Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) Stock Price & Analysis
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) closed at USD 12.71 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 5.39% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 12.06; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 11.94–12.73 on volume of 4,011,580 shares. Market capitalization is $2.70B, with a 52-week range of USD 11.24–17.73 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (HAYW)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 27, 2026): revenue $1.17B, net income $161M (13.8% margin), free cash flow $206M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 16.7x (avg 29.5x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 11.7x, net debt $462M.
- Earnings quality: non-operating income -$51.0M vs operating income $247M over the last four quarters; P/E excluding non-operating income ≈13.3x (estimate: non-operating income taxed at the company's 17.6% effective rate).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.70 on a 1–5 scale) (10 analysts), mean target USD 16.5 (range 13–19.5).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -17.1% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -47.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 0.15, revenue estimate $252M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (HAYW)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.40B | $1.31B | $992M | $1.05B | $1.12B | $1.17B |
| Gross profit | $656M | $597M | $429M | $487M | $539M | — |
| Operating income | $318M | $286M | $175M | $209M | $233M | $247M |
| Net income | $204M | $179M | $80.7M | $119M | $152M | $161M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.49 | $0.78 | $0.37 | $0.54 | $0.68 | — |
| Free cash flow | $163M | $86.3M | $156M | $190M | $227M | $206M |
| Gross margin | 46.8% | 45.4% | 43.3% | 46.3% | 48.0% | — |
| Operating margin | 22.7% | 21.7% | 17.7% | 19.9% | 20.8% | 21.1% |
| Net margin | 14.5% | 13.6% | 8.1% | 11.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| Revenue growth | +60.1% | -6.3% | -24.5% | +6.0% | +6.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $266M | $56.2M | $203M | $197M | $399M | — |
| Total debt | $995M | $1.11B | $1.11B | $971M | $960M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 27, 2026) (HAYW)
P/E 16.7x · P/E ex non-operating (est.) ≈13.3x · P/S 2.3x · EV/EBITDA 11.7x · EV/Sales 2.7x · P/FCF 13.1x · P/B 1.7x · FCF yield 7.62% · Earnings yield 5.99% · Buyback yield (TTM) 2.57% · Net debt $462M · EV $3.16B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 22.7x, Dec 2024 28.5x, Dec 2023 37.2x.
Analysts (HAYW)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.70 on a 1–5 scale), 10 analysts; mean target USD 16.5 (low 13, high 19.5).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-09 | Goldman Sachs | Target lowered | Neutral | $17 → $14 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (HAYW)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -17.1% | -47.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -17.2% | -11.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 33.0% | 37.8% |
| Max drawdown | -34.4% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -69.3% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |
Companies that name HAYW in their SEC reports
| Relationship to HAYW | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| customer | POOL CORP (POOL) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “Our largest suppliers include Pentair plc, Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. and Hayward Holdings, Inc., which accounted for approximately 20%, 12% and 11%, respectively, of the cost of products we sold in 2025.” |
HAYW analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.15 | $0.15 | +1.1% | $251.7M | 9 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.32 | $0.32 | -0.5% | $354.5M | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.86 | $0.84 | +2.6% | $1.18B | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.95 | $0.94 | +0.8% | $1.24B | 10 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 12.71 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 5.39% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 12.06 |
| Open | USD 12.03 |
| Day Range | USD 11.94 – 12.73 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 11.24 – 17.73 |
| Volume | 4,011,580 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.70B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (HAYW)
Nexqual's technical model rates HAYW "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 55.83 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 13.07) |
| MACD | -0.27 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (HAYW)
Wall Street analysts rate HAYW "Hold" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 16.5 (range USD 13–19.5), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 16.5 |
| High Target | USD 19.5 |
| Low Target | USD 13 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 7 / 0 |
Earnings (HAYW)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.15 |
| Revenue Estimate | $251.74M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.26 vs est 0.24 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.13 vs est 0.11 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.29 vs est 0.28 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.14 vs est 0.12 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (HAYW)
| Total Revenue | $1.17B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +6.30% |
| Gross Margin | +47.95% |
| Operating Margin | +24.11% |
| Profit Margin | +13.83% |
| ROE | +10.41% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.63 |
| Current Ratio | 3.33 |
| Total Cash | $487.28M |
| Total Debt | $1.01B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $205.50M (17.6% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (HAYW)
Nexqual rates Hayward Holdings, Inc.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 48%, operating 24% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $483M cash and investments vs $946M debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $206M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 18% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 10%, ROA 5.0% |
Ownership (HAYW)
| Insider Ownership | +2.24% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +111.96% |
| Shares Outstanding | 212.12M |
| Float | 207.12M |
| Short % of Float | +4.89% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (HAYW)
Hayward Holdings, Inc. is led by Kevin P. Holleran, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Kevin P. Holleran |
|---|---|
| Senior VP, Treasurer & CFO | Eifion S. Jones |
| Senior Vice President & Chief Global Operations Officer | Eric Sejourne |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Kevin Richard Maczka |
Major Backers & Investors (HAYW)
Notable institutional backers of Hayward Holdings, Inc. include FMR, LLC, Fiduciary Management, Inc., JPMorgan, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 8.14% |
| Fiduciary Management, Inc. | 5.51% |
| JPMorgan | 5.09% |
| Fidelity | 4.11% |
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 3.66% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 3.02% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 11.51% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.23% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.01% |
| State Street | 3.11% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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