Pool (POOL) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) is projected to announce its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, April 23rd. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $5.34 per share and revenue of $1.8223 billion for the quarter. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.850-11.150 EPS. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The specialty retailer reported $0.84 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.99 by ($0.15). Pool had a net margin of 7.67% and a return on equity of 31.49%. The firm had revenue of $982.21 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $999.14 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.97 EPS. The firm’s revenue was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Pool to post $11 EPS for the current fiscal year and $12 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Pool Stock Up 0.4%

POOL stock opened at $233.13 on Wednesday. Pool has a fifty-two week low of $195.49 and a fifty-two week high of $345.00. The business’s 50-day moving average is $218.76 and its two-hundred day moving average is $243.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a current ratio of 2.24. The company has a market cap of $8.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.51, a P/E/G ratio of 2.91 and a beta of 1.26.

Pool Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 12th were issued a $1.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, March 12th. This represents a $5.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. Pool’s dividend payout ratio is currently 46.13%.

Pool News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Pool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Consumer interest headline could help retail demand — an Amazon story highlighting a $36 inflatable pool is boosting broader consumer attention to pool products, a small behavioral-positive signal for demand at POOL’s retail customers. Amazon’s $36 inflatable pool is durable & spacious — can actually float in it
• Neutral Sentiment: Q1 outlook focus — Zacks previews Pool’s Q1 results, noting maintenance-led demand, pricing increases and digital growth as potential positives but warning that rising costs could cap margin improvement. This is the most relevant near-term fundamental piece as investors await earnings for clearer guidance on revenue mix and margins. POOL Gears Up for Q1 Earnings: Can Maintenance Demand Drive Growth?
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrade — Bank of America cut Pool’s price target and moved to an “underperform” stance, creating near-term selling pressure and reducing upside in analyst coverage; this is a direct negative catalyst for the stock. Benzinga

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, SVP Romain Kenneth G. St purchased 5,560 shares of Pool stock in a transaction on Monday, February 23rd. The stock was acquired at an average price of $218.67 per share, for a total transaction of $1,215,805.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 82,845 shares in the company, valued at $18,115,716.15. This represents a 7.19% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Melanie M. Hart sold 2,750 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $220.00, for a total value of $605,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 18,039 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,968,580. The trade was a 13.23% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 3.00% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Pool

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Wealthspire Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Pool by 4.8% during the fourth quarter. Wealthspire Advisors LLC now owns 1,051 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $240,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares in the last quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT grew its position in shares of Pool by 222.4% during the fourth quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 748 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $171,000 after purchasing an additional 516 shares in the last quarter. American Trust purchased a new stake in shares of Pool during the third quarter worth about $209,000. Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Pool during the third quarter worth about $210,000. Finally, Fiduciary Trust Co purchased a new stake in shares of Pool during the third quarter worth about $223,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.99% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts have weighed in on POOL shares. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their target price on Pool from $360.00 to $310.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Pool in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Oppenheimer reduced their price target on Pool from $346.00 to $280.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Robert W. Baird reduced their price target on Pool from $320.00 to $300.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $246.00 price target on Pool in a research report on Friday, February 20th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $273.67.

Pool Company Profile

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.