Hayward Holdings SVP Susan Canning sells $40,950 in stock

Susan M. Canning, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:HAYW), sold 3,500 shares of the company’s common stock on October 15, 2026. The transaction totaled $40,950.

The shares were sold at a price of $11.7 per share, just above the stock’s 52-week low of $11.24. The timing comes as HAYW shares have declined roughly 24% over the past six months, though InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently undervalued, with the company earning a perfect Piotroski Score of 9 indicating strong financial health. This sale was executed pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which Ms. Canning adopted on May 19, 2026. Following this transaction, Ms. Canning directly holds 164,411 shares of Hayward Holdings common stock.

In other recent news, Hayward Holdings reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $0.26 per share on revenue of $318.4 million. This performance exceeded Wall Street estimates, which had predicted earnings of $0.25 per share on revenue of $312.73 million. The company noted a 6% increase in sales from the previous year, attributed to price increases and stable volume. Despite these results, Hayward Holdings maintained its full-year outlook. Meanwhile, Stifel has reiterated its Buy rating for Hayward Holdings, highlighting the company’s potential to sustain or accelerate its growth profile. The firm conducted a survey of 192 pool builders, focusing on equipment costs and dealer margins, to support its positive outlook. Stifel has maintained a price target of $19.50 for Hayward Holdings. Recent meetings with Hayward’s CEO, CFO, and VP of Investor Relations have further supported Stifel’s confidence in the company’s future.