Hayward Holdings, Inc.
Hayward reported Q2 results, citing resilient North American aftermarket demand, positive price realization, and stable volumes, according to management. CEO Kevin Holleran and CFO Eifion Jones discussed inventory normalization, market share gains, gross margin outlook (expected to hold near last year’s levels), pricing power, and modest IEEPA tariff refund impact. The stock was about $16.09.
HOLLERAN KEVIN (President and CEO) sold 50,000 shares of Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) at $15.31 ($0.77M total) on 2026-08-03 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
Hayward (HAYW) reported Q2 revenue of $318.4M, up 6.3% year over year and above analysts’ $309.7M estimate. Adjusted EPS was $0.26 versus $0.24 expected, and adjusted EBITDA was $92.72M versus $89.21M. Management reiterated full-year Adjusted EPS guidance of $0.86 midpoint, citing North America aftermarket growth and OmniX traction, while Europe/Rest of World sales fell 8%.
Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 2 news stories mentioning HAYW (Hayward Holdings, Inc.). Coverage has skewed bullish: 1 bullish, 1 neutral, and 0 bearish.
Recent HAYW coverage spans earnings, financial news and insider activity.
In the last 30 days, HAYW insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — no purchases and 1 sale ($766K). The most active reporter was HOLLERAN KEVIN, President and CEO, with 1 filing. 100% of activity was filed under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans.
The article provides qualitative follow-through on Q2 drivers and second-half gross margin expectations, which can influence near-term positioning around the earnings read-through.
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North America outperformance and OmniX aftermarket traction offset Europe weakness, with guidance reiterated.
Guidance maintenance plus margin resilience suggests limited downside to 2026 earnings expectations, supporting near-term valuation stability.
Results beat and guidance confirmation likely support near-term upside bias, though the stock already popped and then cooled.
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Hayward reported Q2 results, citing resilient North American aftermarket demand, positive price realization, and stable volumes, according to management. CEO Kevin Holleran and CFO Eifion Jones discussed inventory normalization, market share gains, gross margin outlook (expected to hold near last year’s levels), pricing power, and modest IEEPA tariff refund impact. The stock was about $16.09.
6 min readHOLLERAN KEVIN (President and CEO) sold 50,000 shares of Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) at $15.31 ($0.77M total) on 2026-08-03 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
1 min readHayward (HAYW) reported Q2 revenue of $318.4M, up 6.3% year over year and above analysts’ $309.7M estimate. Adjusted EPS was $0.26 versus $0.24 expected, and adjusted EBITDA was $92.72M versus $89.21M. Management reiterated full-year Adjusted EPS guidance of $0.86 midpoint, citing North America aftermarket growth and OmniX traction, while Europe/Rest of World sales fell 8%.
6 min readStrategic Performance Drivers Net sales growth of 6% in Q2 was driven by positive price realization and stable volumes, reflecting the resilience of the installed base aftermarket model. North American performance (up 9%) benefited from demand in discretionary categories like salt chlorine generators and automation, offsetting an 8% decline in Europe and Rest of World due to geopolitical conflicts.
5 min readHayward Holdings (HAYW) shares rose about 1.5% after the company reported Q2 2026 results that beat analyst expectations and reiterated full-year guidance. Net sales increased 6.3% to $318.4 million. Adjusted EPS was $0.26, and adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow margin improved, reaching 97.8% from 62.5% a year earlier.
4 min readHayward Holdings (NYSE: HAYW) shares rose after it reported Q2 FY2026 results ended June 27. Net sales rose 6% to $318.4M, driven by net price, offsetting inflation and tariffs, and favorable FX. Gross profit rose 5% to $155.1M, with margin down 50 bps to 48.7%. SG&A rose 4% to $64.3M but fell to 20.2% of sales.
4 min readHayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW) reported Q2 CY2026 revenue of $318.4 million, up 6.3% year on year and 2.8% above Wall Street estimates, according to the company. Non-GAAP adjusted EPS was $0.26, up from $0.24 and 9.2% above consensus. The stock rose about 5.9% to $16.00 after the release.
4 min readInvesting.com reports Hayward Holdings (HAYW) posted Q2 2026 net sales of $318.4M versus $312.7M consensus and adjusted EPS of $0.26 vs $0.25, with shares up to $16.19 pre-market. Hayward raised/kept full-year adjusted EPS guidance at $0.84 to $0.87. Sonic Automotive (SAH) is set to report Q2 results July 30; consensus EPS $1.76 on $3.78B revenue.
5 min readHayward Holdings (HAYW) shares rose about 7% in pre-open after the pool equipment company reported Q2 2026 results ahead of analyst estimates. EPS was $0.26 vs $0.25 consensus, revenue was $318.4M vs $312.7M. The firm kept full-year 2026 EPS guidance at $0.84–$0.87, and a 9:00 a.m. ET call was scheduled.
3 min readHayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 a2026q2991er.htm EX-99.1 Document July 29, 2026 Hayward Holdings Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results and Confirms 2026 Guidance SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2026 SUMMARY • Net Sales increased 6% year-over-year to $318.4 million • Net Income increased 2% y
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