POOL
Pool Corp (POOL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Sales Growth and Strategic Focus on ...
Article Summary
BUY- Pool Corp. (NASDAQ: POOL) reported a 6% sales increase and a 7% operating income increase driven by strong demand in California and Texas, supported by strong maintenance demand and favorable weather conditions.
- Pool Corporation maintained its full-year diluted EPS guidance, reflecting confidence in its outlook despite margin pressure and rising operating expenses.
- Gross margin declined slightly due to product mix and early buy activity, while operating expenses rose due to new greenfield locations, technology costs, and inflationary pressures.
- Inventory rose 14% to $1.7 billion, and the company maintained a leverage ratio of 1.7 times, with $64 million in share repurchases and $25.7 million in cash flow provided by operations.
- Pool360 contributed 13% of sales, up from 12.5% last year, and management emphasized leveraging existing investments rather than expanding, which is expected to moderate expense growth and improve operational efficiency.
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown
| METRIC | VALUE | WEIGHT | ANALYSIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Growth TTM ? | 1.8% | 25% | 20.0 ptsMinimal (1.8%) - Very weak |
| EPS Growth Next 5Y ? | 7.1% | 25% | 20.0 ptsWeak (7.1%) - Low expectations |
| Target Price Upside ? | 16.3% | 20% | 60.0 ptsModerate Upside (16.3%) - Target: $265.91 vs Current: $228.68 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 29.7% | 15% | 40.0 ptsModerate (29.7%) - Adequate margins |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -33.7% | 15% | 80.0 ptsSolid Dip (-33.7%) - Good entry zone |
Disclaimer: This rating is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
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About POOL
- Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, related leisure, irrigation, and landscape maintenance products in the United States and internationally.
- It offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement parts for pool equipment, such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights; and building materials, such as concrete, plumbing and electrical components, functional and decorative pool surfaces, decking materials, tiles, hardscapes, and natural stones for pool installations and remodeling.
- The company also provides pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; irrigation and related products, such as irrigation system components, and professional turf care equipment and supplies; commercial products, including heaters, safety equipment, commercial decking equipment, and commercial pumps and filters.
- In addition, it offers fiberglass pools, and hot tubs and packaged pool kits comprising walls, liners, braces, and coping for in-ground and above-ground pools; and other pool construction and recreational products which consist discretionary recreational and related outdoor living products, such as grills and components for outdoor kitchens.
- The company serves swimming pool remodelers and builders; specialty retailers that sell swimming pool supplies; swimming pool repair and service businesses; irrigation construction and landscape maintenance contractors; and commercial pool operators and pool contractors.
- Pool Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.