Brokerages Set Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) Price Target at $311.13

Shares of Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) have been given a consensus rating of “Hold” by the twelve brokerages that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have given a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokers that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $290.75.

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group cut their price target on Pool from $360.00 to $310.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Stifel Nicolaus dropped their target price on Pool from $295.00 to $240.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on Pool from $275.00 to $230.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday. Robert W. Baird dropped their price objective on shares of Pool from $320.00 to $300.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $246.00 target price on shares of Pool in a report on Friday.

Pool Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:POOL opened at $221.62 on Thursday. Pool has a twelve month low of $211.56 and a twelve month high of $374.74. The company has a current ratio of 2.24, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00. The company has a market cap of $8.26 billion, a PE ratio of 20.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.11 and a beta of 1.22. The company’s 50 day moving average is $249.67 and its 200 day moving average is $274.56.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The specialty retailer reported $0.84 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.99 by ($0.15). The business had revenue of $982.21 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $999.14 million. Pool had a net margin of 7.67% and a return on equity of 31.49%. The firm’s revenue was down .5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.97 earnings per share. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.850-11.150 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Pool will post 11.32 EPS for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting Pool

Here are the key news stories impacting Pool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain constructive on Pool’s longer‑term prospects, citing durable market position in the pool-supply channel; that longer‑term optimism can support the stock even after a weak quarter. Analyst Estimates & Ratings
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Q4 earnings call transcript and the company slide presentation are available for deeper read‑through of management’s commentary on demand, margin trends and inventory. Useful for assessing whether the miss reflects transitory factors or a structural slowdown. Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 earnings missed expectations: $0.84 EPS vs. $0.99 consensus and revenue of $982.2M vs. $999.1M, with revenue down vs. year‑ago — a clear near‑term bearish catalyst. Zacks: Q4 Miss
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 EPS guidance was provided at $10.85–$11.15, below the Street’s ~$11.58 consensus, which pressures near‑term sentiment and analyst models. Company Guidance (Press Release/Slides)
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo cut its price target to $230 from $275 and moved POOL to an “equal weight” rating, removing some upside expectations from a previously higher baseline. Benzinga: Wells Fargo PT Cut
• Negative Sentiment: Third‑party commentary points to softer end‑market demand; Conestoga Capital highlighted soft demand in its investor letter, reinforcing concerns about near‑term volume pressure. InsiderMonkey: Soft Demand
• Negative Sentiment: Op‑ed/analysis articles argue POOL still looks expensive on current multiples absent a clear rebound, which could cap near‑term upside. Seeking Alpha: Valuation Concerns

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Pool

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Pool in the first quarter valued at approximately $400,000. Millennium Management LLC grew its stake in Pool by 237.9% in the 1st quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 17,390 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $5,536,000 after acquiring an additional 12,244 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC acquired a new stake in Pool in the 1st quarter valued at $639,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its holdings in Pool by 164.4% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 156 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $50,000 after acquiring an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Acadian Asset Management LLC raised its position in Pool by 201.2% during the first quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 2,012 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $639,000 after acquiring an additional 1,344 shares during the period. 98.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.