Pool Corporation (POOL) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $1.30 on August 27th

Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, July 29th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 13th will be paid a dividend of 1.30 per share by the specialty retailer on Thursday, August 27th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 13th.

Pool has raised its dividend payment by an average of 0.2%annually over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 15 years. Pool has a dividend payout ratio of 43.6% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Analysts expect Pool to earn $11.85 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $5.20 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 43.9%.

Pool Stock Performance

Shares of POOL opened at $190.68 on Friday. 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 firm has a market cap of $6.95 billion, a PE ratio of 17.54, a P/E/G ratio of 2.62 and a beta of 1.05. Pool has a 12 month low of $172.68 and a 12 month high of $336.15. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $196.85 and a 200-day moving average price of $214.64.

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

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.