Hayward Holdings Q2 sales rise 6% to $318.4 million; 2026 guidance reaffirmed
Hayward Holdings reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended June 27, 2026, with net sales up 6% to $318.4 million, net income up 2% to $45.6 million, and diluted EPS up 5% to $0.21. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, which calls for net sales growth of about 5% and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.84 to $0.87. Shareholders get growth in the headline measures, though net income margin fell and operating cash flow for the first half declined $16.8 million.
Key points
- Net sales rose 6% to $318.4 million; North America sales rose 9% while Europe & Rest of World sales fell 8%.
- Net income rose 2% to $45.6 million; adjusted diluted EPS rose 8% to $0.26.
- Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: net sales up about 5% and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.84 to $0.87.
- Net cash from operating activities for the six months fell $16.8 million, and the company completed a debt refinancing in the quarter.
The filing
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