StockStory Flags Flat Sales and Falling EPS at Hayward
The publisher points to five years of flat revenue, a narrower operating margin and declining earnings per share in its assessment of Hayward.
Key takeaways
- Hayward recorded $1.17 billion in trailing-12-month sales, close to its revenue five years earlier.
- StockStory said Hayward’s EPS fell 22.8% annually over five years.
StockStory said Hayward’s five-year revenue and earnings trends weaken its case as an investment, citing flat sales and a decline in earnings per share. The publisher said revenue over the trailing 12 months was $1.17 billion, close to the level five years earlier.
Hayward’s operating margin fell 3.1 percentage points over that period, while EPS declined 22.8% annually, according to StockStory. The publisher described the stock’s valuation as fair but said it saw limited upside relative to potential downside.
As of 16:01 UTC on Oct. 7, Hayward shares traded at $11.83, down 3.94% from the previous close.
This article was produced with the help of AI technology. Source: Yahoo Finance
