Pool Corporation (POOL)
NASDAQ:POOL
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POOL Stock Chart & Stats
$227.62
-$2.73(-0.83%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$227.62
-$2.73(-0.83%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$172.68 - $345.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume157.74K
Average Volume (3M)913.54K
Market Cap
$6.55B
Enterprise Value$8.14B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$64.46M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.59B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.2
Beta0.59
Next Earnings
Jul 16, 2026EPS Estimate
5.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.94
Shares Outstanding36,443,005
10 Day Avg. Volume783,238
30 Day Avg. Volume913,539
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.95
Price to Book (P/B)7.17
Price to Sales (P/S)1.61
P/FCF Ratio27.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.24
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.12
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.79
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$239.00Price Target Upside5.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)11.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.44B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationPool converts a very high share of accounting profits into free cash flow (TTM FCF ~$605M, ~86% conversion). This durable cash generation supports buybacks, dividend growth, greenfield openings and reinvestment, providing flexibility to fund strategy and weather demand cycles.
Distribution Scale And Digital GainsA broad branch network combined with rising POOL360 digital adoption and private-label progress enhances customer retention and logistics advantage. These structural capabilities create recurring revenue from consumables and service needs, raising switching costs and supporting margin resilience over time.
Disciplined Capital AllocationManagement has expanded buybacks and modestly raised the dividend while continuing selective expansion, signaling confidence in cash flow sustainability. Disciplined returns funded by strong FCF can boost long-term shareholder value without compromising strategic investments when sustained.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageLeverage has meaningfully stepped up on a TTM basis (debt-to-equity ~1.30; ~1.7x leverage reported), reducing financial flexibility. Higher debt increases interest cost sensitivity and limits room for cyclical reinvestment or defending margins if discretionary demand softens over the next several quarters.
Elevated Inventory And Working CapitalA sizable seasonal inventory build (+14% YoY, ~$200M above year-end) ties up cash and raises working capital needs. If demand is softer than planned, excess inventory could pressure margins or require promotions, constraining cash flow conversion and capital deployment in the near-term.
Margin Compression And Revenue NormalizationMargins have meaningfully compressed from cycle highs as mix shifts to lower-margin equipment and competitive dynamics pressure pricing. Revenue growth has normalized post-2022, so sustaining profitability depends on mix, cost control and private-label gains rather than easy top-line expansion.
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POOL FAQ
What was Pool Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pool Corporation lowest stock price was $172.68 and its highest was $345.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Pool Corporation’s market cap?
Pool Corporation’s market cap is $6.55B.
When is Pool Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pool Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were Pool Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Pool Corporation released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.351 by $0.079.
Is Pool Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Pool Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Pool Corporation pay dividends?
Pool Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.15%. See more information on Pool Corporation dividends here
What is Pool Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Pool Corporation’s EPS estimate is 5.36.
How many shares outstanding does Pool Corporation have?
Pool Corporation has 36,443,005 shares outstanding.
What happened to Pool Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Pool Corporation reported an EPS of $1.43 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.351. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.365%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Pool Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in POOL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Pool Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$239.00 (5.00% Upside)
$239.00 (5.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
POOL Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.9M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $5.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 19%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-39.50%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
32.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Pool Corporation
Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products in the United States and internationally. The company offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement parts for pool equipment, such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights; fiberglass pools, and hot tubs and packaged pool kits comprising walls, liners, braces, and coping for in-ground and above-ground pools; pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; and irrigation and related products consisting of irrigation system components, and professional lawn care equipment and supplies. It also provides building materials, such as concrete, plumbing and electrical components, functional and decorative pool surfaces, decking materials, tiles, hardscapes, and natural stones for pool installations and remodeling; and commercial products, including heaters, safety equipment, and commercial pumps and filters. In addition, the company offers other pool construction and recreational products comprising discretionary recreational and related outdoor living products, such as grills and components for outdoor kitchens. It serves swimming pool remodelers and builders; specialty retailers that sell swimming pool supplies; swimming pool repair and service businesses; irrigation construction and landscape maintenance contractors; and commercial customers that serve hotels, universities, and community recreational facilities. As of March 03, 2022, the company operated 410 sales centers in North America, Europe, and Australia. Pool Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.
POOL Company Deck
POOL Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a constructive start to the 2026 season with solid top-line growth (6%), operating income expansion (7%), EPS growth and confirmation of full-year guidance. Key strategic initiatives—private label, POOL360, selective sales center expansion and share repurchases—are delivering and management emphasized disciplined capital allocation. Headwinds include a modest gross margin compression (~20 bps) driven by mix and early-buy activity, a sizable seasonal inventory build (+14%), and measured consumer discretionary demand with isolated regional softness (Horizon -2%, Florida -1%). On balance, the operational and strategic positives (broad-based product growth, digital penetration, geographic strength, EPS up excl. ASU) outweigh the manageable near-term financial and working capital pressures.View all POOL earnings summariesPOOL Revenue Breakdown
92.65% U.S.
7.35% International
POOL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$239.00
▲(5.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.46% Insiders
31.89% Mutual Funds
32.61% Other Institutional Investors
7.87% Public Companies and Individual Investors