POOL
Pool Corp (POOL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Resilient Sales Growth Amidst Margin Pressures
Article Summary
HOLD- Pool Corp. (NASDAQ: POOL) posted modest sales growth despite margin pressure as gross margin declined 30 basis points year-over-year, operating income declined 2%, and net income declined 3%.
- Pool Corporation maintained a strong focus on operational execution and disciplined M&A to drive profitable growth, with $86 million completed year-to-date in share repurchases and $580 million remaining available.
- Building materials sales grew 2% in the second quarter, supported by strong demand in full-trend showrooms and product breadth, while Europe sales grew 11% due to strong demand and improving sentiment.
- Pool Corporation's digital platform reached 18% of sales, increasing customer engagement and extending reach, but new pool construction remains muted with permits down in key states like California, Texas, and Arizona.
- Guidance for the full year remained unchanged, with full-year earnings expected to remain between $10.87 and $11.17 per share.
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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 ? | 7.0% | 25% | 20.0 ptsWeak (7.0%) - Low expectations |
| Target Price Upside ? | 36.9% | 20% | 85.0 ptsLarge Upside (36.9%) - Target: $250.91 vs Current: $183.33 |
| Gross Margin % ? | 29.7% | 15% | 40.0 ptsModerate (29.7%) - Adequate margins |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -46.9% | 15% | 100.0 ptsDeep Discount (-46.9%) - Best entry opportunity |
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.