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THIRD QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS October 28, 2026 © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 1
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THIRD QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS CALL 2 2 KEVIN HOLLERAN President and Chief Executive Officer EIFION JONES Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer KEVIN MACZKA Vice President, Strategic Finance & Capital Markets NYSE: HAYW © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc.
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Forward-Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Financial Measures © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 3 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation includes certain statements that are “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based on the beliefs of Hayward’s management as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to it. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about Hayward’s strategies, plans, objectives, expectations, intentions, expenditures and assumptions and other statements contained in or incorporated by reference in this presentation that are not historical facts. When used in this presentation, words such as “guidance,” “outlook,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “intend,” “potential,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “plan,” “target,” “predict,” “project,” “seek” and similar expressions as they relate to Hayward are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements Hayward makes regarding: Hayward’s 2026 guidance; business plans and objectives; general economic and industry trends; business prospects; future product development and acquisition strategies; future channel stocking levels; growth and expansion opportunities; operating results; and working capital and liquidity. Hayward may not achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in Hayward’s forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on its forward-looking statements. Important factors that could affect Hayward’s future results and could cause those results or other outcomes to differ materially from those indicated in its forward-looking statements include the following: our business depends on the performance of distributors, builders, buying groups, retailers and servicers; the demand for our products may be adversely affected by unfavorable economic and business conditions; we operate in markets with high levels of competition; our future success depends on developing, manufacturing and attaining market adoption of new products and maintaining product quality and reliability; our ability to keep pace with rapidly evolving technological developments and standards, including artificial intelligence, and effectively deploy such technologies; our results of operations and cash flows may fluctuate from quarter to quarter; a loss of, or material cancellation, reduction or delay in purchases by one or more of our largest customers; our exposure to credit risk on our accounts receivable; risks arising from our international operations; past growth may not be indicative of future growth; our inability to identify, finance and complete suitable acquisitions; negative impacts of litigation and other claims; future impairment of our goodwill and intangible assets; exchange rate fluctuations, cost increases and other inflation, changes in our effective tax rate or exposure to additional income tax liabilities; our ability to attract, develop and retain highly qualified personnel, including key members of management; disruptions in the financial markets; significant disruption or breach of our technology infrastructure or that of our vendors or third parties, or failure to maintain the security of confidential information; difficulties in operating or implementing the new ERP system or human resources information system; misuse of our technology-enabled products; failure to maintain an effective system of internal controls; dependence on key suppliers, including single-source suppliers and sole-source suppliers; ability to manage product inventory in an effective and efficient manner; product manufacturing disruptions, including as a result of catastrophic or other events beyond our control; tariffs and other trade restrictions and the cost of raw materials; compliance with, and potential liabilities under, employment, environmental, health, transportation, safety, and other governmental laws and regulations; risks related to our handling of personal information; our employees, commercial partners and vendors may engage in misconduct or other improper activities; violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act, and other anti-corruption laws; our failure to comply with international trade compliance regulations, and changes in U.S. government sanctions; changes in laws, regulations, government policies or regulatory interpretations; climate change and legal or regulatory responses thereto, and increasing scrutiny from stakeholders on environmental, social and other sustainability matters; our ability to obtain, maintain and enforce our intellectual property and proprietary rights; protection of our trademarks or trade names; our reliance on access to intellectual property owned by third parties; claims that our employees, consultants or advisors have wrongfully used or disclosed trade secrets or other proprietary information or claims asserting ownership of intellectual property that we regard as our own; our ability to enforce our intellectual property rights in all jurisdictions; other risks related to our indebtedness, corporate structure and ownership of our common stock; and other factors set forth in Hayward’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and in our other Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Many of these factors are macroeconomic in nature and are, therefore, beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results, performance or achievements may vary materially from those described in this presentation. The forward-looking statements included in this presentation are made only as of the date of this presentation. Unless required by United States federal securities laws, Hayward neither intends nor assumes any obligation to update these forward-looking statements for any reason to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in Hayward’s expectations. Non-GAAP Financial Measures This presentation includes certain financial measures not presented in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). These measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to their comparable measures under GAAP. See the appendix for a reconciliation of historical non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
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Key Messages © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 4 Delivered another solid quarter; net sales +6%, adjusted diluted EPS1 +29% Increased FY 2026 guidance Expanded margins; gross profit margin +10 bps, adjusted EBITDA1 margin +60 bps 1. Non-GAAP financial measure. See the appendix for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. 2. Net leverage is a non-GAAP measure and calculated as (A) total debt less cash & cash equivalents and short -term investments divided by (B) the sum of last twelve months adjusted EBITDA. Maintained net leverage2 of 1.5x, lowest since IPO in 2021, while increasing share repurchases Continued resilient aftermarket; balanced channel inventory; increased NAM early buy orders
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Financial Overview RESULTS REFLECT: ▪ Continued strong execution ▪ Resilient installed base aftermarket ▪ Positive net price realization and volume ▪ Strong margins ▪ Targeted strategic growth investments in product innovation and customer service © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 5 All comparisons are year over year 1. Non-GAAP financial measure. See the appendix for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Q3 2026 YoY Net Sales $260.1M +6% Gross Profit Margin 47.9% +10 bps Adj. EBITDA1 $64.5M +9% Adj. EBITDA Margin1 24.8% +60 bps Adj. Diluted EPS1 $0.18 +29% YTD 2026 YoY Net Sales $833.7M +8% Gross Profit Margin 47.8% flat Adj. EBITDA1 $213.6M +9% Adj. EBITDA Margin1 25.6% +20 bps Adj. Diluted EPS1 $0.58 +21%
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Business Update © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 6 PRODUCT INNOVATION ✓ Received the 2026 “Innovation Award” from the pool industry’s largest distributor ✓ Recognizes the impact of Hayward’s investments in RD&E and advanced engineering, industry-leading products END DEMAND ✓ Strong end demand trends for Hayward products ✓ Resilient aftermarket maintenance offsetting pressured new construction activity EARLY BUY ✓ Early buy programs nearing completion in NAM, underway in ERW ✓ Seeing solid customer participation as expected, increased NAM orders YoY PRICE-COST OPTIMIZATION ✓ Increased price to combat inflation net of productivity ✓ Value-based pricing, SKU rationalization initiatives continuing ✓ Expecting net price realization up mid-single digits in 2026 ADVANCING OUR GROWTH STRATEGY ✓ Bringing superior automation to the existing installed base ✓ Enhancing the customer experience, converting new dealers to Hayward ✓ Leveraging operational excellence, including repurposing our China facility to support ERW CHANNEL INVENTORY ✓ Balanced channel inventory ✓ Optimizing inventory positions to support growth plans
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© 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 7 Clemmons, NC Phoenix, AZ Dallas, TX Tampa, FL Irvine, CA 6 Atlanta, GA Hayward’s First Commercial Aquatics HUB ATLANTA, GA NOW OPEN EXPANDING OUR HUB NETWORK
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Third Quarter 2026 Financials Source: Company financial data. 1. Non-GAAP financial measure. See Appendix for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. GROSS PROFIT MARGIN OF 47.9% ▪ Increased 10 bps YoY ▪ NAM reduced 10 bps YoY ▪ ERW reduced 40 bps YoY GROSS PROFIT OF $124.7M NET SALES +6% YoY ▪ Net price +5% ▪ Volume +1% ▪ F/X ~flat NET SALES OF $260.1M DILUTED EPS OF $0.15; ADJ. DILUTED EPS1 OF $0.18 ▪ Diluted EPS +36% YoY; adjusted diluted EPS +29% YoY ADJ. DILUTED EPS1 OF $0.18 ADJ. EBITDA MARGIN1 OF 24.8% ▪ Increased 60 bps YoY ▪ Leveraging targeted strategic investments in sales & marketing, advanced engineering, and customer experience ADJ. EBITDA1 OF $64.5M © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 8
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Third Quarter 2026 Segment Overview © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 91. Non-GAAP financial measure. See Appendix for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. • Net price +7%, volume +2% • US +10%, Canada -9% • Gross profit margin reduced 10 bps YoY • Adjusted segment income margin up 80 bps YoY NORTH AMERICA NET SALES $226.4M YoY Change: +8.7% GROSS PROFIT $110.8M Gross Profit Margin: 48.9% ADJ. SEGMENT INCOME1 $68.8M Adj. Segment Income Margin1: 30.4% EUROPE & REST OF WORLD NET SALES $33.8M YoY Change: -6.4% GROSS PROFIT $13.5M Gross Profit Margin: 40.0% ADJ. SEGMENT INCOME1 $6.4M Adj. Segment Income Margin1: 19.0% • Net price -1%, volume -6% • Europe -18%, Rest of World +6% • Gross profit margin reduced 40 bps YoY , increased 210 bps sequentially from Q2’26 • Adjusted segment income margin up 50 bps YoY
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YTD 2026 Segment Overview © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 101. Non-GAAP financial measure. See Appendix for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. • Net price +8%, volume +2% • US +10%, Canada +5% • Gross profit margin reduced 30 bps YoY • Adjusted segment income margin up 30 bps YoY NORTH AMERICA NET SALES $713.8M YoY Change: +9.7% GROSS PROFIT $353.2M Gross Profit Margin: 49.5% ADJ. SEGMENT INCOME1 $223.2M Adj. Segment Income Margin1: 31.3% EUROPE & REST OF WORLD NET SALES $119.9M YoY Change: -1.9% GROSS PROFIT $45.2M Gross Profit Margin: 37.7% ADJ. SEGMENT INCOME1 $22.6M Adj. Segment Income Margin1: 18.8% • Net price ~flat, volume -6%, F/X +4% • Europe -1%, Rest of World -4% • Gross profit margin increased 70 bps YoY • Adjusted segment income margin up 110 bps YoY
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9/26/2026 Cash and cash equivalents $236 Short-term investments $239 Total debt principal $965 Term debt (2033 maturity)1 $960 Cash flow revolver (2031 maturity) $0 LTM adjusted EBITDA2 $316 Net leverage3 1.5x Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 11 1. As of September 26, 2026, $600M of the term debt was swapped with interest rate swap maturities in 2027 ($350M) and 2028 ($250M). 2. Non-GAAP financial measure. See Appendix for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. 3. Net leverage is a non-GAAP measure and calculated as (A) total debt principal less cash & cash equivalents and short- term investments divided by (B) the sum of last twelve months adjusted EBITDA. CASH FLOW ($M) YTD 2026 YTD 2025 Cash flows from operating activities $225 $283 Less capex6 ($29) ($21) Free cash flow7 $196 $262 BALANCE SHEET ($M) $600M fixed rate, remainder variable Blended interest rate of 5.4%5 4. Total liquidity includes cash and cash equivalents and short -term investments of $475 million plus availability under our credit facilities of $422 million. 5. Excluding financing fees and inclusive of the impact of the interest rate swaps. 6. Capex includes capitalized software development costs. 7. Free cash flow is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures . Net leverage reduced from 1.8x to 1.5x YoY No near-term debt maturities; ~$900M total liquidity4 Q3 cash flow impacted by timing of shipments and receivable collections >> >> >>
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STRATEGIC M&A • Pipeline of opportunities to complement our product offering (Residential / Commercial Pool, Flow Control), geographic footprint, customer relationships Capital Allocation Priorities © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 12 1. Net leverage is a non-GAAP measure and calculated as (A) total debt less cash & cash equivalents and short -term investments divided by (B) the sum of last twelve months adjusted EBITDA GROWTH INVESTMENTS • Innovative new product development, IoT digital leadership • Commercial programs, dealer conversions • Operational excellence, productivity, automation, footprint optimization 1 2 3 4 Funding strategic growth investments and stockholder returns while maintaining prudent financial leverage RETURN CAPITAL TO STOCKHOLDERS • Repurchased ~7.8M shares for ~$115M YTD; $331M remaining under $450M repurchase authorization DE-LEVERING • Net leverage1 1.5x, lowest level post IPO
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Increased FY 2026 Financial Outlook OUTLOOK REFLECTS: ▪ Continued profitable growth ▪ Resilient aftermarket demand ▪ Positive net price realization ▪ Balanced channel inventory levels ▪ Robust margins ▪ Solid cash flow generation © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 13 Outlook based on enacted tariffs as of October 23, 2026. 1. Reconciliation for the full year fiscal 2026 adjusted diluted EPS and free cash flow guidance are not being provided, as such reconciliations are not available without unreasonable efforts because Hayward does not currently have sufficient data to accurately estimate variables and individual adjustments for such reconciliation. Adjusted diluted EPS and free cash flow estimated for full year fiscal 2026 are calculated in a manner consistent with historical adjusted diluted EPS and free cash flow, respectively, included in this presentation. Net sales up 5% to 6% YoY , compared to prior guidance of ~5% Adjusted diluted EPS1 of $0.86 to $0.88, up ~12% to 14% YoY , compared to prior guidance of $0.84 to $0.87 Free cash flow1 of ~$200M, >100% of net income Modeling assumptions: • Net interest expense ~$47M • Effective tax rate ~24% • Capex ~$40M
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Key Messages © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 14 Delivered another solid quarter; net sales +6%, adjusted diluted EPS1 +29% Increased FY 2026 guidance Expanded margins; gross profit margin +10 bps, adjusted EBITDA1 margin +60 bps 1. Non-GAAP financial measure. See the appendix for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. 2. Net leverage is a non-GAAP measure and calculated as (A) total debt less cash & cash equivalents and short -term investments divided by (B) the sum of last twelve months adjusted EBITDA. Maintained net leverage2 of 1.5x, lowest since IPO in 2021, while increasing share repurchases Continued resilient aftermarket; balanced channel inventory; increased NAM early buy orders
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15 COMPANY OVERVIEW 15 COMPANY OVERVIEW © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc.
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Residential Pool, 90% Commercial Pool, 6%Flow Control, 4% US, 79% Canada, 7% Europe, 8%ROW, 6% 1. See Appendix for a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. 2. Aftermarket equipmen t sales are driven primarily by the ongoing repair, replacement, remodeling and upgrading of equipment for existing pools. Aftermarket sales based upon feedback from certain representative c ustomers and management’s interpretation of available industry and government data, and not upon our GAAP net sales results. 3. Source: Company financial data for year ending December 31, 2025. $1.12B 2025 Net Sales ✓ Global leader in pool and outdoor living technology with a highly recognized and trusted brand ✓ Strong, recurring aftermarket sales driven by one of the largest installed bases in the world ✓ Energy-efficient, environmentally sustainable products catering to increased focus on outdoor living ✓ Industry-leading smart home technology (Omni) for increased pool owner connectivity and automation 48.0% 2025 Gross Profit Margin 26.7% 2025 Adj. EBITDA1 Margin 7% Net Sales 6-year CAGR (2019-2025) >550 current / pending patents globally ~85% of sales from aftermarket2 Pumps, 21% Automation & Sanitization, 19% Heaters, 19% Filters, 14% Lighting & Water Features, 9% Cleaners, 9% White Goods, 4% Others, 5% Net Sales by Product Category3 Net Sales by Segment3 Net Sales by End Market3 Hayward at a Glance >85% of global Net Sales U.S. manufactured 10% Adjusted EBITDA 6-year CAGR (2019-2025)1 © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 16
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Why Invest in Hayward? © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 17 Leader In Attractive Industry • Energy-efficient products • Established strategy and reporting framework – Products, Planet, People, Principles Strong Financial Profile • Secular tailwinds (sunbelt migration, healthy outdoor living) • Large installed base that grows every year • Disciplined industry, demonstrated pricing power Attractive Industry • Aftermarket1 sales mix ~85% • Majority non-discretionary purchases to maintain existing pools • Technology adoption of IoT-enabled smart products (OmniX) Recurring Aftermarket Model • Technology leadership. Innovative, best-in-class products in high-growth categories • Operational excellence. Agile manufacturing and supply chain management • Go-to-market. New customer acquisition / loyalty programs with significant traction Competitive Advantages • Long-term organic sales CAGR of mid-to-high single digits • High 40s gross margin, mid-to-high 20s adjusted EBITDA2 margin on an annual basis • Robust FCF generation, capital allocation optionality Commitment to Sustainability 1. Aftermarket equipment sales are driven primarily by the ongoing repair, replacement, remodeling and upgrading of equipment fo r existing pools. Aftermarket sales based upon feedback from certain representative customers and management’s interpretation of available indu stry and government data, and not upon our GAAP net sales results. 2. Non-GAAP financial measure. See the appendix for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
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Corporate Strategy • Execute global product and technology leadership roadmaps • Advance regional sales & marketing strategies • Expand customer experience initiatives • Accelerate growth plans in Commercial Pool and Flow Control markets Organic Growth • Proven culture of operational excellence, driving productivity and continuous improvement • Richer mix of higher-margin technology products • Leverage top-line growth, increase capacity utilization • Price-cost management Margin Expansion • Growth investments (products/technologies, customer programs, productivity) • Strategic M&A in pool and broader water management applications • Return capital to stockholders • De-levering the balance sheet Disciplined Capital Allocation © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 18
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Attractive Long-Term Growth Dynamics © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 19 HAYWARD IS WELL POSITIONED TO DRIVE COMPELLING LONG-TERM GROWTH Secular Tailwinds ✓ Growing, aging installed base ✓ Non-discretionary aftermarket spending ✓ Demonstrated pricing power ✓ Conversion to connected product technologies ✓ Healthy outdoor living ✓ Sunbelt migration ✓ “Smart home” IoT adoption ✓ Environmentally sustainable products Industry Drivers ✓ Strong brand and installed base ✓ Technology leadership ✓ Operational excellence ✓ Multi-channel strength Competitive Advantages
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APPENDIX © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc. 20 Non-GAAP Reconciliations APPENDIX Non-GAAP Reconciliations 20
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21 Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted EBITDA Margin Reconciliation APPENDIX © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc.
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22 Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted EBITDA Margin Last Twelve Months Reconciliation APPENDIX © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc.
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23 Adjusted Net Income & Adjusted EPS Reconciliation APPENDIX © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc.
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24 Net Leverage Reconciliation APPENDIX © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc.
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25 Adjusted Segment Income Reconciliation APPENDIX © 2026 Hayward Holdings, Inc.
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