Pool (POOL) Stock Overview
Distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, related leisure, irrigation, and landscape maintenance products in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$183.77 |
| 52 Week High | US$336.15 |
| 52 Week Low | US$172.68 |
| Beta | 1.05 |
| 1 Month Change | -10.51% |
| 3 Month Change | -20.98% |
| 1 Year Change | -43.44% |
| 3 Year Change | -52.25% |
| 5 Year Change | -61.54% |
| Change since IPO | 19,835.78% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 23
Pool Corporation: Bouncing Along The Bottom
Summary Pool Corporation delivered solid Q2 results, with EPS of $5.38 and revenue up 2% to $1.8 billion, despite macro headwinds. Maintenance and chemicals segments remain resilient, offsetting muted discretionary spending and a prolonged downturn in new pool construction. POOL reaffirmed full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $10.87-$11.17, supported by disciplined cost control, stable free cash flow, and a strong balance sheet. I maintain a "Hold" rating, viewing shares as fairly valued at 17x-18x earnings, with upside dependent on lower rates to spur construction. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 23
POOL: Slower Season And Index Shift Will Shape Balanced Outlook
The analyst price target for Pool has shifted from $229 to $206 as analysts factor in a slower start to the pool season, ongoing destocking pressure on margins, and slightly lower near term earnings expectations, despite still supportive underlying demand for maintenance and DIY activity. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Pool highlights a more cautious tone, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and pointing to execution and growth risks tied to the slower pool season and margin pressures from destocking.
Narrative Update • Jul 09
POOL: Resilient Maintenance Demand Will Support Upside Despite Softer Discretionary Trends
Pool's updated analyst price target of $300, guided by slightly softer industry survey trends along with still supportive low-single-digit category growth and resilient maintenance demand, reflects a recalibration from the prior $334.00 fair value estimate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Pool highlights a mix of caution around discretionary demand and continued confidence in the company’s ability to support low-single-digit category growth through its core maintenance and DIY channels.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jul 23
Pool Corporation: Bouncing Along The Bottom
Summary Pool Corporation delivered solid Q2 results, with EPS of $5.38 and revenue up 2% to $1.8 billion, despite macro headwinds. Maintenance and chemicals segments remain resilient, offsetting muted discretionary spending and a prolonged downturn in new pool construction. POOL reaffirmed full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $10.87-$11.17, supported by disciplined cost control, stable free cash flow, and a strong balance sheet. I maintain a "Hold" rating, viewing shares as fairly valued at 17x-18x earnings, with upside dependent on lower rates to spur construction. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jul 23
POOL: Slower Season And Index Shift Will Shape Balanced Outlook
The analyst price target for Pool has shifted from $229 to $206 as analysts factor in a slower start to the pool season, ongoing destocking pressure on margins, and slightly lower near term earnings expectations, despite still supportive underlying demand for maintenance and DIY activity. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Pool highlights a more cautious tone, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and pointing to execution and growth risks tied to the slower pool season and margin pressures from destocking.Narrative Update • Jul 09
POOL: Resilient Maintenance Demand Will Support Upside Despite Softer Discretionary Trends
Pool's updated analyst price target of $300, guided by slightly softer industry survey trends along with still supportive low-single-digit category growth and resilient maintenance demand, reflects a recalibration from the prior $334.00 fair value estimate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Pool highlights a mix of caution around discretionary demand and continued confidence in the company’s ability to support low-single-digit category growth through its core maintenance and DIY channels.
Narrative Update • Jun 25
POOL: 2026 Earnings Guidance And Buybacks Will Support Valuation Reassessment
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Pool, with recent Street research indicating a combined reduction of around $48, citing updated assumptions around discount rates and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Pool highlights a mix of optimism and caution as analysts recalibrate their price targets and assumptions.Analysis Article • Jun 17
Pool (POOL) Stock Could Be 22.6% Undervalued as Recurring Demand Supports Fair Value
Pool (POOL) has drawn investor attention as its shares trade around US$198, with recent returns mixed over the past year and longer horizons. This has prompted fresh interest in how the stock’s fundamentals stack up. See our latest analysis for Pool. Recent trading shows Pool stock rebounding in the short term, with a 1 month share price return of 12.96%, while longer term total shareholder returns over 1, 3 and 5 years have declined. This suggests that momentum is still rebuilding. If Pool...Narrative Update • Jun 04
POOL: Recurring Revenues And 2026 Guidance Will Support Earnings Recovery Potential
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Pool to about $255.91 from $266.36. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, long term revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Apr 27
POOL: Recurring Revenues And 2026 Guidance Will Support Earnings Recovery Potential
Pool's updated fair value estimate edges up to about $266 from $264, as analysts weigh a mix of recent price target increases and cuts against slightly lower assumptions for revenue growth, margins, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Pool reflects mixed sentiment, with some analysts lifting price targets and others trimming them as they reassess execution, earnings quality, and the appropriate P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Apr 12
POOL: Recurring Revenues And 2026 Stabilization Will Support Earnings Recovery Potential
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Pool to around $264 from about $266. This reflects slightly higher discount rate assumptions and modest tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations following recent target cuts across several firms after softer Q4 results.Narrative Update • Mar 27
POOL: Recurring Revenues And 2026 Stabilization Will Drive Renewed Earnings Confidence
Analysts have trimmed their average price targets on Pool, with several firms cutting targets in a range from about $310 to $232 as they factor in softer recent earnings and revenue trends, even as some still point to recurring revenue strengths and potential longer term stabilization. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Pool reflect a split view, with most firms trimming price targets while keeping a mix of Buy, Outperform, and Hold ratings.Narrative Update • Mar 12
POOL: Recurring Earnings And 2026 Stabilization Will Support Long-Term Upside
The analyst fair value estimate for Pool has edged up to $266.09 from $263.70, as analysts factor in recent Street price target resets in the $232 to $320 range and modest tweaks to the discount rate and long-term P/E assumptions following softer Q4 results. Analyst Commentary Street research on Pool reflects a mix of optimism about the business model and caution around recent earnings trends and valuation.New Narrative • Mar 07
Maintenance Demand And Digital Capabilities Will Support A Stronger Long-Term Outlook
Catalysts About Pool Pool Corporation is a wholesale distributor of swimming pool, spa and outdoor living products serving maintenance, remodel and new construction demand. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Feb 26
POOL: Recurring Revenue And 2026 Earnings Stabilization Will Support Long-Term Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Pool to reflect a shift in Street expectations. The updated fair value estimate has moved from about $307 to $264 as they factor in softer recent earnings, modestly lower revenue growth and margin assumptions, and a reduced future P/E multiple in line with a series of target cuts across firms.New Narrative • Feb 21
Maintenance Demand And Digital Tools Will Support A Fairly Valued Pool Supplier
Catalysts About Pool Pool Corporation is a wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment and related outdoor living products, serving professional and retail customers through a large sales center network and digital platforms. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Feb 10
POOL: Recurring Revenue And 2026 Stabilization Expectations Will Support Long-Term Upside
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Pool moves slightly lower to about $307 from roughly $313, as analysts fine tune fair value and P/E assumptions while balancing trimmed targets from some firms with continued positive views on the company’s recurring revenue base and valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Pool highlight a mix of confidence in the long term business model and caution around the current macro and discretionary spending backdrop.Narrative Update • Jan 26
POOL: Recurring Revenue And Improving Discretionary Demand Will Support Long-Term Upside
The analyst price target for Pool has moved slightly lower to about $313 from roughly $323, as analysts temper fair value assumptions and future P/E expectations, while still citing attractive valuation, recurring revenue and early signs of improving discretionary demand. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Pool highlights a mix of optimism on the business model and caution around the pace of discretionary recovery, with price targets reset to reflect updated assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 09
POOL: Execution Gains And Firmer Demand Will Support Long-Term Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Pool Corp. higher to about $360, up roughly $5, citing company-specific efforts to support share gains, improved profitability, and early signs of firmer demand across key end markets.Narrative Update • Dec 18
POOL Improving Execution And Firming Demand Will Drive Long-Term Upside
Analysts have modestly trimmed their fair value estimate for Pool Corp to approximately $323 per share from about $333, citing a slightly higher discount rate and premium valuation, even as they acknowledge improving demand trends, incremental profitability gains, and solid long term growth prospects. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research highlights a generally constructive but valuation conscious stance on Pool Corp, with views split between those expecting continued upside from company specific execution and those cautious about near term return potential.Analysis Article • Oct 28
Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) Just Reported Third-Quarter Earnings: Have Analysts Changed Their Mind On The Stock?
As you might know, Pool Corporation ( NASDAQ:POOL ) recently reported its third-quarter numbers. Results were roughly...Analysis Article • Sep 06
Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Aug 21
Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
NasdaqGS:POOL 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Pool's Fair Values from the Community and select yours If you're...Seeking Alpha • Mar 06
Pool Corporation: It's A Long-Term Bet, Not A Short-Term One
Summary I rate Pool Corp. as a 'Buy' due to its strong market position and potential long-term growth despite current economic uncertainties. POOL's recent revenue and income declines are industry-wide issues, not company-specific, with macroeconomic factors impacting performance. The Company's robust business model, consistent growth in sales centers, and strategic acquisitions highlight its resilience and profitability. Long-term growth prospects are promising, supported by potential economic improvements and Trump's policies, making POOL a solid investment despite short-term challenges. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 20
Pool Corp.: Should Investors Dip Their Toes? Not Yet
Summary Pool Corporation's digital platform and M&A strategy show potential for future growth, but the lack of exciting catalysts limits it to a hold recommendation. The company benefits from favorable macro trends, including increased homeowner spending on outdoor living spaces and a shift towards remote work. Financial health is mixed: strong revenue growth and cash flows, but there are concerns over high debt-to-equity ratio, low cash and recent revenue decline. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| POOL | US Retail Distributors | US Market | |
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| 7D | -8.6% | -5.6% | -2.0% |
| 1Y | -43.4% | -18.8% | 15.1% |
Return vs Industry: POOL underperformed the US Retail Distributors industry which returned -18.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: POOL underperformed the US Market which returned 15.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| POOL volatility | |
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| POOL Average Weekly Movement | 5.7% |
| Retail Distributors Industry Average Movement | 8.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: POOL has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: POOL's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6,000 | John Watwood | www.poolcorp.com |
Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, related leisure, irrigation, and landscape maintenance products in the United States and internationally. It offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement parts for pool equipment, such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights; and building materials, such as concrete, plumbing and electrical components, functional and decorative pool surfaces, decking materials, tiles, hardscapes, and natural stones for pool installations and remodeling. The company also provides pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; irrigation and related products, such as irrigation system components, and professional turf care equipment and supplies; commercial products, including heaters, safety equipment, commercial decking equipment, and commercial pumps and filters.
Pool Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| POOL fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$6.68b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$397.94m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$5.39b |
16.8x
P/E Ratio1.2x
P/S RatioIs POOL overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| POOL income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$5.39b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$3.80b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.60b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.20b |
| Earnings | US$397.94m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 10.92 |
| Gross Margin | 29.58% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.38% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 106.4% |
How did POOL perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.7%
Current Dividend Yield46%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/24 21:30 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/24 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Pool Corporation is covered by 21 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Manthey | Baird |
| Brennan Matthews | Berenberg |
| Shaun Calnan | BofA Global Research |