Hayward
Supplies connected, energy-efficient equipment for residential and commercial pools.
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Sells pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, lighting, sanitizers, and automation for residential and commercial pools. Its pool-system focus combines equipment with connected, energy-efficient upgrades.
Product lines cover pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, sanitizers, automation and controls, lighting, safety equipment, and flow-control products for pools. Current offerings emphasize connected, energy-efficient equipment, including LED lighting and water features.
Sales serve residential and commercial pools, using a broad pool-system portfolio rather than a single flagship category. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and has operated as a public company since its NYSE listing in 2021.
Founded as a metal foundry in 1925, it later shifted toward plastics-based pool products. Its operating emphasis combines digital connection with sustainability and water safety.
Company facts
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Key statistics
Year to date −10.2% · Average volume (30d) 2.4M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | Wolfe Research | Downgrade | Outperform | Peer Perform |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Stifel | Upgrade | Hold | Buy |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Keybanc | Downgrade | Overweight | Sector Weight |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026Q2 FY26 | $0.23 | $0.26 | +10.9% | $303.3M | $318.4M | +5.0% | +0.93% |
| Apr 29, 2026Q1 FY26 | $0.11 | $0.13 | +18.2% | $239.1M | $255.2M | +6.7% | +0.74% |
| Feb 25, 2026Q4 FY25 | $0.28 | $0.29 | +3.6% | $331.7M | $349.4M | +5.3% | +5.27% |
| Oct 29, 2025Q3 FY25 | $0.12 | $0.14 | +15.8% | $231.5M | $237.2M | +2.5% | +0.29% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $228.8M | $299.6M | $244.3M | $349.4M | $255.2M | $318.4M | |
| Gross profit | $106.5M | $151.0M | $118.3M | $135.5M | $112.3M | $155.1M | |
| Operating income | $35.4M | $72.9M | $41.3M | $87.4M | $43.0M | $76.0M | |
| Net income | $14.3M | $44.8M | $24.0M | $68.4M | $23.4M | $45.6M | |
| Diluted EPS | $0.06 | $0.20 | $0.11 | $0.31 | $0.11 | $0.21 | |
| Gross margin | 46.6% | 50.4% | 48.4% | 38.8% | 44.0% | 48.7% | |
| Operating margin | 15.5% | 24.3% | 16.9% | 25.0% | 16.8% | 23.9% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $1.40B · FY22 $1.31B · FY23 $992.5M · FY24 $1.05B · FY25 $1.12B
Revenue by product · Q2 FY26
Revenue by geography · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 27, 2026Cash & short-term investments $483.4M · Total debt $10.8M · Total assets $3.12B · Shareholders' equity $1.60B
Dividends
No dividends on record.
Ownership
A 13F quarter can total more than the shares outstanding — sub-advisers file the same block twice, and a filer's own share count can be a quarter stale. No split is drawn from it.
Shares outstanding 212.12M · Float 207.12M · 97.6% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSD Capital, L.P. | 26.98M | 12.50% | 13G | Sep 23, 2024 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 24.41M | 11.51% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
| FMR LLC | 17.27M | 8.14% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Fiduciary Management Inc /WI/ | 11.72M | 5.40% | 13G | Aug 4, 2026 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | 10.79M | 5.09% | 13F | Aug 12, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Susan M. Canning | officer: SVP, CLO, Corporate Secretary | −7,000 | $15.03 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Kevin Holleran | director, officer: President and CEO | −50,000 | $15.31 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Kevin Holleran | director, officer: President and CEO | −50,000 | $17.07 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Kevin Holleran | director, officer: President and CEO | −120,000 | $17.28 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Kevin Holleran | director, officer: President and CEO | −52,389 | $13.79 |
Peers
- Pentair
Broad pool-equipment overlap across residential and commercial systems
- Materion
Dolphin robotic-cleaner overlap in residential and public pools
- Waters
Pool filtration, sanitation and equipment overlap





