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SVP Of Hayward Holdings Makes $52K Sale - Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW)

Susan Canning, SVP of Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW), sold 3,500 shares for $52,710. The company's revenue grew 6.27% in Q2 2026, with a gross margin of 48.7% and an EPS of 0.21. Its P/E ratio is 20.29, and its P/S ratio is 2.78. The stock was up 3.39% at $14.61.

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Published Aug 19, 2026, 3:01 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$HAYWNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The insider sale is a routine disclosure with limited trading relevance.

02

Market read

Minor insider sell; no significant market move expected.

03

What to watch

No new operational or financial data released; only insider transaction.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: pre‑market today

Background

Hayward Holdings manufactures pool equipment; shares rose 3.39% despite the insider sell.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$HAYWNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Form 4 disclosed SVP Susan Canning sold 3,500 shares of Hayward Holdings for $52,710.

Expected impact

Minimal impact; price likely unchanged.

Evidence & confidence

Sale amount is low relative to market cap and insider rank; no material effect expected.

Market effects

Sector

None; pool equipment sector unchanged.

Regional

None; company is US‑based with limited regional effect.

Global

Low; no broader market impact.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sell could be personal liquidity need, not a negative signal.

Key entities

  • Company
    Hayward Holdings

    NYSE‑listed pool equipment manufacturer.

  • Individual
    Susan Canning

    Senior Vice President at Hayward Holdings.

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