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

Latham Group (NASDAQ:SWIM) had its price objective lifted by investment analysts at Stifel Nicolaus from $8.75 to $9.50 in a research report issued on Wednesday, MarketBeat.com reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus’ price objective would suggest a potential upside of 47.06% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other equities analysts have also commented on SWIM. Barclays dropped their price target on shares of Latham Group from $8.00 to $7.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Latham Group in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $7.33.

Latham Group Stock Performance

Latham Group stock opened at $6.46 on Wednesday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $6.57 and a 200 day moving average price of $7.05. Latham Group has a 52 week low of $4.56 and a 52 week high of $8.97. The firm has a market capitalization of $753.62 million, a P/E ratio of 71.78 and a beta of 1.70. The company has a current ratio of 2.43, a quick ratio of 1.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68.

Latham Group (NASDAQ:SWIM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 3rd. The company reported ($0.06) EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.09) by $0.03. The company had revenue of $99.95 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $95.86 million. Latham Group had a net margin of 2.04% and a return on equity of 2.81%. Equities research analysts anticipate that Latham Group will post -0.04 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Latham Group

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Empowered Funds LLC increased its holdings in Latham Group by 7.4% in the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 405,207 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,605,000 after purchasing an additional 27,916 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC lifted its position in Latham Group by 27.1% during the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 24,894 shares of the company’s stock worth $160,000 after acquiring an additional 5,315 shares in the last quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd lifted its position in Latham Group by 94.2% during the 2nd quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd now owns 48,345 shares of the company’s stock worth $308,000 after acquiring an additional 23,452 shares in the last quarter. Atria Investments Inc purchased a new position in Latham Group in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $280,000. Finally, Cornerstone Investment Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Latham Group in the second quarter valued at approximately $147,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.95% of the company’s stock.

Latham Group News Roundup

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

About Latham Group

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.