Pool (POOL) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date

Jul 23, 2026

Before Open (Confirmed)

Period Ending

2026 (Q2)

Consensus EPS Forecast

5.35

Last Year’s EPS

5.17

Same Quarter Last Year

Analyst Consensus

Hold

Based on 10 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026

Earnings Call Date:Apr 23, 2026|

% Change Since:

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.

Company Guidance

Guidance for 2026 was reiterated unchanged: full‑year diluted EPS of $10.87 to $11.17 (which includes the $0.02 ASU benefit recognized in Q1; no further ASU benefit assumed), with the midpoint implying roughly 2%–3% EPS growth versus prior year and same‑selling‑day top‑line expected to be low single‑digit growth; management expects a 1%–2% full‑year pricing benefit (Q1 pricing contributed ~3% to sales), gross margin to be roughly consistent with 2025, and expense growth to moderate through the year as greenfield absorption improves. Q1 metrics included net sales +6%, gross margin 29% (down ~20 bps), operating income $83M (+7%) with a 10‑bp operating margin expansion, operating expenses $247M (+5%), diluted EPS $1.45 (+$0.03; +$0.11 excl. ASU), POOL360 at 13% of sales, inventory $1.7B (+14% YoY, ~$200M above year‑end), total debt ~$1.2B (leverage 1.7x), net cash from ops $25.7M, share repurchases ~$64M in Q1 with $271M remaining, projected interest expense $49M–$51M (Q2 highest), and an estimated full‑year tax rate ~25% (Q2 ~25.5%); the company still expects to open 5 net new sales centers in 2026 (455 total) and continue disciplined capital allocation.

Top-Line and Operating Performance

Net sales increased 6% year-over-year in Q1; operating income grew 7% and operating margin expanded by 10 basis points, demonstrating profitable revenue growth early in the season.

Earnings Per Share Growth

Diluted EPS was $1.45, up $0.03 versus prior year. Excluding ASU impacts (current quarter $0.02 vs prior year $0.10), adjusted diluted EPS rose $0.11, an 8% increase year-over-year.

Product Category Strength

Broad-based product growth: Chemicals +8% (strong volume and private label traction), Equipment +7% (price and volume), Building Materials +5%; Commercial was flat.

Geographic and Channel Wins

Strong regional performance in high-value markets: California +10% and Texas +7%; Europe grew 5% in local currency. Independent retail sales to customers grew 3% and Pinch A Penny franchisee end-customer sales grew 4% with seven new franchise openings.

Digital and Strategic Investments Paying Off

POOL360 penetration rose to 13% of net sales (from 12.5% a year ago) and management highlighted continued progress on digital engagement, distribution leverage and private label expansion as structural differentiators.

Capital Allocation and Balance Sheet Discipline

Repurchased approximately $64 million of shares in the quarter with $271 million remaining under authorization; total debt ~ $1.2 billion with a leverage ratio of 1.7x (within stated range).

Guidance Confirmed

Full-year diluted EPS guidance reaffirmed at $10.87 to $11.17 (includes $0.02 ASU benefit recognized in Q1). Company expects low-single-digit top-line growth on a same selling day basis and gross margin roughly consistent with 2025.

Pool (POOL) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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POOL Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Jul 23, 2026	2026 (Q2)	5.35 / -	5.17	―	―	―
Apr 23, 2026	2026 (Q1)	1.35 / 1.43	1.32	8.33% (+0.11)
Feb 19, 2026	2025 (Q4)	0.97 / 0.84	0.97	-13.40% (-0.13)
Oct 23, 2025	2025 (Q3)	3.38 / 3.39	3.26	3.99% (+0.13)
Jul 24, 2025	2025 (Q2)	5.08 / 5.17	4.98	3.82% (+0.19)
Apr 24, 2025	2025 (Q1)	1.46 / 1.32	1.85	-28.65% (-0.53)
Feb 20, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.91 / 0.97	1.3	-25.38% (-0.33)
Oct 24, 2024	2024 (Q3)	3.16 / 3.26	3.5	-6.86% (-0.24)
Jul 25, 2024	2024 (Q2)	4.91 / 4.98	5.89	-15.45% (-0.91)
Apr 25, 2024	2024 (Q1)	1.87 / 1.85	2.46	-24.80% (-0.61)

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POOL Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Apr 23, 2026	$234.22	$228.68	-2.37%
Feb 19, 2026	$253.82	$217.06	-14.48%
Oct 23, 2025	$294.37	$297.06	+0.91%
Jul 24, 2025	$312.24	$321.59	+3.00%

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