Core Insights - Latham Group, Inc. reported a net sales increase of 7.6% in Q3 2025, reaching $161.9 million, driven by higher sales volume from organic growth and acquisitions [6][8] - The company achieved a gross margin expansion of 300 basis points to 35.4%, attributed to operational efficiencies and the benefits from recent acquisitions [5][9] - Latham's net income rose by 37.7% to $8.1 million, with earnings per diluted share increasing to $0.07 from $0.05 in the prior year [8][11] Financial Highlights - **Q3 2025 Results**: - Net sales: $161.9 million, up $11.4 million or 7.6% from $150.5 million in Q3 2024 [6][8] - Gross profit: $57.3 million, a 17.7% increase from $48.7 million in the prior year [9][11] - Adjusted EBITDA: $38.3 million, up 28.5% from $29.8 million in Q3 2024, with a margin of 23.7% [11][12] - **Nine Months 2025 Results**: - Net sales: $446.0 million, a 5.9% increase from $421.2 million in the prior year [12][15] - Gross profit: $154.2 million, up 16.5% from $132.3 million [13][15] - Net income: $18.1 million, a 60.3% increase from $11.3 million [15] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on increasing awareness and adoption of fiberglass pools and autocovers, particularly in the Sand State markets [2][4] - Latham has established partnerships with custom homebuilders in Florida to enhance its market presence [4][21] - The Measure by Latham tool is being developed to support sales growth and customer engagement [19][21] Market Position - Latham's fiberglass pools are projected to account for approximately 75% of its full-year 2025 in-ground pool sales, reflecting strong consumer recognition of their advantages [3][21] - The company expects fiberglass pools to gain an additional percentage point of market share, reaching about 24% of total U.S. in-ground pool sales in 2025 [21] Guidance and Outlook - Latham narrowed its net sales guidance for 2025 to a range of $540-$550 million, representing a 7% growth [20][23] - Adjusted EBITDA guidance was updated to $92-$98 million, indicating a 19% growth at the midpoint [20][23] - Capital expenditure estimates for 2025 were revised to $22-$24 million [20][23]

Market Position and Strategy - Latham is the largest manufacturer of in-ground swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand[6] - The company holds the number one share in every subcategory in which it competes[8] - A key strategic priority is accelerating fiberglass share gain in the Sand States[20] - The company aims to outperform the market and achieve significant long-term growth in Net Sales & Adjusted EBITDA[20] Product Portfolio and Market Share - In-Ground Swimming Pools account for 51% of net sales, Liners 23%, and Covers 26%[8] - Fiberglass constitutes 75% of Latham's fiberglass pool sales, while Packaged Pools make up 25%[10] - Latham holds approximately 50% share of the fiberglass category in North America[9] - Replacement sales account for 51% of Liners & Covers sales[12] Financial Outlook - The company's full year 2025 outlook projects net sales between $535 million and $565 million, representing 8% year-over-year growth at the midpoint[49] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 is projected to be between $90 million and $100 million, a 19% year-over-year increase at the midpoint[49]