Latham wants to ride the shift toward backyard living by expanding its dealer network, pushing fiberglass pools, and selling more add-ons like covers and automation that can bring repeat business. But the same business could stumble if the economy weakens, water-use rules tighten, or homeowners decide their next big outdoor upgrade isn’t an in-ground pool.Read more
Latham Group bets that more people want backyard fun and wellness at home, and it’s pushing into faster-growing warm-weather regions while rolling out easier-to-install pool options. The upside depends on housing and customer spending picking up, but heavy debt and tougher financing could limit how quickly demand returns.Read more
Key Takeaways Declining homeownership, drought, and regulatory pressures are constraining core market demand and limiting growth opportunities for the company's pool installations. Overreliance on the North American market and macroeconomic headwinds heighten exposure to unpredictable revenue, while shifting consumer preferences threaten long-term sales expansion.Read more
Latham Group, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. The company offers in-ground swimming pools, including fiberglass and packaged pools; and covers, such as automatic safety and all-season pool covers; and liners. It sells its products directly to dealers and distributors who warehouse the products and sell to dealers under the Latham, The Pool Company brand name, as well as sub-brands comprising Narellan, CoverStar, Radiant, and GLI brands. The company was formerly known as Latham Topco, Inc. and changed its name to Latham Group, Inc. in March 2021. Latham Group, Inc. was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Latham, New York.
