Pool Corp. reports Q4 EPS $1.82, consensus $2.00

Reports Q4 revenue $1.1B, consensus $1.15B. "I am proud to present another year of record results with annual sales growth of 17% to $6.2 billion, nearly double our 2019 sales. The relentless focus of our highly talented team on capacity creation and their dedication to serving our customers drove our operating income for the full year up 23% to a record $1.0 billion on top of 79% growth in 2021. We leveraged our strong capital position and operating capabilities to invest in inventory ahead of challenging supply chain and inflationary conditions to serve our customers and bring new products to the market in a dynamic environment. Our results speak to the strength of our team who work collaboratively with our customers and suppliers to make POOLCORP such an incredible business. We celebrate our successes over the past year and remain well-positioned to execute our long-term growth strategy and grow our industry-leading position," commented Peter D. Arvan, president and CEO.