Pool (POOL) Expected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) will likely be announcing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, July 23rd. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $5.35 per share and revenue of $1.8191 billion for the quarter. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.870-11.170 EPS. Individuals may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.34 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $1.14 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.82 billion. Pool had a return on equity of 32.37% and a net margin of 7.57%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.32 EPS. On average, analysts expect Pool to post $11 EPS for the current fiscal year and $12 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Pool Stock Down 0.1%

POOL opened at $201.03 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, a current ratio of 1.87 and a quick ratio of 0.55. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.33 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.55 and a beta of 1.05. The business has a 50-day moving average of $195.08 and a two-hundred day moving average of $217.27. Pool has a 12 month low of $172.68 and a 12 month high of $345.00.

Pool announced that its board has initiated a stock buyback program on Wednesday, April 29th that authorizes the company to repurchase $600.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the specialty retailer to repurchase up to 7.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are usually a sign that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.

Pool Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 28th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 14th were issued a dividend of $1.30 per share. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.6%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 14th. This is an increase from Pool’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.25. Pool’s payout ratio is currently 47.84%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Pool from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on shares of Pool from $210.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Bank of America decreased their price target on shares of Pool from $226.00 to $206.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on shares of Pool from $230.00 to $215.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Pool from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Pool presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $262.00.

Insider Transactions at Pool

In other news, Director De La Mesa Manuel J. Perez bought 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 13th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $175.95 per share, for a total transaction of $1,759,500.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 40,108 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,057,002.60. This trade represents a 33.21% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director James D. Hope bought 464 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 7th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $194.41 per share, with a total value of $90,206.24. Following the transaction, the director owned 3,678 shares in the company, valued at approximately $715,039.98. This represents a 14.44% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders acquired 21,989 shares of company stock valued at $4,042,747. 3.00% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Pool

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in shares of Pool during the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new stake in Pool during the 2nd quarter worth $33,000. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Pool in the 4th quarter valued at $38,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its holdings in Pool by 164.4% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 156 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $50,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Quarry LP raised its position in Pool by 719.6% in the fourth quarter. Quarry LP now owns 459 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $105,000 after purchasing an additional 403 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.99% of the company’s stock.

Pool Company Profile

Pool Corporation is a leading wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, the company serves a diverse customer base that includes service professionals, independent retailers, high-volume builders, and national retail chains. Pool Corporation’s extensive branch network enables it to maintain strong local customer relationships while leveraging its scale to source products efficiently from manufacturers around the world.

The company’s product portfolio spans pool and spa chemicals, water treatment equipment, pumps, filters, heaters, automation and control systems, liners, safety covers, and cleaning accessories.