Hayward Holdings

Hayward Holdings reported net sales of $318.4 million in the second quarter of 2026, beating the consensus estimate of $312.7 million. Adjusted earnings per share were $0.26 versus $0.25 expected, and adjusted EBITDA rose 5% to $92.7 million. Management reaffirmed the full-year guidance for adjusted EPS of $0.84–$0.87; the stock jumped about 7.1% in premarket trading to $16.19. According to the company, Hayward has now beaten EPS estimates for eight consecutive quarters. » More on de.investing.com

Hayward shares rose 1.7% in the morning to $15.00, recovering from the industry-wide sell-off triggered by Pentair’s disappointing preliminary quarterly results. Analysts consider the pullback overdone, especially since Hayward posted double-digit revenue and earnings growth in the last quarter. A weaker-than-expected producer price index and the upcoming H2-2026 report on July 29 are generating additional buying interest and making the stock more attractive to bargain hunters. » More on de.investing.com

At the annual general meeting shareholders elected Kevin D. Brown, Arthur L. Soucy and Lori A. Walker to director positions through 2029. Shareholders also approved executive compensation in an advisory proposal and confirmed PricewaterhouseCoopers as independent auditors for fiscal 2026. Hayward additionally reported Q1 results that beat analysts’ expectations (adjusted EPS $0.13; revenue $255.2 million), while the stock is trading near its 52-week low. » More on de.investing.com