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Hayward Holdings (HAYW) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026
Hayward Holdings (HAYW) reported revenue of $260M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +6% from a year earlier and -18% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 19.3%, net earnings $32.4M (12.5% of revenue).
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.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $260M | -18% | +6% |
| Gross profit | $125M | -20% | +7% |
| Operating profit | $50.2M | -34% | +22% |
| Net earnings | $32.4M | -29% | +35% |
| Operating cash flow | $53.9M | -83% | -43% |
| Free cash flow | $43.0M | -86% | -51% |
What changed
Revenue was $260.1M in Q3 2026, up 6% year over year and down 18% from the previous quarter. Residential pool was the largest line at 88% of revenue. Residential pool added $12.6M year over year (up 6%), 80% of the total change.
Gross margin was 47.9%, up 0.2 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $50.2M, a 19.3% margin (up 2.5 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 58% reached operating profit, above the 17% margin then. Operating expenses fell 2% while revenue rose 6%. The fastest-growing cost line was Research & development (+21%). Net earnings were $32.4M, up 35% year over year. The effective tax rate was 21.2%.
Operating cash flow was $53.9M (down 43% year over year), 166% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $6.1M of depreciation and $3.9M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $11.5M. Capital expenditures of $10.9M left free cash flow of $43.0M.
Questions
What was Hayward Holdings' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Hayward Holdings (HAYW) reported revenue of $260M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +6% from a year earlier and -18% from the quarter before.
Was Hayward Holdings profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $50.2M (19.3% of revenue) and net earnings $32.4M.
Source: Hayward Holdings 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.