Latham Group (NASDAQ:SWIM) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Barclays Analyst Says

Latham Group (NASDAQ:SWIM) had its target price hoisted by equities researchers at Barclays from $7.00 to $8.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “equal weight” rating on the stock. Barclays‘s price target suggests a potential upside of 23.84% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other research firms have also recently weighed in on SWIM. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Latham Group in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their price target on shares of Latham Group from $8.75 to $9.50 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Latham Group currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $7.33.

Latham Group Trading Down 10.3%

NASDAQ:SWIM opened at $6.46 on Wednesday. Latham Group has a 1 year low of $4.56 and a 1 year high of $8.97. The stock has a market cap of $753.62 million, a P/E ratio of 71.78 and a beta of 1.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68, a quick ratio of 1.72 and a current ratio of 2.43. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $6.57 and a 200-day simple moving average of $7.05.

Latham Group (NASDAQ:SWIM) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, March 3rd. The company reported ($0.06) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.09) by $0.03. The business had revenue of $99.95 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $95.86 million. Latham Group had a return on equity of 2.81% and a net margin of 2.04%. As a group, analysts anticipate that Latham Group will post -0.04 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Latham Group

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of SWIM. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its stake in Latham Group by 216.4% in the fourth quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 6,749,349 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,858,000 after purchasing an additional 4,616,367 shares during the period. Citadel Advisors LLC increased its position in Latham Group by 206.5% in the 3rd quarter. Citadel Advisors LLC now owns 4,620,114 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,159,000 after acquiring an additional 3,112,708 shares during the period. CAS Investment Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Latham Group during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $7,610,000. UBS Group AG raised its stake in Latham Group by 1,709.2% during the 4th quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 955,867 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,070,000 after acquiring an additional 903,032 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in Latham Group by 36.7% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 3,257,228 shares of the company’s stock worth $24,788,000 after acquiring an additional 873,903 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.95% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Latham Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Latham Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat — SWIM reported better-than-expected Q4 results (EPS beat and revenue above estimates) with margin expansion; management cited fiberglass pools, autocovers, dealer expansion and operational efficiencies as growth drivers. Latham Group: Better Results, But Valuation Risk Remains
• Positive Sentiment: Raised FY2026 revenue guidance — Company issued a net‑sales target of $580M–$610M, above consensus (~$569.8M), signaling organic growth and contribution from recent acquisition/investments. Latham outlines 2026 guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — Firms raised price targets: Stifel to $9.50 (buy) and Barclays to $8.00 (equal‑weight), reflecting improved near‑term outlook and giving upside from current levels. Stifel PT Raise / StreetInsider Barclays PT Note / Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings materials available — The full Q4 earnings call transcript and presentation are posted for deeper read of margin drivers, seasonality and dealer expansion strategy. Earnings Call Transcript Earnings Presentation
• Neutral Sentiment: Volatility after earnings — Media reported an initial ~15% post‑earnings jump, illustrating strong investor reaction but also short‑term volatility. Yahoo: Latham Delivers Impressive Q4
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and cash‑flow concerns — Analysts and commentators warn SWIM’s multiple is elevated versus cash‑flow strength; projected EBITDA/EPS growth is contrasted with weaker free cash flow, which raises valuation risk if industry demand softens. Valuation Risk Discussion

Latham Group Company Profile

Latham Group, Inc designs, manufactures and supplies a broad range of aquatic products and services for residential and commercial applications. Offerings include fiberglass and vinyl-liner pool shells, commercial water park structures, water slides, surf simulators, pumps, filters, heaters and sanitation systems. The company also provides parts, equipment and technical support for pool installation, maintenance and repair.

Operating across three core segments—commercial, residential and aftermarket—Latham delivers turnkey aquatic facilities and attractions for municipal, hospitality and resort clients, offers packaged pool kits and equipment packages to builders and dealers, and supplies replacement parts, service contracts and technical assistance to support ongoing pool operations.

Headquartered in the United States, Latham Group maintains manufacturing and distribution centers throughout North America and Europe.