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POOL CORP
POOL
$6.8B
Mkt Cap
$183.77
+0.24%
POOL CORP (POOL) has a current P/E ratio of 16.9, compared to its historical median P/E of 28.2. The stock is currently considered Cheap based on its historical valuation range.
POOL CORP (POOL) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 25.1%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
POOL CORP (POOL) has a market capitalization of $6.7B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
Yes, POOL CORP (POOL) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 2.77%. The company also returns capital through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 5.29%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, POOL CORP (POOL) appears cheap. The current P/E of 16.9 is 40% below its historical median of 28.2. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 10.7%.
POOL CORP (POOL) operates in the Wholesale-Misc Durable Goods industry, within the Consumer Cyclical sector.
POOL CORP (POOL) reported annual revenue of $5.3 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
Pool Corporation is the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment and related leisure products, operating 456 strategically located sales centers across North America, Europe and Australia through five distribution networks: SCP Distributors, Superior Pool Products, Horizon Distributors, National Pool Trends, and Sun Wholesale Supply. The company serves a fragmented industry by purchasing products from numerous manufacturers and distributing them with high-level customer service on terms more favorable than customers could obtain independently, generating revenue from three primary segments: approximately 64% from recurring maintenance and minor repair of existing pools, 22% from pool remodeling and renovations, and 14% from new pool construction. The business model benefits from a large installed base of approximately 5.5 million in-ground pools in the United States that require continuous maintenance, creating non-discretionary demand for chemicals, equipment and parts, while also capturing discretionary spending on upgrades, automation products and enhanced features. The company also distributes irrigation and landscape maintenance products, hardscapes, tile and stone products, serving both residential and commercial markets primarily in the Sunbelt region. Pool Corporation differentiates itself through its extensive local sales center network, comprehensive product assortment, digital platforms including POOL360 and Horizon 24/7 B2B tools, proprietary-branded products, and customer support programs including training, marketing assistance and business development services that help customers expand their operations and market reach.
【Modest growth amid macro headwinds】 Management expects 2026 to deliver low single-digit sales growth supported by the resilient maintenance business tied to the installed base of pools, with approximately 60,000 new pools expected to be built in 2025 providing incremental recurring revenue. Pricing is anticipated to contribute 1%-2% to full-year growth from vendor cost increases and related pass-throughs, though management notes this benefit will normalize in subsequent quarters as year-over-year comparisons fully reflect prior-year mid-season pricing actions. The company expects gross margin to remain consistent with 2025 as continued supply chain efficiencies, pricing strategies and higher private label sales offset the prior year benefit from mid-season price increases, while operating margin is projected to improve despite a one-time increase in incentive compensation. Management remains cautious on discretionary spending, noting that without a significant recovery in new pool construction or remodel activity, the company will focus on capacity absorption and operational leverage from recent greenfield locations and network optimization initiatives launched at year-end 2025.
| Metric | Target | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Diluted EPS | $10.87–$11.17 | FY2026 |
| Inflationary product cost increases | approximately 1% to 2% | FY2026 |
| Pricing benefit | 1%-2% | FY2026 |
| Sales growth | low single-digit | FY2026 |
| Interest expense | $49 million–$51 million | FY2026 |
| New sales center openings | 5 | FY2026 |
Diluted EPS (FY2026): “We are confirming our full year diluted earnings per share range of $10.87-$11.17, which includes the $0.02 of ASU benefit realized in the first quarter.”
Inflationary product cost increases (FY2026): “We expect inflationary product cost increases to be approximately 1% to 2% in 2026.”
Pricing benefit (FY2026): “We continue to expect a 1%-2% pricing benefit for the full year of 2026 from vendor cost increases and related price pass-throughs.”
Sales growth (FY2026): “Combined with growth from the installed base of pools and the absence of any meaningful recovery in discretionary spending, we expect top-line performance to be a low single-digit growth on a same selling day basis.”
Interest expense (FY2026): “With the share repurchases during the quarter, our projected interest expense is now a range of $49 million-$51 million.”
Generated solely from the company's own reports listed below — not from third-party data. Hallucination risk is low. · Sources: 10-K, Q4 FY2025 Earnings Call, Q3 FY2025 Earnings Call, Q2 FY2025 Earnings Call, Q1 FY2025 Earnings Call
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5.4B | 5.3B | 5.3B | 5.5B | 6.2B | 5.3B |
| Net Income | 404M | 404M | 432M | 520M | 744M | 646M |
| EPS | $10.88 | $10.85 | $11.30 | $13.35 | $18.70 | $15.97 |
| Free Cash Flow | 313M | 310M | 600M | 828M | 441M | 276M |
| ROIC | 19.0% | 18.2% | 19.3% | 21.3% | 29.8% | 36.6% |
| Gross Margin | 29.7% | 29.7% | 29.7% | 30.0% | 31.3% | 30.5% |
| Debt/Equity | 1.11 | 1.31 | 1.04 | 1.07 | 1.36 | 1.33 |
| Dividends/Share | $5.09 | $4.95 | $4.70 | $4.30 | $3.80 | $2.98 |
| Operating Income | 585M | 580M | 617M | 747M | 1.0B | 833M |
| Operating Margin | 10.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 16.6% | 15.7% |
| ROE | 35.7% | 32.9% | 33.4% | 40.9% | 64.5% | 75.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | 36M | 37M | 38M | 39M | 40M | 40M |
POOL CORP passes 6 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
POOL CORP trades at 16.9x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 28.2x, suggesting it is currently Cheap relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 21.8x vs a median of 30.7x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 25.1% with a gross margin of 30.2%. Total shareholder yield (dividends + buybacks) is 8.1%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +21.9%.
POOL CORP (POOL) has a net profit margin of 7.6%. This is a modest margin.
POOL CORP (POOL) generated $310 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
POOL CORP (POOL) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31. This indicates moderate leverage.
POOL CORP (POOL) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $10.85 in its most recent fiscal year.
POOL CORP (POOL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 32.9%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
POOL CORP (POOL) has a 5-year average gross margin of 30.2%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 18 years of financial data for POOL CORP (POOL), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
POOL CORP (POOL) has a book value per share of $31.80, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
Based on recent SEC filings and earnings disclosures, Management expects 2026 to deliver low single-digit sales growth supported by the resilient maintenance business tied to the installed base of pools, with approximately 60,000 new pools expected to be built in 2025 providing incremental recurring revenue. Pricing is anticipated to contribute 1%-2% to full-year growth from vendor cost increases and related pass-throughs, though management notes this benefit will normalize in subsequent quarters as year-over-year comparisons fully reflect prior-year mid-season pricing actions. The company expects gross margin to remain consistent with 2025 as continued supply chain efficiencies, pricing strategies and higher private label sales offset the prior year benefit from mid-season price increases, while operating margin is projected to improve despite a one-time increase in incentive compensation. Management remains cautious on discretionary spending, noting that without a significant recovery in new pool construction or remodel activity, the company will focus on capacity absorption and operational leverage from recent greenfield locations and network optimization initiatives launched at year-end 2025.
Based on recent SEC filings and earnings calls, POOL CORP (POOL) has provided the following forward guidance: Diluted EPS: $10.87–$11.17 (FY2026); Inflationary product cost increases: approximately 1% to 2% (FY2026); Pricing benefit: 1%-2% (FY2026); Sales growth: low single-digit (FY2026); Interest expense: $49 million–$51 million (FY2026), plus 1 additional metric.
New sales center openings (FY2026): “We still expect to open 5 new sales centers for the full year.”
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