Stevens Capital Partners bought a new stake in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 13,907 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $2,989,000. Pool accounts for about 0.6% of Stevens Capital Partners’ holdings, making the stock its 21st largest position.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in POOL. Clearstead Advisors LLC increased its position in Pool by 100.0% in the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 122 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 61 shares during the period. Private Trust Co. NA boosted its stake in Pool by 78.6% in the fourth quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 125 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in Pool by 2,660.0% during the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 138 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 133 shares during the period. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in shares of Pool in the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Covestor Ltd lifted its stake in shares of Pool by 348.4% in the 4th quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 139 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 108 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 98.99% of the company’s stock.
Pool Stock Down 1.6%
NASDAQ:POOL opened at $187.50 on Wednesday. Pool Corporation has a 1 year low of $172.68 and a 1 year high of $336.15. The company has a current ratio of 2.67, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. The stock has a market cap of $6.81 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.25, a PEG ratio of 2.64 and a beta of 1.06. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $200.58 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $208.55.
Pool declared that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, April 29th that authorizes the company to repurchase $600.00 million in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the specialty retailer to buy up to 7.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are typically a sign that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
Pool Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 13th will be issued a dividend of $1.30 per share. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 13th. Pool’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 47.84%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
A number of brokerages recently commented on POOL. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price objective on Pool from $235.00 to $189.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Wall Street Zen raised Pool from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Stephens reduced their target price on Pool from $290.00 to $225.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 24th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Pool in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $260.00 price target on Pool in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $235.67.
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.
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