Latham Group (SWIM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Latham Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWIM) is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of residential and commercial swimming pool products and accessories. The company specializes in the design, engineering and production of composite fiberglass pools, vinyl-liner pools, pool equipment and safety covers. Latham’s portfolio also includes advanced filtration systems, automatic pool covers, chemical dispensers and maintenance supplies, serving builders, dealers and end users in the recreational and leisure markets.

Founded in 1945 by Noel Latham, Latham Group has evolved from a small metal above-ground pool producer into a diversified pool industry leader. The company introduced its first fiberglass composite pools in the early 1960s and expanded into vinyl-liner pool manufacturing in subsequent decades. Over its seven-plus decade history, Latham has pursued strategic acquisitions and continuous product innovation to establish a broad product offering and strengthen its position in key markets.

Latham Group’s product range supports both new pool installations and aftermarket services. Its fiberglass pools are molded in various shapes and sizes, while its vinyl-liner systems allow greater customization through in-ground pool liners. Complementary products include safety and solar covers, automated water treatment solutions and branded accessories designed to enhance pool performance, aesthetics and user safety. The company also provides technical support, design consulting and marketing assistance to its distribution partners.

Headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana, Latham Group operates an extensive network of manufacturing facilities and distribution centers across North America. The company’s leadership team, led by President and CEO Matt Christensen and guided by members of the founding Latham family, focuses on operational excellence, innovation and strategic growth to deliver value to contractors, dealers and homeowners alike.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.52 to $6.82
• 50-Day Range: $5.47 to $7.03
• 52-Week Range: $2.54 to $8.41
• Volume: 652,908 shs
• Average Volume: 664,200 shs
• Market Capitalization: $784.33 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $7.56
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Latham Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Latham Group scored higher than 23% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 91st out of 98 stocks in the construction sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Latham Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.40, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Latham Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Latham Group are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.04) to ($0.01) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Latham Group is -48.14, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Latham Group is -48.14, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Latham Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.01. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

11.34% of the float of Latham Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Latham Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Latham Group has recently decreased by 1.26%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Latham Group does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Latham Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

11.34% of the float of Latham Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Latham Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.7.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Latham Group has recently decreased by 1.26%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Latham Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

4 people have added Latham Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Latham Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $299,709.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 6.85% of the stock of Latham Group is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

83.95% of the stock of Latham Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

SWIM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SWIM shares performed this year?

Latham Group's stock was trading at $6.96 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SWIM shares have decreased by 3.2% and is now trading at $6.74.

How were Latham Group's earnings last quarter?

Latham Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWIM) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March, 12th. The company reported ($0.06) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.14) by $0.08. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 15.8% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Latham Group IPO?

Latham Group (SWIM) raised $400 million in an initial public offering on Friday, April 23rd 2021. The company issued 20,000,000 shares at $19.00-$21.00 per share. Barclays, BofA Securities, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs acted as the underwriters for the IPO and Nomura, William Blair, Baird, KeyBanc Capital Markets and Truist Securities were co-managers.

How do I buy shares of Latham Group?

Shares of SWIM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Latham Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Latham Group investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Meta Platforms (META), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA), Chevron (CVX) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/12/2024
• Today: 7/08/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Construction
• Industry: BLDG&CONST - MISC
• Sub-Industry: Rubber And Plastic Products
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SWIM
• CIK: 1833197
• Web: www.lathampool.com
• Phone: 800-833-3800
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 1,817
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Latham Group: $7.56
• High Price Target: $10.00
• Low Price Target: $4.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: +12.2%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.40
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.14)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$17.86 million
• Net Margins: -3.13%
• Pretax Margin: -2.25%
• Return on Equity: -4.01%
• Return on Assets: -1.93%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.80
• Current Ratio: 2.55
• Quick Ratio: 1.50

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $508.52 million
• Price / Sales: 1.54
• Cash Flow: $0.23 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 28.72
• Book Value: $3.35 per share
• Price / Book: 2.01

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 116,370,000
• Free Float: 108,397,000
• Market Cap: $784.33 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.72