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Hayward Holdings (HAYW) guidance and outlook
Hayward Holdings (HAYW) raised its guidance on Oct 28, 2026: Revenue +5% to +6% for FY2026; EPS $0.86–$0.88 for FY2026. Hayward Holdings' 10-Q filed Jul 29, 2026 makes 8 forward-looking statements.
Guidance and outlook
Latest guidance
| Metric | Period | Range | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | FY2026 | +5% to +6% | raised |
| EPS | FY2026 | $0.86–$0.88 | raised |
From the earnings release filed Oct 28, 2026 (8-K on EDGAR).
Forward-looking statements, 10-Q filed Jul 29, 2026
- We aim to keep our manufacturing plants running at a constant level throughout the year and consequently we generally build inventory in the first and third quarters, and inventory is sold-down in the second and fourth quarters.
- Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in the future.
- These non-GAAP measures are not intended to replace the presentation of our financial results in accordance with GAAP.
- Our presentation of adjusted EBITDA, adjusted segment income and adjusted net income should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by these items.
- We believe that net cash provided by operating activities and availability under the Revolving Facility will be adequate to finance our working capital requirements, inclusive of capital expenditures, and debt service over the next 12 months.
- Beyond the next 12 months, our principal demand for funds will be for maintenance of our core business, to satisfy long-term contractual obligations, the Company’s ongoing capital expenditure program designed to improve the effectiveness and capabilities of its facilities and technology, research and development activities, potential share repurchases and any potential merger and acquisition activity.
- The Company will be paid a discounted purchase price for each receivable sold.
- The estimates that require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments are described in Part II, Item 7, under the heading “Critical Accounting Estimates” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which section is incorporated herein by reference.
Hayward Holdings' latest quarter
Hayward Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $260M (+6% year over year), operating margin 19.3%, net earnings $32.4M, operating cash flow $53.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Did Hayward Holdings raise or lower its guidance?
Hayward Holdings (HAYW) raised its guidance on Oct 28, 2026: Revenue +5% to +6% for FY2026; EPS $0.86–$0.88 for FY2026.
What does Hayward Holdings expect?
We aim to keep our manufacturing plants running at a constant level throughout the year and consequently we generally build inventory in the first and third quarters, and inventory is sold-down in the second and fourth quarters. Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected in the future. These non-GAAP measures are not intended to replace the presentation of our financial results in accordance with GAAP.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.