Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) Stock Forecast
HAYW analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.60 / 5 from 10 analysts
- Price target
- $16.50 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +39.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $0.15
- 52-week range
- $11.35 – $17.31
HAYW analyst ratings
10 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
HAYW price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
HAYW earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.15 | $0.13 | $0.16 | $0.14 | +8.2% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.86 | $0.84 | $0.88 | $0.77 | +12.0% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.95 | $0.87 | $1.00 | $0.86 | +10.1% | 10 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
HAYW revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $251.7M | $249.0M | $255.0M | +3.0% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.18B | $1.17B | $1.19B | +5.1% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.24B | $1.20B | $1.25B | +5.0% | 10 |
HAYW EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
HAYW revenue: reported and forecast
HAYW EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.15 | −2.4% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.86 | +0.8% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.95 | $0.97 | $0.97 | $0.97 | $0.95 | −0.4% | 1 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
HAYW earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; HAYW beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from HAYW
10 analysts cover Hayward; their consensus rating is buy (3.60 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $16.50, 39.5% above the latest close of $11.83. Analysts expect earnings of $0.86 per share for 2026, +12.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $0.95 per share on revenue of $1.2 billion. Hayward beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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HAYW forecast FAQ
What is Hayward's price target?
The average analyst price target for Hayward is $16.50, 39.5% above the latest close of $11.83.
Is Hayward a buy, hold or sell?
Of 10 analysts covering Hayward, 3 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 7 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Hayward's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.86 per share for 2026 (range $0.84 to $0.88); for 2027 the estimate is $0.95.
What is Hayward's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.2 billion, growth of 5.1%; for 2027 it is $1.2 billion.
When does Hayward report earnings?
Hayward is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.15.
Does Hayward usually beat earnings estimates?
Hayward reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.