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Hayward Hldgs Inc (HAYW)

293 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in HAYW. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +13
Streak
11Q ▲
Buyers last Q
49%

Smart Money Signals — HAYW

Based on 296 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 11 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 11 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
296 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 — +14% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+37 new funds entered over the past year (+14% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

150 buying154 selling
Last quarter: 154 funds reduced or exited vs 150 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+7 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new HAYW position: 37 → 47 → 41 → 48. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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50% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 50% conviction (2yr+) ■ 28% medium ■ 22% new
148 out of 296 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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Buying through price weakness — shares -8%, value -33%

Value
-32%
Shares
-7%
Last quarter: funds added -8% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -33%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~48 new funds/quarter

38 → 37 → 47 → 41 → 48 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 37 → 47 → 41 → 48. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Veteran-anchored — 56% veterans vs 28% newcomers

■ 56% veterans ■ 16% 1-2yr ■ 28% new
Entry-cohort mix of 301 holders: 168 (56%) are 2+ year veterans, 49 entered 1–2 years ago, and 84 (28%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
50 of 296 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% 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 2026 Q1, 150 hedge funds were net buyers of HAYW (48 opened a new position, 102 added to an existing one), while 154 reduced or exited (119 trimmed, 35 sold completely) — a 49% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. This marks 11 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 44% of total institutional value in HAYW is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +13 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 296.

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.

Is It Too Late to Buy Hayward Hldgs Inc (HAYW) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HAYW has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLI) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 78d ago
HAYW
+8.9%
XLI
+10.5%

HAYW outperformed XLI by -1.6% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
HAYW
+7.0%
XLI
+4.2%

Since the filing became public, HAYW outperformed XLI by +2.8% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

24 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
6.1
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
1.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HAYW
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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 293 283 3.53%
13F Shares 207M 225M -8.22%
Total Value $2.73B $4.06B -32.79%
New Positions 46 41 +5
Increased Positions 100 127 -27
Closed Positions 36 38 -2
Reduced Positions 116 87 +29
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 1 1 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.25 0.25 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 HAYW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · 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 — 11 quarters in a row: For 11 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?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 154 funds reduced or exited vs 150 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for HAYW holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 50 of 296 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% 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?

50% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 148 out of 296 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.

Is it too late to buy Hayward Hldgs Inc (HAYW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HAYW has moved +7.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.2% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.8%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HAYW has gained +8.9% vs +10.5% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

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.

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