Pool equipment and automation systems manufacturer Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 7.4% year on year to $244.3 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $1.10 billion at the midpoint came in 1.1% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.14 per share was 15.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Pool equipment and automation systems manufacturer Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW)
will be reporting results this Wednesday before market open. Here’s what you need to know.
Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on.
But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
Hayward trades at $15.45 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 36.5% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 34.7%.
Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. They are also bound to benefit from a friendlier regulatory environment with the Trump administration,
and this excitement has led to a six-month gain of 46.2% for the sector - higher than the S&P 500’s 33.2% return.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point, while signaling one rate cut in 2026 which was lower than expected.
Shares of pool equipment and automation systems manufacturer Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW)
fell 2.9% in the afternoon session after concerns about the health of the U.S. economy grew following a significant downward revision of job market data.
Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high.
These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
Pool equipment and automation systems manufacturer Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW) reported Q2 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.3% year on year to $299.6 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $1.09 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.24 per share was 6.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the home construction materials industry, including Hayward (NYSE:HAYW) and its peers.
Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. But their prominence also brings high exposure to the ups and downs of economic cycles.
Luckily, their overall demand was steady over the past six months as the industry’s 2% return has closely followed the S&P 500.
Shares of pool equipment and automation systems manufacturer Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW)
jumped 3.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong second-quarter financial results that surpassed analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings. The swimming pool equipment manufacturer announced a 5% year-over-year rise in net sales to $299.6 million. Profitability saw a significant boost, as net income increased by 19%. A key highlight was the company's record gross profit margin, which reached 52.7%, driven by successful pricing strategies and operational efficiencies. In a sign of confidence, Hayward also refined its full-year 2025 guidance, raising the lower end of its net sales forecast to a range between $1.070 billion and $1.100 billion.
Pool equipment and automation systems manufacturer Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 5.3% year on year to $299.6 million. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $1.09 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.24 per share was 6.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Pool equipment and automation systems manufacturer Hayward Holdings (NYSE:HAYW)
will be reporting earnings this Wednesday morning. Here’s what to expect.
Not all profitable companies are built to last - some rely on outdated models or unsustainable advantages.
Just because a business is in the green today doesn’t mean it will thrive tomorrow.
Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on.
But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
