cost of capital, and further enhance our financial flexibility. With balanced channel inventory levels and increasing traction with our share gain initiatives, we are maintaining our full year guidance. We remain confident in our ability to execute our strategic growth plans, deliver profitable growth, and create long-term stockholder value.”
Net sales increased by 6% to $318.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase in net sales during the quarter was driven by positive net price to offset inflation and tariffs and the favorable impact from foreign currency translation.
Gross profit increased by 5% to $155.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. Gross profit margin decreased by 50 basis points to 48.7% primarily due to an increase in cost of sales driven by tariffs and inflation, partially offset by positive net price.
Selling, general, and administrative expense (“SG&A”) increased by 4% to $64.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase in SG&A was mainly attributable to higher incentive compensation. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A decreased to 20.2% for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to 20.5% in the prior-year period, a decrease of 30 basis points, as the growth in net sales exceeded the growth in SG&A.
Research, development, and engineering expense (“RD&E”) increased by 25% to $7.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. RD&E spend continues to be focused on new product development and new product performance improvements. As a percentage of net sales, RD&E increased to 2.4% for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to 2.0% in the prior-year period, an increase of 40 basis points.
Operating income increased by 6% to $76.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, due to the aggregated effects of the items described above. Operating income as a percentage of net sales was 23.9% for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, a 10 basis point increase compared to 23.8% in the prior-year period.
Interest expense, net, increased by 24% to $17.0 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to $5.2 million of debt financing costs from the entry into the Amended and Restated First Lien Credit Agreement on June 23, 2026, partially offset by higher interest income on cash deposits and lower net interest expense on bank debt.
Net income increased by 2% to $45.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. Net income margin decreased by 70 basis points to 14.3%. Adjusted net income* increased by 11% to $57.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. Adjusted net income margin* increased by 70 basis points to 18.1%.
Adjusted EBITDA* increased by 5% to $92.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $88.2 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin* decreased by 40 basis points to 29.1%.
Diluted EPS increased by 5% to $0.21 for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. Adjusted diluted EPS* increased by 8% to $0.26 for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
North America (“NAM”)
Net sales increased by 9% to $277.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase was driven by positive net price to offset inflation
Apr 29, 2026 · 100% conf.
1D
+1.43%
$15.11
Act: +0.74%
5D
+3.12%
$15.37
Act: +0.13%
20D
+2.32%
$15.25
Act: -5.30%
2 a2026q1991er.htm
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April 29, 2026
Hayward Holdings Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
and Increases Guidance
•Net Sales increased 12% year-over-year to $255.2 million
•Net Income increased 63% year-over-year to $23.4 million
•Adjusted EBITDA* increased 15% year-over-year to $56.4 million
•Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased 83% year-over-year to $0.11
•Adjusted diluted EPS* increased 30% year-over-year to $0.13
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) (“Hayward,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a leading global specialty water management company focused on designing and manufacturing pool and outdoor living technology and industrial flow control products, today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended March 28, 2026. Comparisons are to financial results for the prior-year first fiscal quarter.
“Hayward delivered an outstanding first quarter highlighted by double-digit net sales growth and increased profitability,” said Kevin Holleran, Hayward’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Net sales increased 12% year-over-year, primarily driven by further strong price realization and positive volume growth, underscoring the strength of our predominantly installed base aftermarket business model and disciplined execution of our strategic initiatives. We achieved another quarter of margin expansion while making targeted investments in new product innovation and customer service. Based on our strong start to the year, we are increasing our full year guidance and remain confident in our ability to deliver continued profitable growth and stockholder value.”
Net sales increased by 12% to $255.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase in net sales during the quarter was driven by positive net price to offset inflation and tariffs, the favorable impact from foreign currency translation, and an increase in volume.
Gross profit increased by 13% to $118.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Gross profit margin increased by 50 basis points to 46.5% primarily due to positive net price and operating efficiencies, partially offset by an increase in cost of sales driven by tariffs and inflation.
Selling, general, and administrative expense (“SG&A”) increased by 10% to $62.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase in SG&A was mainly attributable to the timing of certain sales expenses during the year, incremental advertising expense for trade shows and new customers, and increased software costs. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A decreased to 24.5% for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 as compared to 24.9% in the prior-year period, a decrease of 40 basis points, as the growth in net sales exceeded the growth in SG&A.
Research, development, and engineering expense (“RD&E”) increased by 13% to $6.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase was primarily driven by investments in new product development and new product performance improvements. As a percentage of net sales, RD&E remained relatively consistent as 2.6% for both the first quarters of fiscal 2026 and 2025.
Operating income increased by 27% to $42.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, due to the aggregated effects of the items described above. Operating income as a percentage of net sales was 16.6% for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, a 200 basis point increase compared to 14.6% in the prior-year period.
Interest expense, net, decreased by 16% to $11.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to higher interest income on cash deposits and decreased net interest expense on bank debt.
Net income increased by 63% to $23.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Net income margin increased by 290 basis points to 9.2%. Adjusted net income* increased by 35% to $29.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Adjusted net income margin* increased by 200 basis points to 11.7%.
Adjusted EBITDA* increased by 15% to $56.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to $49.1 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA margin* increased by 60 basis points to 22.1%.
Diluted EPS increased by 83% to $0.11 for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Adjusted diluted EPS* increased by 30% to $0.13 for the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
North America (“NAM”)
Net sales increased by 12% to $209.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The increase was driven by positive net price to offset inflation and tariffs, an increase in volume, and the favorable impact from foreign currency translation.
Segment income increased by 16% to $50.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Adjusted segment income* increased by 13% to $57.3 million.
Europe & Rest of World (“E&RW”)
Net sales incre
Feb 25, 2026 · 100% conf.
1D
+1.00%
$15.14
Act: +5.27%
5D
+3.09%
$15.45
Act: +3.40%
20D
+3.37%
$15.49
hayw-20260225FALSE000183462200018346222026-02-252026-02-25
Washington, D.C. 20549
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 25, 2026
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-4020882-2060643 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1415 Vantage Park Drive Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28203 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(704) 837-8002 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, par value $0.001 per shareHAYWNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 25, 2026, Hayward Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025.
A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
The information in this Item 2.02 (including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto) is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing by the Company, under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description
99.1 Press Release dated February 25, 2026, announcing the Company’s financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 25, 2026 By:/s/ Eifion Jones Eifion Jones Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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