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Pool Corporation (POOL)
NASDAQ:POOL
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 16, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.38Last Year’s EPS
1.32Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 8 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated a cautiously optimistic but pragmatic view: the company delivered resilient top-line stability ($5.3B), improved gross margins and strong shareholder returns while continuing to expand digital capabilities and its physical footprint. At the same time, earnings and operating income were pressured by softer discretionary demand, regional and product-category headwinds, higher operating expenses (tech and new locations) and a working-capital driven inventory build funded partly by higher debt. Management stressed disciplined capital allocation, confidence in operational initiatives (POOL360, supply chain, private label) to drive margins and low single-digit sales growth guidance for 2026, but emphasized uncertainty around the timing of a discretionary recovery. Overall, positives around margin expansion, digital penetration, shareholder returns and a solid balance sheet offset the declines in EPS and softness in specific regions and categories.Company Guidance
Stable Annual Revenue
Full-year 2025 revenue of $5.3 billion, essentially flat year-over-year despite one fewer selling day; fourth quarter sales of $982 million, down only 1% vs. a tough hurricane-related comp in the prior year.
Gross Margin Expansion
Full-year gross margin of 29.7% (up ~20 basis points on an adjusted basis) and fourth quarter gross margin of 30.1% (up 70 basis points year-over-year), driven by pricing, supply chain benefits, favorable product mix and expanded private label sales.
Strong Shareholder Returns
Distributed $530 million of cash in 2025 (a 10% increase vs. prior year), including $341 million in share repurchases and a 4% increase in the quarterly dividend, reflecting continued confidence in cash generation and capital allocation discipline.
Digital and Omnichannel Momentum
Digital sales reached an all-time high of 15% of full-year revenue (up from 12.5% the prior year), Q4 digital at 13.5% (up from 12.5%), and digital penetration peaked at 17% during pool season; launched POOL360 with new AI features to expand customer access and experience.
Network Expansion and Franchise Growth
Opened 8 new sales centers and acquired 3 in 2025 (total of 456 sales centers at year-end); Pinch A Penny franchise network grew to just over 300 locations with 10 new franchise stores added during the year (including entry into 2 new states).
Proactive Inventory and Supply Chain Actions
Inventory increased to $1.45 billion (a 13% rise) driven by opportunistic pre-price-increase purchases to protect margins and expected to be sold through in normal seasonality; management expects early-year margin benefits from these purchases.
Solid Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Conversion
Year-end leverage ratio of 1.67x (within 1.5–2x target) after total debt of $1.2 billion; operating cash flow of $366 million (90% of net income; would be 107% excluding a $69 million deferred tax payment), supporting buybacks, dividends and selective investment.
Clear 2026 Financial Guidance and Measured Outlook
Management guides to low single-digit net sales growth for 2026, gross margin roughly consistent with 2025, and diluted EPS of $10.85 to $11.15 (midpoint implying ~2–3% improvement in earnings). Anticipates 1–2% pricing benefit and continued disciplined capital allocation (1–1.5% of net sales reinvested; $25–50M targeted for acquisitions).
POOL Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
POOL Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 19, 2026 | $255.33 | $218.36 | -14.48% |
Oct 23, 2025 | $296.13 | $298.83 | +0.91% |
Jul 24, 2025 | $314.10 | $323.51 | +3.00% |
Apr 24, 2025 | $305.39 | $285.04 | -6.66% |
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FAQ
When does Pool Corporation (POOL) report earnings?
Pool Corporation (POOL) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 16, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Pool Corporation (POOL) earnings time?
Pool Corporation (POOL) earnings time is at Apr 16, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is POOL EPS forecast?
POOL EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 1.38.
