VELA Investment Management LLC reduced its position in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL – Free Report) by 8.7% during the second quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 34,067 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 3,253 shares during the period. Pool accounts for 1.6% of VELA Investment Management LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 12th largest holding. VELA Investment Management LLC’s holdings in Pool were worth $7,321,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Guardian Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Pool during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $5,215,000. HB Wealth Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Pool by 73.1% during the 2nd quarter. HB Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,873 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $832,000 after acquiring an additional 1,636 shares during the last quarter. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Pool by 39.2% in the second quarter. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC now owns 11,805 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $2,537,000 after purchasing an additional 3,325 shares in the last quarter. Nykredit A S bought a new stake in Pool in the second quarter worth $384,000. Finally, Kerrisdale Advisers LLC increased its position in Pool by 39.8% in the second quarter. Kerrisdale Advisers LLC now owns 33,795 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $7,263,000 after purchasing an additional 9,620 shares during the last quarter. 98.99% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Pool Price Performance
NASDAQ POOL opened at $185.22 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.91, a current ratio of 2.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. The company has a fifty day moving average of $197.77 and a two-hundred day moving average of $201.72. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.04, a PEG ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 1.06. Pool Corporation has a 52 week low of $172.68 and a 52 week high of $336.15.
Pool Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 13th were 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 was Thursday, August 13th. Pool’s dividend payout ratio is presently 47.84%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Stephens reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $225.00 price target on shares of Pool in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Bank of America decreased their target price on shares of Pool from $226.00 to $206.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Pool in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their price target on Pool from $235.00 to $189.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $185.00 price objective on Pool in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $233.10.
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More Pool News
Here are the key news stories impacting Pool this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Recent fundamentals remain supportive: Pool Corporation’s latest quarterly earnings slightly exceeded analyst expectations, while revenue increased year over year. Management’s fiscal 2026 EPS guidance also remains a key reference point for investors evaluating the stock’s recovery potential.
- Neutral Sentiment: Roborock introduced its first robotic pool cleaner at IFA 2026. The product could expand consumer interest in pool-maintenance equipment and potentially create a new category for distributors, although the reports do not indicate whether Pool Corporation will distribute the device. Roborock Launched Its First-Ever Robot Pool Cleaner
- Neutral Sentiment: Articles about pool heating, water treatment, pool-closing supplies and commercial pool services point to ongoing maintenance and renovation demand across the industry. However, they are general market stories and do not provide new revenue or earnings information for POOL. Electrification Trends Strengthen the Case for Heat-Based Pool Heating
- Negative Sentiment: Roborock’s entry into robotic pool cleaning could increase competition in equipment and maintenance products over time. The near-term impact on Pool Corporation appears limited because there is no indication of a direct relationship or material effect on its financial outlook. Roborock’s first robotic pool cleaner
About Pool
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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