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)1.18M
Market Cap
$7.13B
Enterprise Value$8.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$64.46M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.59B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.8
Beta0.58
Next Earnings
Jul 16, 2026EPS Estimate
5.35Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.94
Shares Outstanding36,443,005
10 Day Avg. Volume1,776,821
30 Day Avg. Volume1,176,498
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.98
Price to Book (P/B)7.17
Price to Sales (P/S)1.61
P/FCF Ratio27.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.21
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.41
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.53
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$235.25Price Target Upside3.35% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)11.08
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.44B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow ConversionConsistently strong free cash flow (TTM ~ $605M) and high conversion (~86% of net income) underpin durable financial flexibility. This persistent cash generation funds dividends, buybacks and reinvestment in branches and technology, supporting resilient operations across seasonal cycles.
Branch Network & Digital PenetrationA large local branch footprint combined with rising POOL360 digital penetration (13% of sales) creates a durable distribution advantage. Local inventory plus digital tools increases customer stickiness, recurring maintenance sales and cross-sell opportunities, helping stabilize revenue across regions and seasons.
Disciplined Capital AllocationManagement and the board are returning cash via an enlarged $600M repurchase authorization and a 4% dividend increase. This signals confidence in cash flow sustainability and aligns capital allocation with shareholder returns while still funding growth initiatives and greenfield openings.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageA meaningful step-up in trailing leverage (TTM D/E ~1.30, total debt ~$1.2B) reduces financial flexibility and raises vulnerability to demand shocks. Higher leverage limits the firm's ability to absorb seasonal working-capital swings or invest opportunistically without increasing interest and refinancing risk.
Elevated Inventory & Working CapitalA large seasonal inventory build (+14% to $1.7B, ~$200M above year-end) ties up cash and increases carrying and obsolescence risk. If discretionary demand softens, excess stock could pressure margins and cash flow, magnifying the impact of already elevated working-capital requirements.
Margin Compression & Revenue NormalizationMargins have compressed materially from cycle highs and revenue growth has normalized after the 2022 peak. Structural mix shifts (equipment growth with lower relative margins) and competitive/early-buy dynamics suggest sustained pressure on margin expansion absent enduring mix or pricing improvement.
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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 $7.13B.
When is Pool Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pool Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 22 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 $1.3 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 5.35.
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:
$235.25 (3.35% Upside)
$235.25 (3.35% 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 $3.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.1%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-32.23%
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, established in 1993 and based in Covington, Louisiana, serves as a leading wholesale distributor of swimming pool essentials, outdoor living accessories, and related recreational merchandise. Operating extensively across the United States and globally, the company supported its diverse clientele through 410 sales centers spanning North America, Europe, and Australia as of March 2022. Its comprehensive product portfolio encompasses a broad array of upkeep items like chemicals, general provisions, and pool accouterments; components for servicing and replacing critical pool machinery such as purification systems, heating units, circulation pumps, and lighting fixtures; and structural elements including complete fiberglass pools, luxury spas, and comprehensive pre-packaged pool kits designed for both subterranean and elevated installations, encompassing structural walls, liners, support braces, and coping. Furthermore, Pool Corp. supplies diverse pool apparatus and constituent parts vital for both fresh installations and the refurbishment of existing aquatic facilities; irrigation solutions, including integrated system elements and specialized equipment and provisions for professional lawn maintenance; and construction essentials such as concrete, plumbing and electrical infrastructure, a variety of functional and aesthetic pool finishes, decking options, tiles, hardscaping elements, and natural stone for new builds and renovations. The company also offers specialized commercial-grade products, including robust heating units, essential safety apparatus, and industrial-scale pumps and filtration systems, alongside additional recreational and outdoor living items like barbecues and modules for custom outdoor kitchen setups. Pool Corporation's extensive client base includes swimming pool construction and renovation specialists, independent retailers of pool provisions, repair and maintenance enterprises, irrigation and landscape professionals, and institutional clients such as hospitality venues, educational institutions, and public recreational centers.
POOL Company Deck
POOL Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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
$235.25
▲(3.35% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.46% Insiders
31.88% Mutual Funds
32.61% Other Institutional Investors
7.56% Public Companies and Individual Investors