POOL

Pool Corporation (Nasdaq: POOL) reported stronger-than-expected net sales growth driven by steady...

Published: Jul 23, 2026   |  Read Original Article ↗

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  • Pool Corporation (Nasdaq: POOL) reported stronger-than-expected net sales growth driven by steady maintenance demand from installed base and continued momentum in building materials in a muted discretionary market.
  • Gross margin declined 30 basis points to 29.7% from 30.0% due to elevated freight costs and customer mix, partially offset by supply-chain initiatives.
  • Operating expenses increased due to higher selling and administrative expenses and CEO transition costs, while net income declined 3% to $188.1 million from $194.3 million in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Adjusted earnings per diluted share increased 4% compared to $5.38 in 2025, and EPS increased 1% compared with $195.7 million in 2025.
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Growth Stock Metric Rating
POOL Rating
43.0
SELL

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 ? 7.0% 25% 20.0 ptsWeak (7.0%) - Low expectations
Target Price Upside ? 26.5% 20% 75.0 ptsSignificant Upside (26.5%) - Target: $252.27 vs Current: $199.45
Gross Margin % ? 29.7% 15% 40.0 ptsModerate (29.7%) - Adequate margins
Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? -42.2% 15% 80.0 ptsSolid Dip (-42.2%) - Good entry zone
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About POOL

Industrials Industrial Distribution 6,000 employees Covington, LA, United States
  • 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.
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