HAYW

Based on Hayward Holdings, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Hayward Holdings do?

Hayward Holdings designs, manufactures, and markets pool equipment for residential and commercial customers. Its product range includes pumps, filters, heaters, automatic cleaners, LED lighting, and IoT-enabled automation systems. The company sells through specialty distributors, retailers, and buying groups across North America, Europe, and international markets.

Does HAYW pay dividends?

Hayward does not currently pay a dividend. The company retains earnings to support its operations and ongoing investment in product development, including its growing portfolio of connected pool automation technology. Investors seeking income should note this before adding HAYW to a dividend-focused portfolio.

When does HAYW report earnings?

Hayward reports earnings quarterly, in line with standard US-listed company practice. Results tend to reflect seasonal demand patterns given the nature of pool equipment purchasing. For exact dates and the most recent results, check Hayward's official investor relations page.

Is HAYW a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates HAYW as Good overall. The Risk pillar is Strong and Valuation is Attractive, which are positive signals. However, the Moat pillar is Weak and Growth is Neutral, so the picture is mixed. Whether it fits your portfolio depends on your own investment criteria — the full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is HAYW overvalued?

Based on the UQS Valuation pillar, HAYW is currently rated Attractive, suggesting the stock is not considered overvalued relative to its fundamentals. That said, valuation is one of five pillars in the UQS framework — it should be weighed alongside Quality, Growth, Moat, and Risk for a complete picture.

How does HAYW compare to its competitors?

Hayward's listed peers — Plug Power, Hammond Power Solutions, and Amprius Technologies — operate in very different industrial niches, from hydrogen fuel cells to power transformers and advanced batteries. Hayward's differentiation lies in its century-long focus on pool equipment and its growing IoT-enabled automation platform. A detailed UQS comparison is available to Pro members.

What is HAYW's market cap bracket?

Hayward Holdings is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a segment of the market that often balances growth potential with greater operational maturity than smaller peers, though mid-caps can still carry meaningful volatility relative to large-cap industrials.

Who founded Hayward Holdings?

Hayward's origins date back to 1925, giving the company nearly a century of history in pool equipment manufacturing. Detailed founding history is widely available through the company's official communications and public records.

Is HAYW a long-term quality indicator?

From a long-term quality perspective, HAYW's UQS profile shows Good Quality and Strong Risk, which are constructive signals for durability. The Weak Moat rating is worth monitoring, as it suggests the company may face ongoing competitive pressure. Long-term investors should weigh all five UQS pillars together rather than relying on any single metric.

What is the main competitive advantage of Hayward Holdings?

Hayward's primary competitive position comes from its established brand, broad distribution network built over decades, and its expanding suite of IoT-enabled pool automation products. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak, indicating that structural barriers to competition remain limited relative to higher-moat peers in the industrials sector.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for HAYW.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Hayward Holdings, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Hayward Holdings, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Hayward Holdings, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.