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HAYW Stock Forecast: Hayward Holdings, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$13
+0.78% on the day

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Hayward Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $18 — +38.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 83 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$2.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
83 / 100
Median analyst target
$18
Analysts covering
10
Revenue$318.4M+6.3% y/y
Operating income$76.7M
Net income$45.6M
Free cash flow$311.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.9%
1M
−11.1%
YTD
−15.9%
1Y
−15.2%
From 52W high
−25.0%
From 52W low
+1.9%
$13
$17
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

HAYW stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Hayward Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
83 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
82
Issuance
81
Growth
69
Volatility
69
Quality
67
Value
64
Accruals
60
Momentum
53
Size
31

Revisions (82): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Momentum (53): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (31): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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Wall Street

HAYW stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HAYW, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$12$14$16$18$20Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26HAYWHigh $20Median $18Low $15

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says10 analysts
3 Buy7 Hold0 Sell
Low $15Median $18High $20

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +38.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
15 Sept 2026Wolfe ResearchAssumesPeer Perform—
20 Apr 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
20 Apr 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$19 → $18
31 Mar 2026JefferiesAssumesHold$16 → $15
26 Feb 2026StifelReiteratesBuy—
5 Sept 2025StifelMaintainsBuy—
3 Apr 2025Wolfe ResearchDowngradePeer Perform—
28 Feb 2025BairdMaintainsNeutral—
5 Feb 2025StifelUpgradeBuy—
6 Jan 2025KeybancDowngradeSector Weight—
30 Oct 2024BairdMaintainsNeutral—
30 Oct 2024Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—
30 Oct 2024KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
28 Oct 2024StifelMaintainsHold—
30 Aug 2024StifelMaintainsHold—
31 July 2024BairdMaintainsNeutral—
31 July 2024StifelMaintainsHold—
19 July 2024KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
18 July 2024StifelMaintainsHold—
2 July 2024Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HAYW appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

HAYW vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Hayward Holdings, Inc. returned −15.2% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

HAYW vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26HAYWS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

HAYW analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.8%
Analysts raising
7
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
18.0×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.4×

Cheaper than 48% of US stocks

Price / book
1.7×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.7×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
6.3%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
1.8%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Gross margin
48.7%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Operating margin
24.1%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Net margin
13.8%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.4%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.0%

Higher than 76% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Hayward Holdings, Inc. has a market value of $2.8B and an enterprise value of $3.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.2B. The latest quarter grew 6.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $161.4M, a 13.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.74.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $204.3M.

  • Hayward Holdings, Inc. spent $69.4M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 214.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 18.0×; forward P/E: 13.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Hayward Holdings, Inc. employs 1,960 people — $596K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 20 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

HAYW vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelElectrical Equipment & Parts
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
HAYWHayward Holdings, Inc.$2.8B
83
PLUGPlug Power, Inc.$2.9B
45
ATKRAtkore, Inc.$3.2B
98
PLPCPreformed Line Products Co.$2.0B
92
ENREnergizer Holdings, Inc.$1.5B
48
FCELFuelCell Energy, Inc.$1.4B
27
EOSEEos Energy Enterprises, Inc.$1.4B
7

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News

Latest HAYW news & analysis

HAYW or MAIR: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 8 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) and Madison Air Solutions Corporation (MAIR), examining which of the two Electronics - Miscellaneous Products stocks offers better value for investors right now.

Why it matters — The article places HAYW in a value-focused comparison against a peer company, which HAYW watchers may find useful when assessing the stock's relative positioning.

HAYW vs. MAIR: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Zacks Investment Research · 20 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) and Madison Air Solutions Corporation (MAIR), examining which of the two electronics-miscellaneous-products stocks offers better value for investors seeking undervalued companies.

Why it matters — The article places HAYW in a direct value-focused comparison with a peer, giving Hayward watchers insight into how the company is being assessed against another stock in its sector.

All You Need to Know About Hayward Holdings (HAYW) Rating Upgrade to Buy

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Aug 2026positive

Hayward Holdings (HAYW) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The upgrade might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Why it matters — A HAYW watcher would care because the rating upgrade signals growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects, which could support the stock in the near term.

HAYW or HOCPY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published an article comparing Hayward Holdings (HAYW) with Hoya Corp. (HOCPY) in the Electronics - Miscellaneous Products sector, asking which of the two is the better value stock right now.

Why it matters — The article puts Hayward Holdings in the spotlight for value investors comparing it against a peer in the same sector.

Hayward Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 30 July 2026positive

Hayward reported higher second-quarter sales and earnings, driven by price realization, stable overall volume, and continued demand in its North American installed-base aftermarket business, while maintaining its full-year 2026 outlook.

Why it matters — The results indicate the company's aftermarket demand and pricing strategy are supporting growth, and the reaffirmed 2026 outlook provides visibility for investors monitoring near-term performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about HAYW stock

What is the HAYW stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Hayward Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $18, with estimates ranging from $15 to $20. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is HAYW stock a buy right now?

Of the 10 analysts covering Hayward Holdings, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Hayward Holdings, Inc. 83 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank HAYW?

As at 19 Sept 2026, Hayward Holdings, Inc. ranks 83 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (82 of 100).

Will HAYW stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies +38.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Hayward Holdings, Inc. 83 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the HAYW stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Hayward Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HAYW are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $15 to $20 over the next 12 months.

How has HAYW stock performed over the past year?

Hayward Holdings, Inc. returned -15.2% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Hayward Holdings, Inc. do?

Hayward Holdings, Inc. is a global manufacturer and marketer of pool equipment and outdoor living technology.

What is the latest news on HAYW?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 8 Sept 2026): "HAYW or MAIR: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?". Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) and Madison Air Solutions Corporation (MAIR), examining which of the two Electronics - Miscellaneous Products stocks offers better value for investors right now.

Company

About Hayward Holdings, Inc.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. is a global manufacturer and marketer of pool equipment and outdoor living technology. The company provides a broad range of products for residential and commercial swimming pools, including pumps, filters, heaters, heat pumps, cleaners, sanitization systems, lighting, safety equipment, and automation controls. Its offerings also include connected digital solutions that help manage pool systems more efficiently. Hayward serves pool builders, distributors, retailers, and service professionals across North America, Europe, and other international markets. In addition, the company operates a flow control business that supplies industrial thermoplastic valves and related products. Hayward Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

CEO Mr. Kevin P. Holleran · 1,960 employees · United States · https://hayward.com