Pool Corporation $POOL Shares Acquired by Formuepleje A S

Formuepleje A S increased its stake in shares of Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) by 8.2% in the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 157,327 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 11,868 shares during the period. Pool makes up 2.6% of Formuepleje A S’s portfolio, making the stock its 15th largest holding. Formuepleje A S’s holdings in Pool were worth $33,810,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Pool by 20.0% during the fourth quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 270 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $62,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC increased its position in Pool by 4.8% during the 4th quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 1,051 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $240,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares during the period. Pacer Advisors Inc. raised its stake in shares of Pool by 1.5% during the 1st quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 3,384 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $685,000 after buying an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Pool by 4.8% in the 2nd quarter. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,163 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $339,000 after buying an additional 53 shares during the period. Finally, Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Pool by 1.1% in the first quarter. Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc. now owns 4,840 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $979,000 after buying an additional 55 shares in the last quarter. 98.99% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Pool Stock Performance

NASDAQ:POOL opened at $185.22 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 2.67, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. The company has a market capitalization of $6.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 1.06. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $197.77 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $201.72. Pool Corporation has a twelve month low of $172.68 and a twelve month high of $336.15.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $5.38 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.33 by $0.05. Pool had a net margin of 7.40% and a return on equity of 32.74%. The business had revenue of $1.82 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.82 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $5.17 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.660-10.960 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Pool Corporation will post 10.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Pool Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 13th were given a dividend of $1.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 13th. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. Pool’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 47.84%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have commented on POOL shares. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their target price on shares of Pool from $235.00 to $189.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Stephens reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $225.00 price objective on shares of Pool in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Pool in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $185.00 price target on shares of Pool in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Oppenheimer decreased their price target on Pool from $280.00 to $227.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Pool currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $233.10.

Trending Headlines about Pool

Here are the key news stories impacting Pool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent fundamentals remain supportive: Pool Corporation’s latest quarterly earnings slightly exceeded analyst expectations, while revenue increased year over year. Management’s fiscal 2026 EPS guidance also remains a key reference point for investors evaluating the stock’s recovery potential.
• Neutral Sentiment: Roborock introduced its first robotic pool cleaner at IFA 2026. The product could expand consumer interest in pool-maintenance equipment and potentially create a new category for distributors, although the reports do not indicate whether Pool Corporation will distribute the device. Roborock Launched Its First-Ever Robot Pool Cleaner
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles about pool heating, water treatment, pool-closing supplies and commercial pool services point to ongoing maintenance and renovation demand across the industry. However, they are general market stories and do not provide new revenue or earnings information for POOL. Electrification Trends Strengthen the Case for Heat-Based Pool Heating
• Negative Sentiment: Roborock’s entry into robotic pool cleaning could increase competition in equipment and maintenance products over time. The near-term impact on Pool Corporation appears limited because there is no indication of a direct relationship or material effect on its financial outlook. Roborock’s first robotic pool cleaner

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.