Pool Corporation $POOL Shares Sold by California Public Employees Retirement System

California Public Employees Retirement System reduced its position in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) by 19.2% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 51,459 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 12,266 shares during the period. California Public Employees Retirement System’s holdings in Pool were worth $10,412,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of POOL. Clearstead Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of Pool by 100.0% in the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 122 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 61 shares in the last quarter. Private Trust Co. NA increased its holdings in Pool by 78.6% during the 4th quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 125 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new position in shares of Pool in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Covestor Ltd boosted its stake in shares of Pool by 348.4% during the 4th quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 139 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 108 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new position in shares of Pool during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $33,000. 98.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on POOL. Oppenheimer dropped their price target on shares of Pool from $280.00 to $227.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $185.00 price objective on shares of Pool in a report on Friday. Stifel Nicolaus cut their target price on shares of Pool from $235.00 to $189.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Bank of America decreased their price target on Pool from $226.00 to $206.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $260.00 price objective on Pool in a report on Friday. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Pool currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $235.67.

Pool News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Pool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Pool reported second-quarter revenue of about $1.82 billion, up 2% year over year, with adjusted EPS of $5.38 beating estimates. The company also said recurring maintenance demand and building materials growth helped offset softness elsewhere. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Management confirmed its annual earnings outlook excluding CEO transition costs, suggesting the core business remains stable despite a mixed quarter. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary has been mixed-to-neutral, with at least one firm maintaining a Hold rating after the earnings release, reinforcing a wait-and-see stance. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Gross margin declined and operating income fell, with management pointing to higher freight costs, customer mix, muted discretionary demand, and weak new pool construction as headwinds. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: The company’s FY2026 EPS guidance of $10.66 to $10.96 came in below the market’s expectation, which may be weighing on investor sentiment. Article Title

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director De La Mesa Manuel J. Perez bought 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 13th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $175.95 per share, with a total value of $1,759,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 40,108 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,057,002.60. This represents a 33.21% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director John E. Stokely bought 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 7th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $193.06 per share, for a total transaction of $193,060.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 16,230 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,133,363.80. This trade represents a 6.57% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders acquired 21,989 shares of company stock worth $4,042,747. Company insiders own 3.00% of the company’s stock.

Pool Trading Up 0.2%

Pool stock opened at $183.77 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $196.10 and its 200-day moving average is $216.26. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a current ratio of 2.67. Pool Corporation has a 1 year low of $172.68 and a 1 year high of $336.15. The company has a market cap of $6.70 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.91, a PEG ratio of 2.37 and a beta of 1.05.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $5.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.33 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $1.82 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.82 billion. Pool had a net margin of 7.40% and a return on equity of 32.74%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $5.17 EPS. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.660-10.960 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that Pool Corporation will post 10.98 earnings per share for the current year.

Pool Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 28th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 14th were issued a $1.30 dividend. This is a positive change from Pool’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.25. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, May 14th. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. Pool’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 47.84%.

Pool announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, April 29th that permits the company to repurchase $600.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization permits the specialty retailer to purchase up to 7.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are often an indication that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

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.