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Hayward Holdings (HAYW) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 29, 2026
Hayward Holdings (HAYW) reported revenue of $318M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +25% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 23.9%, net earnings $45.6M (14.3% of revenue).
Hayward Holdings, Q2 2026: revenue $318M (+6% year over year), operating margin 23.9%, net earnings $45.6M, operating cash flow $322M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $318M | +25% | +6% |
| Gross profit | $155M | +31% | +5% |
| Operating profit | $76.0M | +79% | +6% |
| Net earnings | $45.6M | +95% | +2% |
| Operating cash flow | $322M | — | +66% |
| Free cash flow | $312M | — | +67% |
What changed
Revenue was $318.4M in Q2 2026, up 6% year over year and up 25% from the previous quarter. Residential pool was the largest line at 89% of revenue. Residential pool added $15.7M year over year (up 6%), 84% of the total change.
Gross margin was 48.7%, down 0.5 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $76.0M, a 23.9% margin (unchanged year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 25% reached operating profit, above the 24% margin then. Operating expenses grew 4% against revenue growth of 6%. The fastest-growing cost line was Research & development (+25%). Net earnings were $45.6M, up 2% year over year. The effective tax rate was 23.0%.
Operating cash flow was $322.2M (up 66% year over year), 706% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $5.9M of depreciation and $4.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $266.7M. Capital expenditures of $10.3M left free cash flow of $311.9M.
Questions
What was Hayward Holdings' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Hayward Holdings (HAYW) reported revenue of $318M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +25% from the quarter before.
Was Hayward Holdings profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $76.0M (23.9% of revenue) and net earnings $45.6M.
Source: Hayward Holdings 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.