Pool Corporation $POOL Holdings Lessened by Villere ST Denis J & Co. LLC

Villere ST Denis J & Co. LLC decreased its holdings in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) by 3.5% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 123,110 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 4,476 shares during the quarter. Pool accounts for 2.8% of Villere ST Denis J & Co. LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 10th largest position. Villere ST Denis J & Co. LLC’s holdings in Pool were worth $28,162,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in POOL. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Pool in the first quarter worth approximately $400,000. Millennium Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Pool by 237.9% in the first quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 17,390 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $5,536,000 after buying an additional 12,244 shares during the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC purchased a new position in shares of Pool in the first quarter worth approximately $639,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Pool by 164.4% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 156 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $50,000 after buying an additional 97 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Acadian Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Pool by 201.2% in the first quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 2,012 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $639,000 after buying an additional 1,344 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.99% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Pool

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

More Pool News

Here are the key news stories impacting Pool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks notes Pool is positioned for Q1 strength from maintenance demand, pricing actions and digital growth initiatives — factors that could support revenue and help stabilize comps heading into the season. However, Zacks also warns rising costs may limit margin upside. POOL Gears Up for Q1 Earnings: Can Maintenance Demand Drive Growth?
• Neutral Sentiment: Deals on robotic pool cleaners (up to 38% off) could lift accessory and replacement part sales ahead of pool season, a potential demand tailwind for Pool’s distribution business — but steep discounts industry-wide may compress margins. These Robotic Pool Cleaners Are Up to 38% Off Before Pool Season Starts
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage of low-cost consumer pool products (example: a $36 inflatable pool) highlights continued demand at the entry-level/DIY segment; this can expand the market but also signals pricing competition for retail channels. Amazon’s $36 inflatable pool is durable & spacious — can actually float in it
• Neutral Sentiment: An article on Berkshire Hathaway trimming several positions may signal institutional portfolio shifts; it’s unclear whether POOL is involved, so market impact is uncertain unless later filings show material selling. Berkshire Hathaway Is Selling Down These 4 Positions. Here’s What That Means for Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America lowered expectations for POOL (coverage note reported), which can weigh on the stock by reducing analyst support and investor confidence — a clear near-term negative for sentiment. Bank of America Has Lowered Expectations for Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) Stock Price

Pool Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:POOL opened at $234.22 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 2.24 and a quick ratio of 0.59. Pool Corporation has a 1-year low of $195.49 and a 1-year high of $345.00. The company has a market capitalization of $8.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.61, a P/E/G ratio of 2.96 and a beta of 1.26. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $218.02 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $243.35.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The specialty retailer reported $0.84 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $999.14 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.97 EPS. Pool’s revenue for the quarter was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.850-11.150 EPS. Research analysts expect that Pool Corporation will post 11 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Pool Dividend Announcement

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on POOL shares. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price objective on shares of Pool from $360.00 to $310.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on shares of Pool from $230.00 to $215.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Pool in a report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Pool from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Friday, March 27th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $246.00 price target on shares of Pool in a report on Friday, February 20th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus 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.