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Hayward Holdings (HAYW) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Apr 29, 2026
Hayward Holdings (HAYW) reported revenue of $255M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +12% from a year earlier and -27% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 16.6%, net earnings $23.4M (9.2% of revenue).
Hayward Holdings, Q1 2026: revenue $255M (+12% year over year), operating margin 16.6%, net earnings $23.4M, operating cash flow −$151M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $255M | -27% | +12% |
| Gross profit | $119M | -17% | +13% |
| Operating profit | $42.5M | -51% | +27% |
| Net earnings | $23.4M | -66% | +63% |
| Operating cash flow | −$151M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $255.2M in Q1 2026, up 12% year over year and down 27% from the previous quarter. Residential pool was the largest line at 88% of revenue. Residential pool added $22.0M year over year (up 11%), 84% of the total change.
Gross margin was 46.5%, up 0.5 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $42.5M, a 16.6% margin (up 2.0 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 2025, 34% reached operating profit, above the 15% margin then. Operating expenses grew 6% against revenue growth of 12%. The fastest-growing cost line was Research & development (+13%). Net earnings were $23.4M, up 63% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.4%.
Operating cash flow was −$150.6M. Non-cash charges added back $5.9M of depreciation and $3.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $183.6M. Capital expenditures of $7.1M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$157.8M.
Questions
What was Hayward Holdings' revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Hayward Holdings (HAYW) reported revenue of $255M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +12% from a year earlier and -27% from the quarter before.
Was Hayward Holdings profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $42.5M (16.6% of revenue) and net earnings $23.4M.
Source: Hayward Holdings 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.