Polar Asset Management Partners Reduces Stake in Hayward Holdings

The investment firm sold over 42,000 shares of the pool equipment manufacturer in Q3 2025.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 9:20am

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Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. reduced its stake in Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:HAYW) by 24.8% in the third quarter of 2025. The fund owned 128,736 shares of the company's stock, down from 171,225 shares previously held.

Why it matters

Hayward Holdings is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial swimming pool equipment. Shifts in institutional ownership can signal changes in investor sentiment and future performance expectations for the company.

The details

Polar Asset Management Partners sold 42,489 shares of Hayward stock during the third quarter, reducing its total position to 128,736 shares worth $1.95 million. Other major institutional investors like Vanguard Group, JPMorgan Chase, and Wellington Management also made changes to their Hayward holdings during the same period.

  • Polar Asset Management Partners reduced its Hayward stake in Q3 2025.

The players

Polar Asset Management Partners Inc.

An investment management firm that reduced its stake in Hayward Holdings in Q3 2025.

Hayward Holdings, Inc.

A leading manufacturer of residential and commercial swimming pool equipment and related outdoor living products.

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The takeaway

This reduction in Polar Asset Management's Hayward position reflects broader shifts in institutional ownership of the pool equipment manufacturer. While not necessarily a negative signal, it does suggest some investors may be reevaluating their outlook on Hayward's future performance.