Hayward Holdings, Inc. · NYSE:HAYW
Hayward — Q3 2026 Earnings Presentation
26 slides from Hayward's earnings presentation, Oct 28, 2026
Slide 1: Third Quarter 2026 Earnings
THIRD QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS October 28, 2026 © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc.
Slide 2: Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Call
THIRD QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS CALL KEVIN HOLLERAN President and Chief Executive Officer EIFION JONES Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer KEVIN MACZKA Vice President, Strategic Finance & Capital Markets NYSE: HAYW © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 2
Slide 3: Forward-Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Forward-Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Financial Measures Forward-Looking Statements This presentation includes certain statements that are “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based on the beliefs of Hayward’s mana
Slide 4: Key Messages
Key Messages Delivered another solid quarter; net sales +6%, adjusted diluted EPS1 +29% Expanded margins; gross profit margin +10 bps, adjusted EBITDA1 margin +60 bps Continued resilient aftermarket; balanced channel inventory; increased NAM early buy orders Maintained net leverage2 of 1.5x, lowest
Slide 5: Financial Overview
Financial Overview Q3 2026 YoY Net Sales $260.1M +6% Gross Profit Margin 47.9% +10 bps RESULTS REFLECT: Adj. EBITDA1 $64.5M +9% ▪ Continued strong execution Adj. EBITDA Margin1 24.8% +60 bps ▪ Resilient installed base aftermarket Adj. Diluted EPS1 $0.18 +29% ▪ Positive net price realization and volu
Slide 6: Business Update
Business Update END DEMAND PRODUCT INNOVATION ✓ Strong end demand trends for Hayward products ✓ Received the 2026 “Innovation Award” from the pool industry’s ✓ Resilient aftermarket maintenance offsetting pressured new largest distributor construction activity ✓ Recognizes the impact of Hayward’s in
Slide 7: Expanding Our Hub Network
EXPANDING OUR HUB NETWORK Dallas, TX Tampa, FL ATLANTA, GA Clemmons, NC Phoenix, AZ NOW OPEN Hayward’s First Irvine, CA 6 Atlanta, GA Commercial Aquatics HUB © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 7
Slide 8: Third Quarter 2026 Financials
Third Quarter 2026 Financials NET SALES +6% YoY ▪ Net price +5% NET SALES OF $260.1M ▪ Volume +1% ▪ F/X ~flat GROSS PROFIT MARGIN OF 47.9% ▪ Increased 10 bps YoY GROSS PROFIT OF $124.7M ▪ NAM reduced 10 bps YoY ▪ ERW reduced 40 bps YoY ADJ. EBITDA MARGIN1 OF 24.8% ▪ Increased 60 bps YoY ADJ. EBITDA1
Slide 9: Third Quarter 2026 Segment Overview
Third Quarter 2026 Segment Overview NORTH AMERICA EUROPE & REST OF WORLD NET SALES GROSS PROFIT ADJ. SEGMENT INCOME1 NET SALES GROSS PROFIT ADJ. SEGMENT INCOME1 $226.4M $110.8M $68.8M $33.8M $13.5M $6.4M YoY Change: Gross Profit Margin: Adj. Segment YoY Change: Gross Profit Margin: Adj. Segment +8.7
Slide 10: YTD 2026 Segment Overview
YTD 2026 Segment Overview NORTH AMERICA EUROPE & REST OF WORLD NET SALES GROSS PROFIT ADJ. SEGMENT INCOME1 NET SALES GROSS PROFIT ADJ. SEGMENT INCOME1 $713.8M $353.2M $223.2M $119.9M $45.2M $22.6M YoY Change: Gross Profit Margin: Adj. Segment YoY Change: Gross Profit Margin: Adj. Segment +9.7% 49.5%
Slide 11: Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights BALANCE SHEET ($M) CASH FLOW ($M) 9/26/2026 YTD YTD 2026 2025 Cash and cash equivalents $236 Cash flows from operating activities $225 $283 $600M fixed rate, Short-term investments $239 remainder variable Less capex6 ($29) ($21) Total debt principal $965 Blende
Slide 12: Capital Allocation Priorities
Capital Allocation Priorities GROWTH INVESTMENTS 1 • Innovative new product development, IoT digital leadership • Commercial programs, dealer conversions • Operational excellence, productivity, automation, footprint optimization Funding strategic 2 STRATEGIC M&A • Pipeline of opportunities to comple
Slide 13: Increased FY 2026 Financial Outlook
Increased FY 2026 Financial Outlook Net sales up 5% to 6% YoY, compared to prior guidance of ~5% Adjusted diluted EPS1 of $0.86 to $0.88, up ~12% to 14% YoY, OUTLOOK REFLECTS: compared to prior guidance of $0.84 to $0.87 ▪ Continued profitable growth Free cash flow1 of ~$200M, >100% of net income ▪
Slide 14: Key Messages
Key Messages Delivered another solid quarter; net sales +6%, adjusted diluted EPS1 +29% Expanded margins; gross profit margin +10 bps, adjusted EBITDA1 margin +60 bps Continued resilient aftermarket; balanced channel inventory; increased NAM early buy orders Maintained net leverage2 of 1.5x, lowest
Slide 15: Company Overview
COMPANY COMPANY OVERVIEW OVERVIEW © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 15
Slide 16: Hayward at a Glance
Hayward at a Glance ✓ Global leader in pool and outdoor living technology with a highly recognized and trusted brand $1.12B 7% Net Sales ✓ Strong, recurring aftermarket sales driven by one of the largest installed bases in the world 2025 6-year CAGR Net Sales ✓ Energy-efficient, environmentally sust
Slide 17: Why Invest in Hayward?
Why Invest in Hayward? • Secular tailwinds (sunbelt migration, healthy outdoor living) Attractive • Large installed base that grows every year Industry • Disciplined industry, demonstrated pricing power • Aftermarket1 sales mix ~85% Recurring • Majority non-discretionary purchases to maintain existi
Slide 18: Corporate Strategy
Corporate Strategy Organic • Execute global product and technology leadership roadmaps Growth • Advance regional sales & marketing strategies • Expand customer experience initiatives • Accelerate growth plans in Commercial Pool and Flow Control markets Margin • Proven culture of operational excellen
Slide 19: Attractive Long-Term Growth Dynamics
Attractive Long-Term Growth Dynamics Secular Tailwinds Industry Drivers Competitive Advantages ✓ Healthy outdoor living ✓ Growing, aging installed base ✓ Strong brand and installed base ✓ Sunbelt migration ✓ Non-discretionary aftermarket ✓ Technology leadership spending ✓ “Smart home” IoT adoption ✓
Slide 20: Appendix: Non-GAAP Reconciliations
APPENDIX APPENDIX Non-GAAP Reconciliations Non-GAAP Reconciliations © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 20
Slide 21: Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted EBITDA Margin Reconciliation
Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted EBITDA Margin Reconciliation APPENDIX © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 21
Slide 22: Adjusted EBITDA & Margin Last Twelve Months Reconciliation
Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted EBITDA Margin Last Twelve Months Reconciliation APPENDIX © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 22
Slide 23: Adjusted Net Income & Adjusted EPS Reconciliation
Adjusted Net Income & Adjusted EPS Reconciliation APPENDIX © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 23
Slide 24: Net Leverage Reconciliation
Net Leverage Reconciliation APPENDIX © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 24
Slide 25: Adjusted Segment Income Reconciliation
Adjusted Segment Income Reconciliation APPENDIX © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 25
Slide 26: Thank You
THANK YOU © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 26