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HAYWARD HLDGS INC (HAYW)

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Current Price
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0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +3
Streak
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — HAYW

Based on 270 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HAYW than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
270 hedge funds hold HAYW right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+27 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

163 buying120 selling
Last quarter: 163 funds bought or added vs 120 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 36 → 36 → 46 → 39. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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49% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 49% conviction (2yr+) ■ 27% medium ■ 24% new
132 out of 270 hedge funds have held HAYW for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Value +20% but shares only +0% — price-driven

Value
+20%
Shares
+0%
Last quarter: the total dollar value of institutional holdings rose +20%, but actual share count only changed +0%. The gap is explained by the stock's price rising — not new buying. Strong value growth with weak share growth means the rally is price momentum, not fresh institutional demand.
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Growing discovery — still being found

51 → 36 → 36 → 46 → 39 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 36 → 36 → 46 → 39. A growing number of institutions are discovering HAYW each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Deep conviction — 55% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 55% veterans ■ 19% 1-2yr ■ 27% new
Of 275 current holders: 150 (55%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds

59% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 270 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in HAYW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — HAYW

In 2025 Q4, 163 hedge funds were net buyers of HAYW (39 opened a new position, 124 added to an existing one), while 120 reduced or exited (84 trimmed, 36 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 10 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 59% of total institutional value in HAYW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +3 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 270.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HAYW

How many hedge funds hold HAYW — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of HAYW vs. share price

Market Analysis: HAYW

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Company Profile: HAYW

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

50 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.4
/ 10
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Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HAYW
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 2 days 275 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 275 273 0.73%
13F Shares 225M 224M 0.31%
Total Value $4.05B $3.37B 20.2%
New Positions 39 46 -7
Increased Positions 132 125 +7
Closed Positions 36 28 +8
Reduced Positions 91 92 -1
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 1 3 -66.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.25 0.75 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of HAYW — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 MIC Capital Management UK LLP 24.95% 6,572,676 $87.9M
2 Trigran Investments, Inc. 6.83% 2,136,103 $28.6M
3 MSD CAPITAL, L.P. 5.89% 384,229 $5.1M
4 Greenhouse Funds LLLP 3.84% 6,418,964 $85.9M
5 Michael & Susan Dell Foundation 2.04% 4,340,559 $58.1M
6 FIDUCIARY MANAGEMENT INC /WI/ 1.45% 8,738,960 $116.9M
7 Aperture Investors, LLC 1.42% 842,087 $11.3M
8 Granite Investment Partners, LLC 0.64% 772,357 $10.3M
9 Leith Wheeler Investment Counsel Ltd. 0.63% 565,970 $7.6M
10 DF DENT & CO INC 0.55% 2,154,356 $28.8M
11 WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC 0.47% 4,838,917 $64.7M
12 SYSTEMATIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LP 0.45% 1,458,349 $19.5M
13 nVerses Capital, LLC 0.40% 33,293 $445K
14 CRAMER ROSENTHAL MCGLYNN LLC 0.27% 276,362 $3.7M
15 BROWN BROTHERS HARRIMAN & CO 0.26% 3,567,200 $47.7M
16 DIVERSIFIED MANAGEMENT INC 0.24% 104,607 $1.4M
17 HEARTLAND ADVISORS INC 0.24% 348,040 $4.7M
18 Argos Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.24% 61,572 $824K
19 EntryPoint Capital, LLC 0.23% 58,712 $786K
20 VARCOV Co. 0.22% 44,965 $602K
21 TWINBEECH CAPITAL LP 0.22% 161,048 $2.2M
22 SUSQUEHANNA FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENTS, LLC 0.21% 428,662 $5.7M
23 Sapience Investments, LLC 0.20% 115 $2K
24 Birch Hill Investment Advisors LLC 0.19% 324,169 $4.3M
25 Seed Wealth Management, Inc. 0.18% 19,860 $266K
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — HAYWARD HLDGS INC (HAYW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HAYW?

Buying streak — 10 quarters in a row: For 10 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HAYW than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for HAYW?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 163 funds bought or added vs 120 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for HAYW holders?

Elite ownership — 59% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 270 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 59% of total institutional value in HAYW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held HAYW?

49% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 132 out of 270 hedge funds have held HAYW for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.