Hayward Holdings Faces Securities Fraud Investigation Over Alleged False Sales Claims and Inventory Practices.

Hayward Holdings (HAYW) faces a securities fraud investigation over alleged inventory and sales practices that inflated sales figures through "channel stuffing." The stock dropped 18% in July 2022 following the disclosure of the alleged practices. Key claims in the lawsuit have been allowed to proceed as of June 4, 2025. The law firm Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP is investigating possible misconduct by Hayward's officers and directors. Shareholders who may have been affected are encouraged to examine their legal options.

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) is currently under investigation for potential securities fraud related to its sales practices and inventory levels. The law firm Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP has reminded investors that the company is being scrutinized for allegedly misleading investors about its sales figures and inventory management.

The investigation centers on allegations that Hayward engaged in "channel stuffing" between October 2021 and July 2022. This practice involves artificially inflating sales figures by pushing excess inventory to distribution partners, leading to an inventory glut. When the full extent of these practices became public in July 2022, Hayward's stock price dropped by 18%.

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 its executive officers, directors, and controlling entities could proceed. This decision allows the lawsuit to advance, potentially exposing the company to further scrutiny and legal consequences.

Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP, a law firm specializing in consumer and shareholder class actions, is investigating potential wrongdoing by Hayward's officers and directors. The firm has encouraged current shareholders to examine their legal options by visiting their website at [https://www.classactionlawyers.com/haywardupdate](https://www.classactionlawyers.com/haywardupdate).

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