Hayward (HAYW) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions


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HAYW Stock Forecast


Hayward stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $18.50 (represents a 19.82% upside from HAYW’s last price of $15.44) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 5 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.

HAYW Price Target


The average price target for Hayward (HAYW) is $18.50 based on 1-year price targets from 5 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $19.00 to $18.00. This represents a potential 19.82% upside from HAYW's last price of $15.44.

HAYW Analyst Ratings


Buy

According to 5 Wall Street analysts, Hayward's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for HAYW stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 3 'Buy' (60.00%), 2 'Hold' (40.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).

Hayward Price Target by Analyst


DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 30, 2024Jeffrey HammondKeyBanc$18.00$15.6714.87%16.58%
Jul 31, 2024Michael HalloranRobert W. Baird$19.00$14.7628.73%23.06%
Jul 19, 2024Jeffrey HammondKeyBanc$16.00$12.2930.19%3.63%
Jun 25, 2024Michael HalloranRobert W. Baird$16.00$13.4319.14%3.63%
Jan 06, 2023Morgan Stanley$11.00$11.15-1.35%-28.76%
Jan 03, 2023Saree BoroditskyJefferies$15.00$9.9450.91%-2.85%
Jul 29, 2022Morgan Stanley$12.00$11.217.05%-22.28%
Jun 07, 2022Joshua PokrzywinskiMorgan Stanley$15.00$16.23-7.58%-2.85%

The latest Hayward stock forecast, released on Oct 30, 2024 by Jeffrey Hammond from KeyBanc, set a price target of $18.00, which represents a 14.87% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($15.67), and a 16.58% increase from HAYW last price ($15.44).

Hayward Price Target by Period


1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-14
Avg Price Target-$18.00$17.25
Last Closing Price$15.44$15.44$15.44
Upside/Downside-100.00%16.58%11.72%

In the current month, the average price target of Hayward stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Hayward's last price of $15.44. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.

Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades


DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 30, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweightHold
Jul 19, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweightHold
Mar 02, 2023BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket PerformHold
Jan 06, 2023Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
Jan 03, 2023JefferiesBuyUpgrade
Oct 13, 2022BarclaysOverweightOverweightHold
Jul 29, 2022Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold
May 31, 2022Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-WeightHold

Hayward's last stock rating was published by KeyBanc on Oct 30, 2024. The company gave HAYW a "Overweight" rating, the same as its previous rate.

Hayward Financial Forecast


Hayward Revenue Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21
Revenue------------$278.47M$220.30M$283.54M$210.14M$258.97M$245.27M$399.44M$410.46M$352.38M$350.62M$364.40M$334.40M
Avg Forecast$341.60M$257.35M$326.66M$246.37M$317.31M$242.31M$304.09M$230.38M$300.31M$222.88M$282.60M$209.04M$271.94M$210.39M$266.69M$204.79M$260.16M$240.38M$419.42M$379.72M$356.05M$329.47M$341.70M$254.74M
High Forecast$348.23M$262.35M$333.00M$251.15M$323.47M$247.02M$309.99M$234.85M$304.07M$224.02M$282.60M$209.27M$284.16M$210.45M$271.87M$208.77M$265.21M$240.38M$419.42M$379.72M$356.05M$329.47M$341.70M$254.74M
Low Forecast$336.34M$253.39M$321.63M$242.58M$312.43M$238.58M$299.41M$226.83M$294.76M$221.73M$282.60M$208.80M$259.87M$210.34M$262.58M$201.64M$256.16M$240.38M$419.42M$379.72M$356.05M$329.47M$341.70M$254.74M
# Analysts333322246555633323333333
Surprise %------------1.02%1.05%1.06%1.03%1.00%1.02%0.95%1.08%0.99%1.06%1.07%1.31%

Hayward's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 5 analysts is $209.04M, with a low forecast of $208.80M, and a high forecast of $209.27M. HAYW's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -24.93% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $278.47M (Dec 23).

Hayward EBITDA Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21
# Analysts333322246555633323333333
EBITDA------------$13.60M$44.01M$62.98M$43.78M$53.11M$51.38M$117.73M$123.14M$86.62M$90.91M$93.10M$85.50M
Avg Forecast$82.45M$62.12M$78.85M$59.47M$76.59M$58.49M$73.40M$55.61M$72.49M$53.80M$68.21M$50.46M$65.64M$50.78M$64.37M$49.43M$62.80M$59.22M$103.33M$93.55M$87.72M$81.17M$74.48M$62.76M
High Forecast$84.05M$63.32M$80.38M$60.62M$78.08M$59.62M$74.82M$56.69M$73.39M$54.07M$68.21M$50.51M$68.59M$50.80M$65.62M$50.39M$64.02M$59.22M$103.33M$93.55M$87.72M$81.17M$89.38M$62.76M
Low Forecast$81.18M$61.16M$77.63M$58.55M$75.41M$57.59M$72.27M$54.75M$71.15M$53.52M$68.21M$50.40M$62.73M$50.77M$63.38M$48.67M$61.83M$59.22M$103.33M$93.55M$87.72M$81.17M$59.58M$62.76M
Surprise %------------0.21%0.87%0.98%0.89%0.85%0.87%1.14%1.32%0.99%1.12%1.25%1.36%

5 analysts predict HAYW's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $50.46M, with a high of $50.51M and a low of $50.40M. This is 271.14% upper than Hayward's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $13.60M.

Hayward Net Income Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21
# Analysts333322246555633323333333
Net Income------------$31.04M$11.79M$29.45M$8.41M$15.97M$23.09M$66.26M$74.03M$63.72M$50.32M$52.80M$36.90M
Avg Forecast$68.91M$34.79M$64.59M$32.53M$58.26M$29.75M$54.73M$26.11M$51.97M$22.14M$43.82M$17.34M$39.13M$18.70M$34.54M$11.69M$27.40M$26.73M$77.61M$66.96M$61.71M$51.38M$42.24M$38.25M
High Forecast$70.65M$35.67M$66.22M$33.35M$59.73M$30.50M$56.12M$26.77M$53.28M$22.69M$43.83M$17.93M$43.47M$19.08M$35.42M$11.99M$28.09M$26.73M$77.61M$66.96M$61.71M$51.38M$50.69M$38.25M
Low Forecast$67.53M$34.09M$63.30M$31.88M$57.09M$29.15M$53.64M$25.59M$50.93M$21.58M$43.80M$16.75M$34.78M$18.32M$33.85M$11.46M$26.85M$26.73M$77.61M$66.96M$61.71M$51.38M$33.79M$38.25M
Surprise %------------0.79%0.63%0.85%0.72%0.58%0.86%0.85%1.11%1.03%0.98%1.25%0.96%

Hayward's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $17.34M, with a range of $16.75M to $17.93M. HAYW's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -44.13% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $31.04M (Dec 23).

Hayward SG&A Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21
# Analysts333322246555633323333333
SG&A------------$61.55M$59.45M$57.72M$54.89M$60.52M$50.49M$68.95M$68.86M$60.13M$68.81M$71.80M$66.50M
Avg Forecast$73.99M$55.74M$70.75M$53.36M$68.72M$52.48M$65.86M$49.90M$65.04M$48.27M$61.21M$45.27M$58.90M$45.57M$57.76M$44.35M$56.35M$52.06M$90.84M$82.24M$77.12M$71.36M$57.44M$55.17M
High Forecast$75.42M$56.82M$72.12M$54.40M$70.06M$53.50M$67.14M$50.86M$65.86M$48.52M$61.21M$45.32M$61.54M$45.58M$58.88M$45.22M$57.44M$52.06M$90.84M$82.24M$77.12M$71.36M$68.93M$55.17M
Low Forecast$72.85M$54.88M$69.66M$52.54M$67.67M$51.67M$64.85M$49.13M$63.84M$48.02M$61.21M$45.22M$56.28M$45.56M$56.87M$43.67M$55.48M$52.06M$90.84M$82.24M$77.12M$71.36M$45.95M$55.17M
Surprise %------------1.05%1.30%1.00%1.24%1.07%0.97%0.76%0.84%0.78%0.96%1.25%1.21%

Hayward's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $45.27M, based on 5 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $45.22M to $45.32M. The forecast indicates a -26.44% fall compared to HAYW last annual SG&A of $61.55M (Dec 23).

Hayward EPS Forecast

Dec 26Sep 26Jun 26Mar 26Dec 25Sep 25Jun 25Mar 25Dec 24Sep 24Jun 24Mar 24Dec 23Sep 23Jun 23Mar 23Dec 22Sep 22Jun 22Mar 22Dec 21Sep 21Jun 21Mar 21
# Analysts333322246555633323333333
EPS------------$0.14$0.06$0.14$0.04$0.08$0.11$0.30$0.32$0.27$0.22$0.23$0.64
Avg Forecast$0.31$0.16$0.29$0.15$0.26$0.13$0.25$0.12$0.23$0.10$0.20$0.08$0.18$0.08$0.16$0.05$0.12$0.12$0.35$0.30$0.28$0.23$0.29$0.17
High Forecast$0.32$0.16$0.30$0.15$0.27$0.14$0.25$0.12$0.24$0.10$0.20$0.08$0.20$0.09$0.16$0.05$0.13$0.12$0.35$0.30$0.28$0.23$0.29$0.17
Low Forecast$0.30$0.15$0.29$0.14$0.26$0.13$0.24$0.12$0.23$0.10$0.20$0.08$0.16$0.08$0.15$0.05$0.12$0.12$0.35$0.30$0.28$0.23$0.29$0.17
Surprise %------------0.79%0.71%0.90%0.76%0.65%0.91%0.86%1.06%0.97%0.95%0.80%3.72%

According to 5 Wall Street analysts, Hayward's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $0.08, with a low estimate of $0.08 and a high estimate of $0.08. This represents a -44.07% decrease compared to HAYW previous annual EPS of $0.14 (Dec 23).

Hayward Peer Comparison by Price Target


TickerCompanyLast Closing PriceAvg Price TargetUpside/DownsideAvg Rating
ENSEnerSys$91.53$120.0031.10%Buy
KEKimball Electronics$18.60$23.7527.69%Buy
HAYWHayward$16.08$18.5015.05%Buy
ENREnergizer$35.92$40.0011.36%Hold
AYIAcuity Brands$312.85$318.331.75%Hold
ADSEADS-TEC Energy$14.07$12.00-14.71%Hold

HAYW Forecast FAQ


Is Hayward a good buy?

Yes, according to 5 Wall Street analysts, Hayward (HAYW) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 3 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 60.00% of HAYW's total ratings.

What is HAYW's price target?

Hayward (HAYW) average price target is $18.5 with a range of $18 to $19, implying a 19.82% from its last price of $15.44. The data is based on 5 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.

Will Hayward stock go up soon?

According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for HAYW stock, the company can go up by 19.82% (from the last price of $15.44 to the average price target of $18.5), up by 23.06% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 16.58% based on the lowest stock price target.

Can Hayward stock reach $20?

HAYW's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $18.5 does not support the claim that Hayward can reach $20 in the near future.

What are Hayward's analysts' financial forecasts?

Hayward's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $1.09B (high $1.12B, low $1.08B), average EBITDA is $264.08M (high $269.21M, low $260.02M), average net income is $168.85M (high $173.11M, low $165.47M), average SG&A $236.96M (high $241.56M, low $233.32M), and average EPS is $0.763 (high $0.782, low $0.747). HAYW's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $1.17B (high $1.19B, low $1.15B), average EBITDA is $282.89M (high $288.38M, low $278.53M), average net income is $200.82M (high $205.89M, low $196.81M), average SG&A $253.83M (high $258.76M, low $249.93M), and average EPS is $0.907 (high $0.93, low $0.889).

Did the HAYW's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?

Based on Hayward's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $992.45M, beating the average analysts forecast of $953.81M by 4.05%. Apple's EBITDA was $175.22M, missing the average prediction of $230.23M by -23.89%. The company's net income was $80.69M, missing the average estimation of $104.07M by -22.47%. Apple's SG&A was $233.61M, beating the average forecast of $206.58M by 13.08%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.37, missing the average prediction of $0.47 by -21.27%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Hayward's revenue was $278.47M, beating the average analysts' forecast of $271.94M by 2.40%. The company's EBITDA was $13.6M, missing the average prediction of $65.64M by -79.29%. Hayward's net income was $31.04M, missing the average estimation of $39.13M by -20.68%. The company's SG&A was $61.55M, beating the average forecast of $58.9M by 4.50%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $0.14, missing the average prediction of $0.177 by -20.77%