FMR LLC filed Amendment No. 2 to its Schedule 13G with the SEC on November 4, 2026, disclosing beneficial ownership of approximately 11.6% of Hayward Holdings Inc. common stock as of September 30, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Aggregate beneficial ownership: FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson each reported beneficial ownership of 24,680,492.33 shares of Hayward Holdings Inc. common stock.
  • Percent of class: The reported holdings represent 11.6% of the outstanding common stock, according to the filing.
  • Sole voting power (FMR LLC): FMR LLC reported sole voting power over 24,659,934.00 shares, with no shared voting power.
  • Sole dispositive power: Both FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson reported sole dispositive power over 24,680,492.33 shares, with no shared dispositive power.
  • Triggering event date: The date of the event requiring this filing was September 30, 2026.
  • No control intent: The filing certifies the securities "were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer."

FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson Disclose Ownership in Hayward Holdings

FMR LLC, a Delaware-organized holding company located at 245 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts, filed Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G disclosing its position in Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HAYW) common stock (CUSIP 421298100). The triggering event date for this amendment was September 30, 2026, and the document was signed on November 4, 2026. FMR LLC is classified as a parent holding company or control person under the filing's Item 3(g) designation.

According to the filing, FMR LLC holds sole voting power over 24,659,934.00 shares and sole dispositive power over 24,680,492.33 shares. Shared voting and dispositive power are both reported as 0.00. Abigail P. Johnson, identified as a United States individual, is also listed as a reporting person with the same aggregate beneficial ownership of 24,680,492.33 shares, attributable entirely to sole dispositive power, with no voting power of her own reported separately. Both reporting persons' aggregate holdings represent 11.6% of the class, as stated in the filing.

The filing notes that "one or more other persons are known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the COMMON STOCK of HAYWARD HOLDINGS INC," but specifies that no single other person's interest exceeds five percent of the total outstanding common stock. The filing references Exhibit 99 for identification of subsidiaries through which the holdings are held, as required under Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G). The statement was signed by Stephanie J. Brown under powers of attorney granted by FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson.

What Was Disclosed

FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson filed Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G reporting combined beneficial ownership of 24,680,492.33 shares, or 11.6%, of Hayward Holdings Inc. common stock, with the event date of September 30, 2026.