HAYW

Stock Comparison: Investors in the Electronics - Miscellaneous Products sector should consider Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW) and Garmin (GRMN), with HAYW currently holding a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) compared to GRMN's #3 (Hold), indicating a more favorable earnings outlook for HAYW.

Valuation Metrics: HAYW has a forward P/E ratio of 20.76 and a PEG ratio of 1.57, while GRMN has a forward P/E of 23.80 and a PEG of 2.21, suggesting that HAYW is more undervalued based on these metrics.

Value Grades: HAYW has received a Value grade of B, while GRMN has a grade of D, further supporting the argument that HAYW is the better investment choice for value investors.

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U.S. Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index increasing by approximately 200 points, driven by strong earnings reports from several companies.

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Notable Stock Gains: Other companies such as ProPetro Holding Corp, Flowserve Corp, and Bloom Energy Corp also saw significant stock price increases following positive quarterly earnings reports.

General Market Trends: A variety of companies across different sectors experienced stock gains, reflecting overall positive sentiment in the market following strong financial performances.

Financial Performance: Hayward Holdings reported a 7% increase in net sales to $244.3 million and a 46% rise in net income to $24.0 million for Q3 fiscal 2025, with adjusted EBITDA up 16% to $59.1 million.

Operational Efficiency: The company achieved margin expansion due to operational efficiencies, tariff mitigation, and disciplined cost management, resulting in a net income margin increase to 9.8%.

Segment Growth: North America saw a 7% increase in net sales, while Europe and Rest of World segments experienced an 11% rise, driven by volume increases and favorable foreign currency impacts.

Outlook and Guidance: Hayward raised its full-year guidance, expecting net sales of $1.095 billion to $1.110 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $292 million to $297 million, reflecting confidence in long-term growth opportunities in the pool industry.