Pool Corporation $POOL Shares Bought by Formuepleje A S

Formuepleje A S grew its position in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) by 8.2% in the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 157,327 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after buying an additional 11,868 shares during the quarter. Pool accounts for 2.6% of Formuepleje A S’s holdings, making the stock its 15th largest holding. Formuepleje A S owned approximately 0.43% of Pool worth $33,810,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of POOL. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Pool in the first quarter valued at approximately $400,000. Millennium Management LLC boosted its position in Pool by 237.9% in the 1st quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 17,390 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $5,536,000 after buying an additional 12,244 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Pool in the first quarter valued at $639,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Pool by 164.4% in the first 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 during the period. Finally, Acadian Asset Management LLC grew its stake in Pool by 201.2% during the 1st quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 2,012 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $639,000 after purchasing an additional 1,344 shares in the last quarter. 98.99% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on POOL shares. DA Davidson initiated coverage on Pool in a research report on Monday, August 24th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $210.00 price objective for the company. Robert W. Baird set a $260.00 price objective on shares of Pool in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $185.00 target price on shares of Pool in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Bank of America lowered their price objective on Pool from $226.00 to $206.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Stephens reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $225.00 price target on shares of Pool in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Five 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 has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $233.10.

More Pool News

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 Price Performance

Pool stock opened at $185.22 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $6.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.04, a PEG ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a current ratio of 2.67. Pool Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $172.68 and a fifty-two week high of $336.15. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $197.77 and a 200-day simple moving average of $201.72.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last released its quarterly 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. 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 was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $5.17 earnings per share. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.660-10.960 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Pool Corporation will post 10.95 earnings per share for the current year.

Pool Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 13th were given a $1.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 13th. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. Pool’s dividend payout ratio is 47.84%.

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.