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POOL Stock Chart & Stats
$188.38
$1.93(1.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$188.38
$1.93(1.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$172.68 - $336.15
Previous CloseN/A
Volume402.03K
Average Volume (3M)730.78K
Market Cap
$6.69B
Enterprise Value$9.43K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$28.76M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.70B
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.0
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Oct 15, 2026EPS Estimate
3.36Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.75%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.89
Shares Outstanding36,340,748
10 Day Avg. Volume559,506
30 Day Avg. Volume730,781
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$212.75Price Target Upside12.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)10.98
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.44B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Resilient Maintenance-led DemandRecurring pool maintenance and replacement demand supports a durable base of business, helping Pool remain resilient when discretionary spending, new construction, or renovation activity weakens.
Digital Adoption And Proprietary Mix GainsRising digital penetration can improve customer retention, ordering efficiency, and operating leverage, while proprietary products may strengthen differentiation and support mix quality over time.
Strong Cash Generation And Seasonal LiquidityHealthy absolute cash generation provides capacity for dividends, investment, and debt service. The expanded receivables facility through 2028 further supports liquidity during seasonal working-capital peaks.
Bears Say
Persistent Gross-margin PressureHigher inbound freight that cannot be fully recovered through pricing, combined with customer-mix pressure, may keep margins below prior-cycle peaks and constrain sustainable earnings growth.
Weak Construction And Chemical DemandSoftness in chemicals and new construction affects both recurring product volumes and higher-value project sales. Continued weakness could limit growth and worsen mix across the distribution network.
Higher Leverage And Weaker Cash CoverageGreater debt dependence increases sensitivity to demand or margin deterioration. Although cash flow remains substantial, weaker short-term coverage reduces flexibility for inventory, investment, and shareholder returns.
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POOL FAQ
What was Pool’s price range in the past 12 months?
Pool lowest stock price was $172.68 and its highest was $336.15 in the past 12 months.
What is Pool’s market cap?
Pool’s market cap is $6.69B.
When is Pool’s upcoming earnings report date?
Pool’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 15, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were Pool’s earnings last quarter?
Pool released its earnings results on Jul 23, 2026. The company reported $5.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.328 by $0.052.
Is Pool overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Pool’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Pool pay dividends?
Pool pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.3 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.75%. See more information on Pool dividends here
What is Pool’s EPS estimate?
Pool’s EPS estimate is 3.36.
How many shares outstanding does Pool have?
Pool has 36,340,748 shares outstanding.
What happened to Pool’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Pool reported an EPS of $5.38 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $5.328. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.555%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Pool?
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$212.75 (12.94% Upside)
$212.75 (12.94% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
POOL Sentiment 64%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 359.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $556.8 over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 5.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 7.1%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-39.87%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.41%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Pool
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
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a balanced view: the company delivered modest top-line growth, continued digital and product-mix progress (POOL360 at 18%, building materials +4%, Europe +11%), maintained adjusted earnings guidance, and demonstrated disciplined expense and capital management. Offsetting these positives, gross margin and profitability were pressured by higher inbound freight and an unfavorable customer mix, chemicals and new-construction softness, and one-time CEO transition costs. Management expects freight headwinds to persist near term and revised the full-year margin outlook down ~30 basis points. Overall, the underlying business showed resilience, but meaningful margin and supply-chain challenges temper near-term upside.View all POOL earnings summariesPOOL Revenue Breakdown
92.65% U.S.
7.35% International
POOL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$212.75
▲(12.94% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.47% Insiders
33.42% Mutual Funds
32.01% Other Institutional Investors
8.81% Public Companies and Individual Investors