Hayward NYSE: HAYW reported third-quarter 2026 net sales growth of 6% to $260 million, supported by price realization and higher volumes, while adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 29% to $0.18.

Hayward Holdings shows a durable gross margin near 48% in Q3 2026 and a steadily rising equity base, with retained earnings climbing from $628.3M in Q2 2024 to $952.5M, suggesting the balance sheet is strengthening through internal earnings retention.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 28, 2026 | $0.18+17.9% vs $0.15 | $260M+3.3% vs $252M |
Q3 2026 Jul 29, 2026 | $0.26+10.9% vs $0.23 | $318M+5.0% vs $303M |
Q2 2026 Apr 29, 2026 | $0.13+18.2% vs $0.11 | $255M+6.7% vs $239M |
Q1 2026 Feb 25, 2026 | $0.29+3.6% vs $0.28 | $349M+45.5% vs $240M |
Hayward NYSE: HAYW reported third-quarter 2026 net sales growth of 6% to $260 million, supported by price realization and higher volumes, while adjusted diluted earnings per share increased 29% to $0.18.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.18 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.15 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.14 per share a year ago.
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 third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended September 26, 2026. Comparisons are to financial results for the prior-year third fiscal quarter. CEO COMMENTS “Hayward delivered an.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.24 | $3.52B | 20.71 | 6.71% | 14.35% | 10.62% | — | |
| $211.70 | $7.71B | 19.21 | -0.41% | 7.27% | 32.96% | 2.34% | |
| $0.06 | $514.77K | -0.00 | -6.63% | -21.24% | — | — | |
| $71.47 | $382.76M | 9.99 | 4.1% | 6.75% | 19.83% | 1.12% | |
| $78.79 | $2.59B | 19.34 | 6.33% | 3.38% | 11.45% | 2.03% | |
| $319.21 | $12.55B | 80.55 | 17.5% | 10.06% | 10.44% | — |
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Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) reported $1.18B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $1.12B in fiscal year 2025. That is 53% more than the $733.4M of fiscal year 2019.
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) grew revenue by 7.6% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) earned $169.8M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 14.4% net margin).
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) had a return on equity (ROE) of 10.6% over the trailing twelve months. That is in line with the market's typical 10-15%.
Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) generated $160.4M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.