Hayward Holdings, Inc.

Hayward Holdings, Inc.

HAYWยทNYSE

$13.95

-0.036%
IndustrialsElectrical Equipment & Parts

Hayward Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of pool equipment and associated automation systems in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company offers residential and commercial pool equipment, including pumps, filters, heaters, automatic pool cleaners, LED lighting, Internet of things enabled controls, alternate sanitizers, and water features. It sells its products through specialty distributors, retailers, and buying groups. Hayward Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$3.03B
EPS0.7000
P/E Ratio19.93
Earnings Date07/29/2026
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Hayward Holdings, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that HAYW stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 15.75, with estimates ranging from a low of 11.00 to a high of 19.00.

Lowest Target
11.00
-21.15%
Consensus Target
15.75
12.90%
Highest Target
19.00
36.20%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 15.75, with estimates ranging from a low of 11.00 to a high of 19.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+12.9%

Moderate upside. Analysts expect positive returns but with limited margin of safety. Consider entry timing.

Analyst Agreement

50.8% spread

Mixed analyst views. Wide target range suggests differing opinions on key value drivers, growth prospects, or risk factors.

Risk-Reward Profile

1.71x

Balanced risk-reward. Upside and downside potential relatively symmetric. Suitable for moderate risk tolerance with conviction in thesis.

Analyst Conviction

Low

Bearish or uncertain outlook. Limited upside or poor consensus suggests challenges ahead or fundamental concerns.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Hayward Holdings, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
1.12B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.17B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.16B - 1.18B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+4.2%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Hayward Holdings, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
151.57M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
189.42M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
187.24M - 191.60M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+25.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Hayward Holdings, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.70
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$0.86
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$0.85 - $0.87
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+22.3%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage5 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Hayward Holdings, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
237.14M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
231.06M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
229.55M - 233.05M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-2.6%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Hayward Holdings, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
294.42M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
291.02M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
289.12M - 293.52M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-1.2%

Declining expectations indicate headwindsโ€”investigate whether temporary or structural issues.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

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Hayward Holdings, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
246.89M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
254.01M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
252.36M - 256.20M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+2.9%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage7 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread2%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Hayward Holdings, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $29K and sold $12.74M worth of HAYW shares, resulting in $12.71M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

2.2K

28.61K

Sold

157.2K

2.19M

Net Activity

-2.2M

-$2.16M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

157.2K

2.50M

Net Activity

-2.5M

-$2.50M

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

206.7K

3.35M

Net Activity

-3.3M

-$3.35M

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

317.3K

4.70M

Net Activity

-4.7M

-$4.70M

Top Buyers

1
CSM

Canning Susan M.

Officer: Svp, Clo, Corporate Secretary

2.2K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$29K

Top Sellers

1
HK

Holleran Kevin

Director, Officer: President And Ceo

738.3K sharesโ€ข13 transactions

$11.17M

2
JE

Jones Eifion

Officer: Senior Vice President And Cfo

100.0K sharesโ€ข5 transactions

$1.57M

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $12.71M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$2.16M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

Moderate Selling

2 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. More insiders selling than buying suggests cautious or negative sentiment.

Insider Activity Insight

Persistent selling pressure: Consistent insider selling with weak buy/sell ratio suggests insiders may be capitalizing on current valuation. Exercise caution and review recent earnings quality and management commentary.