Hayward Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

For fiscal 2025, Hayward reported net sales of $1.12 billion, up 7%, and Adjusted EBITDA of $299 million, up 8%. Management said both metrics exceeded the company’s most recent guidance. Gross margin rose to 48% for the year, while Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 30 basis points to 26.7%.Adjusted diluted EPS increased 7% to $0.29. The effective tax rate in the quarter was 9%, down from 14% a year earlier, according to the company.Adjusted EBITDA rose 4% to $103 million. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 29.4%, do ...