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POOL (POOL)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for POOL.

Research analysts who have asked questions during POOL earnings calls.

RM

Ryan Merkel

William Blair & Company

7 questions for POOL

Also covers: AAON, AYI, AZEK +15 more
SM

Susan Maklari

Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

7 questions for POOL

Also covers: ALH, AOS, AWI +25 more
David Manthey

David Manthey

Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated

6 questions for POOL

Also covers: AIT, BECN, BLDR +13 more
Garik Shmois

Garik Shmois

Loop Capital Markets

6 questions for POOL

Also covers: ACA, AMWD, AWI +13 more
David Macgregor

David Macgregor

Longbow Research

5 questions for POOL

Also covers: AOS, ASTE, BECN +16 more
Scott Schneeberger

Scott Schneeberger

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.

5 questions for POOL

Also covers: CSV, CTAS, CTOS +12 more
Trey Grooms

Trey Grooms

Stephens Inc.

4 questions for POOL

Also covers: ACA, AMRZ, AZEK +15 more
WA

W. Andrew Carter

Stifel

4 questions for POOL

Also covers: ARHS, HAYW, HYFM +5 more
Collin Verron

Collin Verron

Deutsche Bank

2 questions for POOL

Also covers: BLD, BLDR, CNM +7 more
DH

Daniel Hultberg

Oppenheimer

2 questions for POOL

Also covers: WSC
Ethan Roberts

Ethan Roberts

Stephens Inc.

2 questions for POOL

Also covers: ACA, IBP, WMS
RR

Richard Reid

Wells Fargo & Company

2 questions for POOL

Also covers: CNM, DHI, FERG +5 more
SR

Sam Reid

Wells Fargo

2 questions for POOL

Also covers: BLD, BLDR, CNM +10 more
Shaun Calnan

Shaun Calnan

Bank of America

2 questions for POOL

Also covers: BLD, LESL, SITE +1 more
CP

Chirag Patel

Jefferies

1 question for POOL

Collin Andrew Verron

Collin Andrew Verron

Deutsche Bank AG

1 question for POOL

Garik Simha Shmois

Garik Simha Shmois

Loop Capital Markets LLC

1 question for POOL

Jeffrey Hammond

Jeffrey Hammond

KeyBanc Capital Markets

1 question for POOL

Also covers: AOS, ETN, GGG +19 more
Quinn Fredrickson

Quinn Fredrickson

Robert W. Baird & Co.

1 question for POOL

Also covers: FERG, GMS
SR

Sam Reed

Wells Fargo Securities LLC

1 question for POOL

SV

Stephen Volkmann

Jefferies

1 question for POOL

Also covers: AGCO, CARR, CAT +21 more
SF

Steve Forbes

Guggenheim

1 question for POOL

Also covers: DKS, ETSY, RH +3 more

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for POOL.

PoolCorp reports Q4 2025 results
POOL
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • POOL reported Q4 net sales of $982.2 M (−1% YoY) and full-year net sales of $5.289 B (flat YoY).
  • Q4 operating income was $52.0 M (down $8.6 M YoY) with a 5.3% margin (−80 bps); FY operating income was $580.2 M (−6%) at an 11.0% margin (−60 bps).
  • Q4 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.85 (−13% YoY); FY GAAP diluted EPS was $10.85 (−4%).
  • Operating cash flow for 2025 was $366 M (90% of net income); capital allocation included $341.1 M in share repurchases and $184.9 M in dividends.
  • 2026 guidance calls for net sales growth of low-single digits, gross margin consistent with PY, and diluted EPS of $10.85–$11.15.
Feb 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
POOL reports Q4 2025 results and 2026 guidance
POOL
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • POOL posted annual sales of $5.3 billion (flat y-o-y) and Q4 sales of $982 million, down 1% y-o-y.
  • Delivered full-year gross margin of 29.7% (up 20 bps) and Q4 gross margin of 30.1% (up 70 bps); reported FY EPS of $10.85 (down 4% y-o-y) and Q4 EPS of $0.85.
  • Returned $530 million to shareholders in 2025—including $341 million in share repurchases and a 4% dividend increase—and ended the year with 456 sales centers; digital sales reached 15% of total revenue.
  • For 2026, forecasts low single-digit sales growth, gross margins in line with 2025, and diluted EPS of $10.85–11.15, assuming ~60,000 new pool starts.
Feb 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
PoolCorp reports Q4 2025 results
POOL
Earnings
Guidance Update
Dividends
  • PoolCorp delivered flat full-year sales of $5.3 billion and Q4 sales of $982 million (down 1% yoy) amid weaker new pool construction but resilient maintenance demand.
  • Gross margin expanded to 29.7% for the year (+20 bps yoy) and 30.1% in Q4 (+70 bps) driven by pricing, supply chain benefits, and favorable mix.
  • Full-year diluted EPS was $10.85 (vs. $11.30 prior year) with Q4 EPS of $0.85 (vs. $0.98); returned $530 million to shareholders, including $341 million in share repurchases and a 4% dividend increase.
  • 2026 guidance calls for low single-digit sales growth, flat gross margins, EPS of $10.85–11.15, and the opening of 5–8 new sales centers, with continued capital returns.
Feb 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
POOL reports Q4 2025 results
POOL
Earnings
Guidance Update
Dividends
  • POOL reported annual revenue of $5.3 billion, flat YoY, and Q4 sales of $982 million, down 1% YoY.
  • Gross margin improved to 29.7% for the full year (+20 bps) and 30.1% in Q4 (+70 bps).
  • Q4 diluted EPS was $0.85 vs $0.98 last year; full-year cash distributions totaled $530 million, including $341 million of share repurchases and a 4% dividend increase.
  • 2026 outlook: net sales expected to grow in the low single-digit range; diluted EPS guidance of $10.85–11.15.
Feb 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
Pool Corp reports full-year and Q4 2025 results
POOL
Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • 2025 net sales of $5.3 billion, flat year-over-year; gross margin of 29.7% (up 20 bps ex-tariff benefit); diluted EPS of $10.85 ($10.73 ex-ASU 2016-09).
  • Q4 sales down 1% to $982.2 million; Q4 gross margin improved to 30.1%; Q4 diluted EPS of $0.85, down 13%.
  • Operating cash flow was $365.9 million, versus $659.2 million in 2024, driven by higher working capital and inventory investments.
  • Share repurchases of $341.1 million in 2025; total debt rose to $1.2 billion, and inventory increased 13% to $1.5 billion.
  • 2026 EPS guidance of $10.85–$11.15 ex-ASU 2016-09 tax benefits, reflecting modest growth expectations.
Feb 19, 2026, 2:35 PM
True Exposure launches Series E ETF Units on TSX
POOL
Product Launch
  • True Exposure launched Series E ETF units of the TRU.X Exogenous Risk Pool on the Toronto Stock Exchange under ticker TERP.
  • The Pool targets long and short positions in sector, factor, and market-based ETFs—including gold bullion, U.S. treasury securities, and VIX futures—to preserve and grow capital amid exogenous market shocks.
  • The ETF may employ leverage up to 50% of NAV via cash borrowing, short-selling, and derivatives.
  • True Exposure plans monthly cash distributions, with net realized capital gains expected in December.
Nov 4, 2025, 1:02 PM
Pool Corp declares quarterly cash dividend
POOL
Dividends
  • The Board of Directors declared a $1.25 per share quarterly cash dividend, payable August 28, 2025 to shareholders of record on August 14, 2025.
  • Pool Corp operates over 450 sales centers across North America, Europe and Australia, distributing more than 200,000 products to roughly 125,000 wholesale customers.
Jul 30, 2025, 8:05 PM
Pool Corp amends and restates credit agreement
POOL
Debt Issuance
  • On July 10, 2025, Pool Corp entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, refinancing its existing $500.0 million term loan, extending its maturity to September 30, 2029, and removing a 0.10% Term SOFR adjustment.
  • The amended facility includes an $800.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility with a $250.0 million accordion feature, and maintains sublimits for swingline loans and standby letters of credit.
  • At closing, the company had $380.0 million of revolving borrowings, a $500.0 million term loan, $14.4 million in letters of credit outstanding, and $405.6 million available under the revolver.
  • Borrowings under the agreement continue to bear interest at one-month Term SOFR plus an applicable margin, and the agreement retains customary covenants, including leverage and coverage ratios and unsecured guarantees by domestic subsidiaries.
Jul 14, 2025, 12:00 AM
Pool Corp Enhances Share Buyback and Dividend Increase
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Dividends
Share Buyback
Proxy Vote Outcomes
  • Pool Corp increased its share repurchase program to a total of $600.0 million, adding $309.2 million to the remaining $290.8 million under its existing program for buying back common stock.
  • The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.25 per share, representing a 4% rise from the previous dividend of $1.20 per share, payable on May 29, 2025.
  • At its annual meeting held on April 30, 2025, stockholders elected nine directors and approved key advisory votes including auditor retention and executive compensation.
Apr 30, 2025, 12:00 AM
POOL Corp Reports Q1 2025 Earnings Results & Guidance Update
POOL
Earnings
Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
  • Net sales reached $1.1B (approximately $1,071.5M) in Q1 2025, reflecting a 4% decline year-over-year, with operating income of $77.5M and diluted EPS of $1.42 .
  • Reported a gross margin of 29.2% alongside a 30% decline in net income to $53.5M compared to Q1 2024 .
  • Full-year guidance remains unchanged with an EPS range of $11.10 to $11.60 per diluted share, with the guidance inclusive of a $0.10 ASU tax benefit .
  • Challenges from fewer selling days and softer margins impacted performance, yet improvements in maintenance and chemical product sales helped offset declines in new pool construction .
Apr 24, 2025, 3:00 PM