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Monday, August 18, 2025

18% Stock Drop: Hayward Holdings Faces Federal Court Investigation Over Alleged Sales Inflation Scheme - Stock Titan

Hayward Holdings (NYSE: HAYW) is facing a securities fraud investigation by Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP regarding potential misleading of investors about sales practices and inventory levels. A significant development occurred on June 4, 2025, when Judge William J. Martini allowed key claims in a securities fraud lawsuit to proceed.

The lawsuit alleges that between October 2021 and July 2022, Hayward engaged in "channel stuffing" by pushing excess inventory to distribution partners, leading to an inventory glut. When this information became public in July 2022, Hayward's stock price dropped 18%. The law firm is investigating potential wrongdoing by Hayward's officers and directors.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP reminds Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) investors that the firm is investigating potential legal claims relating to whether the company misled investors about its sales practices and inventory levels. Current shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm here:
https://www.classactionlawyers.com/haywardupdate.

On June 4, 2025, Judge William J. Martini of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey ruled that key claims in a securities fraud lawsuit against Hayward and certain of its executive officers, directors, and controlling entities could move forward. The lawsuit alleges that between October 2021 and July 2022, Hayward artificially inflated sales figures by "channel stuffing" and pushing...



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