Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) SVP Romain Kenneth St Buys 5,560 Shares of Stock

Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) SVP Romain Kenneth St acquired 5,560 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 23rd. The shares were acquired at an average price of $218.67 per share, for a total transaction of $1,215,805.20. Following the acquisition, 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 ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link.

Pool Stock Up 2.9%

NASDAQ POOL traded up $6.26 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $221.01. 80,881 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 878,164. 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 capitalization of $8.23 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.37, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.71 and a beta of 1.22. The company’s 50-day moving average is $248.46 and its two-hundred day moving average is $272.65. Pool Corporation has a one year low of $210.67 and a one year high of $374.74.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last released 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 company had revenue of $982.21 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $999.14 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.97 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.850-11.150 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that Pool Corporation will post 11.32 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Pool Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 12th will be paid a $1.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 12th. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. Pool’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 46.13%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms recently issued reports on POOL. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Pool in a report on Monday, December 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on shares of Pool from $360.00 to $310.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Robert W. Baird decreased their price objective on Pool from $320.00 to $300.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 20th. Cfra upgraded Pool from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $304.00 target price on the stock in a report on Monday, December 22nd. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $246.00 price target on Pool in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $281.50.

Institutional Trading of Pool

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of POOL. Berkshire Hathaway Inc raised its holdings in Pool by 136.3% in the 2nd quarter. Berkshire Hathaway Inc now owns 3,458,885 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $1,008,196,000 after acquiring an additional 1,994,885 shares during the period. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Pool by 3,831.9% in the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 2,001,987 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $457,955,000 after purchasing an additional 1,951,070 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Pool in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $97,612,000. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its stake in shares of Pool by 16.2% during the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 2,563,373 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $794,825,000 after purchasing an additional 357,643 shares during the period. Finally, Southpoint Capital Advisors LP acquired a new stake in Pool during the 4th quarter worth approximately $68,625,000. Institutional investors own 98.99% of the company’s stock.

Key Pool News

Here are the key news stories impacting Pool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.25 per share (annualized $5.00), with an ex-dividend/record timing in March; the payout implies a ~2.3% yield and signals confidence in cash flows. Pool Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Senior VP Romain Kenneth G. St made a material insider purchase — 5,560 shares at ~$218.67 (~$1.22M), increasing his stake to 82,845 shares — a vote of confidence from management that often supports the share price. SEC filing available for verification. SEC Form 4 InsiderTrades coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry research highlights long-term growth in fiberglass swimming-pool demand (2026–2035), a structural tailwind for Pool’s distribution business, though such reports are longer-horizon and don’t guarantee near-term revenue improvement. Fiberglass Swimming Pools Market Growth & Forecast
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst/investor commentary and quarterly reviews noted Pool traded lower in Q4 due to softer sales and margin pressures; this narrative remains a near-term headwind as investors weigh whether recent results and guidance justify the valuation. Here’s Why Pool Corporation (POOL) Traded Lower in Q4

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.