Equities Analysts Offer Predictions for Pool FY2026 Earnings

Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research decreased their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Pool in a report released on Thursday, August 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the specialty retailer will post earnings per share of $10.91 for the year, down from their prior forecast of $10.97. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Pool’s current full-year earnings is $10.94 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Pool’s Q3 2027 earnings at $3.67 EPS and Q1 2028 earnings at $1.71 EPS.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $5.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.33 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $1.82 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.82 billion. Pool had a return on equity of 32.74% and a net margin of 7.40%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $5.17 EPS. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.660-10.960 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. Bank of America lowered 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, July 20th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $185.00 price objective on shares of Pool in a research note on Friday, July 24th. 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 report on Friday, July 24th. Stephens lowered their target price on shares of Pool from $290.00 to $225.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Oppenheimer cut their price target on shares of Pool from $280.00 to $227.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 24th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Pool presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $235.67.

Pool Stock Down 2.2%

POOL stock opened at $190.47 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.91, a current ratio of 2.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.92 billion, a PE ratio of 17.52, a PEG ratio of 2.64 and a beta of 1.06. Pool has a twelve month low of $172.68 and a twelve month high of $336.15. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $200.68 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $209.05.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Pool

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in POOL. Centaurus Financial Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Pool in the 2nd quarter worth about $2,058,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio purchased a new position in shares of Pool during the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,970,000. Corient Private Wealth LP purchased a new position in shares of Pool during the 2nd quarter valued at about $93,011,000. Perennial Investment Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Pool in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $307,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE bought a new stake in Pool in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $50,543,000. Institutional investors own 98.99% of the company’s stock.

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

Pool Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 13th will be given a dividend of $1.30 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 13th. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.7%. Pool’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 47.84%.

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.