Hayward Holdings Reports Q2 2026 Earnings with Strong Sales Growth
Hayward Holdings, Inc. reported a 6% net sales growth in the second quarter of 2026, driven by positive price realization and stable volumes. North American performance rose by 9%, supported by demand for discretionary products like salt chlorine generators and automation systems. However, Europe and Rest of World segments declined by 8% due to geopolitical conflicts. The company attributes its market share gains to a multi-year strategy involving increased R&D investment, which has boosted new product vitality to 23%. Operational initiatives such as nearshoring and dual sourcing are helping mitigate tariff risks. AI is being used in customer service to resolve 80% of North American calls without human intervention. Hayward maintains its full year guidance for approximately 5% net sales growth and adjusted diluted EPS growth between 9-13%. Gross margins remain near record levels at 48.7%, supported by surcharges and cost reductions.
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