9,168 Shares in Pool Corporation $POOL Bought by Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio

Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio acquired a new position in shares of Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 9,168 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $1,970,000.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Pool during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $866,576,000. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Pool by 3,831.9% in the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 2,001,987 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $457,955,000 after purchasing an additional 1,951,070 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp purchased a new stake in shares of Pool during the second quarter worth approximately $148,216,000. Corient Private Wealth LP purchased a new stake in shares of Pool during the second quarter worth approximately $93,011,000. Finally, Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Pool during the fourth quarter worth $97,612,000. 98.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Pool News Roundup

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 Stock Performance

NASDAQ:POOL opened at $185.22 on Monday. Pool Corporation has a 1 year low of $172.68 and a 1 year high of $336.15. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a current ratio of 2.67. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $197.77 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $201.72. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.04, a PEG ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 1.06.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $5.38 EPS for the quarter, topping 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 company had revenue of $1.82 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.82 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $5.17 EPS. The business’s 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, sell-side analysts anticipate that Pool Corporation will post 10.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Pool Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 13th were issued a dividend of $1.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 13th. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. Pool’s payout ratio is currently 47.84%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

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

About Pool

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.