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Hayward Q3 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
Executive summary
- Net sales rose 7% year-over-year to $244.3M in Q3 FY2025, with growth in both North America and Europe & Rest of World segments, driven by positive pricing, volume, and acquisitions. 
- Adjusted EBITDA climbed 16% year-over-year to $59.1M, with margin expanding to 24.2%. 
- Net income increased 46% year-over-year to $24.0M, and adjusted diluted EPS grew 27% to $0.14. 
- Strong cash flow generation reduced net leverage to 1.8x, the lowest in over three years, enhancing financial flexibility. 
- Strategic initiatives advanced, including customer relationship expansion, new product development, and operational excellence, with continued tariff mitigation and increased full-year 2025 guidance. 
Financial highlights
- Q3 2025 net sales were $244.3M, up 7% year-over-year, driven by a 5% price increase and 2% volume growth. 
- Gross profit increased 11% to $125.1M, with gross margin up 150 bps to 51.2%. 
- Adjusted EBITDA was $59.1M, up 16% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA margin rose 170 bps to 24.2%. 
- Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.14, up 27% year-over-year; diluted EPS increased 57% to $0.11. 
- Free cash flow year-to-date was $262M; cash and cash equivalents at $428.7M as of September 27, 2025. 
Outlook and guidance
- FY2025 net sales now expected at $1.095B–$1.110B, up 4–5.5% year-over-year. 
- Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $292M–$297M, up 5–7% from FY2024. 
- Free cash flow guidance raised to $170M for the year. 
- Guidance excludes potential new tariffs effective after October 29; company remains confident in long-term profitable growth. 
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Frequently asked questions
Residential and Commercial Swimming Pools
Hayward Holdings Inc. is an American company specializing in pool equipment and associated automation systems industry. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive range of products and systems for residential and commercial swimming pools. Their product lineup includes various pool equipment such as pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, sanitization systems, and automation solutions designed for pool maintenance and efficiency. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and its shares are traded on the NYSE.
Innovative use of Plastics
Hayward’s rise to prominence in the pool equipment industry is notably attributed to its innovative use of plastics. In the mid-20th century, when metal was the dominant material in pool equipment, Hayward foresaw the potential of plastics in this sector. They pioneered the integration of durable, corrosion-resistant plastics in manufacturing pool equipment, a move that revolutionized the industry and helped Hayward establish itself for real in the industry.
Pool Equipment Experts
The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing residential and commercial pool equipment. Their product line is diverse, encompassing a wide range of items including pool pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, and sanitization systems. In addition to these core products, the company integrates smart technology into its equipment, allowing for automated control and monitoring of pool systems, in turn making maintenance more efficient and less time-consuming. Hayward is one of the most well-known publicly traded companies focused on pools together with Leslie’s and Pool Corporation.
The Customers
Hayward sells products for both commercial and private customers. For commercial pools, they provide robust, high-capacity equipment designed to endure extensive usage and meet regulatory standards. This includes larger-scale filtration systems and pumps, as well as advanced sanitization and automation technologies suited for public or high-traffic pools. In the private pool market, Hayward emphasizes user-friendly, energy-efficient products like automated cleaners and smart control systems, catering to homeowners seeking ease of maintenance and operational cost savings.
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