Latham Group, Inc.: management transactions · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About Latham Group, Inc.

Latham Group, Inc. is a U.S.-listed company trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SWIM, on the US/NASDAQ market, and headquartered in the United States. For French-speaking investors, the company is best understood as a specialized outdoor-living and residential pool-equipment manufacturer focused on in-ground swimming pools. Latham describes itself as the largest designer, manufacturer, and marketer of in-ground residential swimming pools in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, giving it a scale position that is unusual in a market that is otherwise highly fragmented. ([ir.lathampool.com](https://ir.lathampool.com/news-releases/news-release-details/latham-group-inc-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025?utm_source=openai)) The company’s origins date back to 1956, and in 2026 Latham highlighted its 70th anniversary, underscoring a long operating history and a well-established brand in the pool industry. Its headquarters are in Latham, New York, and its business model relies on a distribution network of dealers, builders, and installation partners rather than direct-to-consumer sales. That structure is important because it aligns the company with the broader residential construction and backyard-improvement ecosystem, while also creating channel relationships that can support repeat demand and product adoption over time. ([ir.lathampool.com](https://ir.lathampool.com/news-releases/news-release-details/latham-celebrates-70-years-product-debuts-and-new-national/?utm_source=openai)) Latham’s core product lines are fiberglass pools, vinyl liners, and automatic safety covers. In addition, the company has broadened its portfolio with adjacent outdoor-living and pool-adjacent innovations such as plunge pools and spas. This mix matters from an analyst’s perspective because it diversifies revenue across multiple pool components and price points, while also giving Latham exposure to trends such as lower-maintenance fiberglass solutions, premium safety features, and space-efficient backyard designs. ([ir.lathampool.com](https://ir.lathampool.com/news-releases/news-release-details/latham-group-inc-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025?utm_source=openai)) From a competitive standpoint, Latham says it holds leading positions in North America across every category in which it competes. Management commentary in 2025 emphasized share gains and outperformance versus the U.S. in-ground pool market, even as new pool starts remained uneven. The company also highlighted strong traction in Florida, one of its “Sand State” target markets, where fiberglass pool sales grew at a double-digit pace in 2025. That suggests the firm is not just defending a mature niche, but actively expanding its presence in attractive geographies with favorable pool-installation economics. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1833197/000155837025002212/swim-20241231x10k.htm?utm_source=openai)) Recent developments reinforce that narrative. In March 2026, Latham reported full-year 2025 results showing improved profitability, with management pointing to growth across all three product categories and continued margin expansion. The company also continued investing in its strategy for Sand States, ERP infrastructure, and accretive acquisitions, following prior transactions such as Radiant Pools and Coverstar Central. For investors, Latham offers a niche market-leader profile with improving execution and a broader product portfolio, but it remains exposed to the cyclical U.S. housing/backyard market, weather volatility, supply-chain inputs, and consumer spending trends. ([ir.lathampool.com](https://ir.lathampool.com/news-releases/news-release-details/latham-group-inc-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025?utm_source=openai))