Pool Corporation $POOL Stock Position Boosted by Compass Wealth Management LLC

Compass Wealth Management LLC raised its position in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) by 46.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 20,833 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,604 shares during the quarter. Compass Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Pool were worth $3,372,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. IFP Advisors Inc lifted its holdings in shares of Pool by 117.9% in the second quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 122 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in shares of Pool by 2,660.0% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 138 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 133 shares during the period. CoreCap Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Pool by 214.3% during the second quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 154 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Pool during the second quarter worth about $47,000. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Pool during the third quarter worth about $35,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.99% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities research analysts have commented on POOL shares. Stifel Nicolaus cut their target price on Pool from $189.00 to $175.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on Pool from $185.00 to $165.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, October 16th. Stephens reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $225.00 price target on shares of Pool in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Pool in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, DA Davidson started coverage on shares of Pool in a research report on Monday, August 24th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $210.00 price objective on the stock. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $226.70.

Pool Trading Up 14.4%

Pool stock opened at $197.21 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $173.89 and a 200-day moving average of $190.79. Pool Corporation has a one year low of $152.70 and a one year high of $303.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a current ratio of 2.67 and a quick ratio of 0.91. The company has a market cap of $7.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.62, a P/E/G ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.05.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 22nd. The specialty retailer reported $3.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.36 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $1.50 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.48 billion. Pool had a return on equity of 32.74% and a net margin of 7.40%. Pool’s quarterly revenue was up 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $3.39 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts expect that Pool Corporation will post 10.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Pool Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 13th were given a dividend of $1.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 13th. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. Pool’s dividend payout ratio is 47.84%.

Pool News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Pool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 results exceeded expectations. Pool reported adjusted EPS of $3.40 versus the $3.36 consensus estimate and revenue of approximately $1.50 billion versus the $1.48 billion forecast. Revenue rose 4% year over year, accelerating from 2% growth in the prior quarter. Pool Corp. Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management reaffirmed its earnings outlook. Pool maintained its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $10.87 to $11.17 and expects full-year sales growth of roughly 3% to 4%. Maintaining guidance after the quarterly beat reduces concerns that weaker discretionary spending or seasonal demand will force a forecast cut. Pool Reaffirms 2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Margins showed resilience. Although operating income declined 3% to $172.2 million, reports indicate Pool was able to pass rising freight costs on to customers, helping protect profitability. Investors appear encouraged that pricing power and recurring maintenance demand can cushion cost pressure. Why Pool Corp Stock Jumped Today
• Neutral Sentiment: Underlying growth remains limited. Diluted EPS was essentially flat year over year at $3.40, and operating income declined despite higher sales. This indicates that the earnings beat was encouraging but not evidence of a full recovery in profitability.
• Negative Sentiment: Execution remains dependent on a gradual market recovery. The relatively modest sales-growth forecast and lower operating income highlight ongoing exposure to weak new-pool construction, consumer caution and elevated costs. Future upside may depend on continued improvement in building materials and sustained maintenance demand. Pool Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results

Pool Profile

Pool Corporation, doing business as POOLCORP, is a wholesale distributor of swimming pool and outdoor living products. The company supplies pool contractors, retailers, builders, and service professionals with products used to construct, renovate, maintain, and enhance residential and commercial pools.

Its product offerings include swimming pool equipment, pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, lighting, chemicals, replacement parts, and maintenance supplies. POOLCORP also distributes products for outdoor living, including patio and recreational items, as well as irrigation and landscape-related supplies in selected markets.

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, POOLCORP serves customers through a network of distribution centers and sales operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia.