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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.9%, Dividend Yield is 2.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.7%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 34%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization. Themes include Luxury Home & Leisure Goods, and Outdoor Living & Home Recreation.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -92%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -125%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.5%

Key risks
POOL key risks include [1] economic volatility impacting discretionary consumer spending and [2] high seasonality and vulnerability to adverse weather.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 8.9%, Dividend Yield is 2.8%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.7%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 34%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization. Themes include Luxury Home & Leisure Goods, and Outdoor Living & Home Recreation.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -92%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -125%
4 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.5%
5 Key risks
POOL key risks include [1] economic volatility impacting discretionary consumer spending and [2] high seasonality and vulnerability to adverse weather.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Pool (POOL) stock has lost about 30% since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Weak Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings and Cautious 2026 Outlook. The stock experienced a significant decline following the announcement of its fourth-quarter 2025 results, which missed analyst expectations for both earnings and revenue. The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.85, down from $0.98 in the prior year, and net sales were flat year-over-year at $982.2 million. Additionally, the company provided a weaker-than-anticipated forecast for 2026, guiding for an EPS midpoint of $11.00. This news caused the stock to drop 13% at the time.

2. Persistent Headwinds in New Pool Construction and Discretionary Spending. Macroeconomic factors such as high interest rates and elevated construction costs have led to a prolonged downturn in new pool construction activity and a deferral of remodeling efforts by pool owners. New pool construction in 2025 was estimated to be down 50% from its pandemic peak, indicating a significant slowdown in the discretionary segment of the pool industry. While maintenance demand has remained resilient, the overall weakness in new construction continues to impact revenue growth.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -27.8% change in POOL stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/12/2026 was primarily driven by a -28.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120265122026Change
Stock Price ($)252.58182.33-27.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,2955,3561.2%
Net Income Margin (%)7.8%7.6%-2.6%
P/E Multiple22.716.3-28.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)37362.0%
Cumulative Contribution-27.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
POOL-27.8% 
Market (SPY)7.0%27.6%
Sector (XLY)-2.2%37.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The -31.0% change in POOL stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/12/2026 was primarily driven by a -31.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120255122026Change
Stock Price ($)264.17182.33-31.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,2955,3561.2%
Net Income Margin (%)7.8%7.6%-2.6%
P/E Multiple23.816.3-31.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)37362.0%
Cumulative Contribution-31.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
POOL-31.0% 
Market (SPY)8.8%30.0%
Sector (XLY)-1.0%40.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -36.6% change in POOL stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/12/2026 was primarily driven by a -38.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020255122026Change
Stock Price ($)287.71182.33-36.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,2625,3561.8%
Net Income Margin (%)7.8%7.6%-2.5%
P/E Multiple26.416.3-38.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)37363.0%
Cumulative Contribution-36.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
POOL-36.6% 
Market (SPY)34.6%35.2%
Sector (XLY)20.9%43.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -45.7% change in POOL stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/12/2026 was primarily driven by a -32.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020235122026Change
Stock Price ($)336.07182.33-45.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,9745,356-10.3%
Net Income Margin (%)11.2%7.6%-32.5%
P/E Multiple19.516.3-16.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)39366.9%
Cumulative Contribution-45.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/12/2026
ReturnCorrelation
POOL-45.7% 
Market (SPY)84.4%39.5%
Sector (XLY)64.0%46.9%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
POOL Return53%-46%34%-13%-32%-19%-47%
Peers Return25%-58%17%26%-21%-12%-46%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%8%97%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
POOL Win Rate75%17%50%50%42%40% 
Peers Win Rate59%25%48%55%40%32% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%60% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
POOL Max Drawdown-16%-49%-0%-25%-32%-19% 
Peers Max Drawdown-19%-62%-20%-27%-40%-21% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PNR, HAYW, LESL, SWIM, SITE. See POOL Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/12/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventPOOLS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-18.0%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven21.9%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven48 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-16.0%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven29 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-28.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven62 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-14.0%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.3%23.7%
  Time to Breakeven35 days105 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-18.9%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven23.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven39 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-20.0%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.0%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven225 days125 days

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In The Past

Pool's stock fell 0.0% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 0.0% gain to breakeven.

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EventPOOLS&P 500
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-28.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven38.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven62 days140 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-20.0%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.0%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven225 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-41.5%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven70.9%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven136 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-22.4%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.8%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven1577 days47 days

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In The Past

Pool's stock fell 0.0% during the 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind. Such a loss loss requires a 0.0% gain to breakeven.

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About Pool (POOL)

Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products in the United States and internationally. The company offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement parts for pool equipment, such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights; fiberglass pools, and hot tubs and packaged pool kits comprising walls, liners, braces, and coping for in-ground and above-ground pools; pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; and irrigation and related products consisting of irrigation system components, and professional lawn care equipment and supplies. It also provides building materials, such as concrete, plumbing and electrical components, functional and decorative pool surfaces, decking materials, tiles, hardscapes, and natural stones for pool installations and remodeling; and commercial products, including heaters, safety equipment, and commercial pumps and filters. In addition, the company offers other pool construction and recreational products comprising discretionary recreational and related outdoor living products, such as grills and components for outdoor kitchens. It serves swimming pool remodelers and builders; specialty retailers that sell swimming pool supplies; swimming pool repair and service businesses; irrigation construction and landscape maintenance contractors; and commercial customers that serve hotels, universities, and community recreational facilities. As of March 03, 2022, the company operated 410 sales centers in North America, Europe, and Australia. Pool Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.

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ABC Supply for pools: Pool Corp. is the wholesale distributor for everything a pool contractor needs, much like ABC Supply for roofing and siding.

Grainger for pools and outdoor living: Pool Corp. is a B2B distributor of supplies, equipment, and parts for pools and outdoor living, similar to Grainger for industrial supplies.

A specialized Home Depot for pool contractors: Imagine a Home Depot focused exclusively on swimming pools, spas, and outdoor living, primarily serving professional builders and service companies.

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  • Maintenance Products: The company offers chemicals, supplies, and accessories necessary for pool upkeep.
  • Repair and Replacement Parts: It provides parts for pool equipment such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights.
  • Pool Construction Components: This category includes fiberglass pools, hot tubs, packaged pool kits, and general equipment for new pool construction and remodeling.
  • Irrigation and Lawn Care Products: POOL distributes irrigation system components, professional lawn care equipment, and supplies.
  • Building Materials: The company supplies concrete, plumbing, electrical components, surfaces, decking materials, and tiles for pool installations and remodeling.
  • Commercial Pool Products: It provides specialized heaters, safety equipment, and commercial pumps and filters for large facilities.
  • Recreational and Outdoor Living Products: This includes discretionary items like grills and components for outdoor kitchens.

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Pool Corporation (POOL) primarily sells to other businesses. The provided background information describes the categories of these business customers rather than naming specific companies. Its major customers include:

  • Swimming pool remodelers and builders
  • Specialty retailers that sell swimming pool supplies
  • Swimming pool repair and service businesses
  • Irrigation construction and landscape maintenance contractors
  • Commercial customers that serve hotels, universities, and community recreational facilities

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  • Pentair plc (PNR)
  • Hayward Holdings, Inc. (HAYW)
  • Fluidra S.A. (FDR.MC)

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Peter D. Arvan, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Arvan has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pool Corporation since 2019, having joined the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2017. Before his tenure at POOLCORP, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Roofing Supply Group (RSG) from 2013 to 2015. RSG was subsequently acquired by Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. in October 2015. From 2004 to 2013, Mr. Arvan was the President of SABIC Polymershapes (formerly GE Plastics - Polymershapes). He also held various management positions at GE Supply from 1988 to 2004, including General Manager of Global Supply Chain and Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Quality Leader.

Melanie M. Hart, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Mrs. Hart was named Senior Vice President in 2024 and has served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Pool Corporation since 2021. Her prior roles at the company include Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer from 2019 to 2021, and Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller from 2008 to 2019. She joined POOLCORP in 2006 as the Senior Director of Corporate Accounting. Mrs. Hart is a certified public accountant and previously spent 12 years as a Senior Manager in the Assurance and Advisory Business Services Practice at Ernst & Young (EY), working with numerous publicly traded companies. She serves on the Board of Directors of Landstar System (Nasdaq: LSTR) and was appointed to the Board of Directors of Beacon Roofing Supply (Nasdaq: BECN) in September 2022.

John B. Watwood, Executive Vice President

Mr. Watwood joined Pool Corporation in 2026 as Executive Vice President, where he is responsible for North American swimming pool operations and leading digital and technology initiatives. Before joining POOLCORP, he held various management positions at Motion Industries, Inc. since 2008, most recently as Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations for the United States and Canada. Earlier in his career, Mr. Watwood held positions at SMC Corporation of America, Fluid Engineering Inc., and Applied Industrial Technologies.

Jennifer M. Neil, Senior Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer

Ms. Neil has served as Senior Vice President of Pool Corporation since February 2024. She joined the company in 2003 as Chief Legal Officer and has served as Secretary since 2005. She was appointed Vice President in 2018. Prior to joining POOLCORP, Ms. Neil was employed by Adams and Reese LLP from 2000 to 2003, where she advised corporations, and before that, she was an associate with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, focusing on structured finance.

Kenneth G. St. Romain, Senior Vice President

Mr. St. Romain was named Senior Vice President of Pool Corporation in 2022. He is set to retire in 2026 after more than 40 years with the company. His previous roles include Group Vice President from 2007 to 2022, General Manager of the Central Division of SCP Distributors, LLC from 2001 to 2007, and Vice President of SCP Distributors, LLC since 2004. Mr. St. Romain has held several management positions within the company since joining in 1993.

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The key risks to Pool Corporation's business are:
  1. Economic Sensitivity and Consumer Discretionary Spending

    Pool Corporation's business is highly susceptible to macroeconomic conditions, including changes in interest rates, inflation, and the housing market, which directly influence consumer discretionary spending. Rising interest rates, for instance, significantly impact new pool construction by increasing financing costs, leading to a slowdown in demand for large projects. Approximately 60% of the company's revenue is tied to the cyclical residential construction and renovation markets, making it vulnerable to economic downturns and shifts in consumer confidence. A decline in disposable income or consumer confidence can lead to reduced sales and profitability for discretionary pool-related products and services.

  2. Seasonality and Adverse Weather Conditions

    The company's business is inherently seasonal, with peak sales occurring during the warmer months, which can lead to significant revenue fluctuations. Adverse weather conditions, such as unusually cool or wet springs, or even natural disasters, can shorten the swimming pool season and directly reduce demand for chemicals, maintenance, and new construction. Additionally, drought conditions or water management initiatives that result in government-imposed water use restrictions could negatively impact sales of new pool and irrigation system installations.

  3. Intense Competition and Pricing Pressure

    Pool Corporation operates in a highly competitive market within the swimming pool supply and equipment distribution industry. The company faces competition from other leisure product alternatives, mass merchants, smaller family businesses offering technical services, and online retailers. This competitive landscape can exert pressure on pricing, especially during periods of softer demand or when volumes decline, which could lead to more aggressive pricing strategies among distributors to defend market share.

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Pool Corporation (POOL) operates in several addressable markets related to swimming pools, irrigation, and outdoor living products. The market sizes for their main products and services, by region, are as follows:

Swimming Pool Equipment and Maintenance

  • The global pool equipment and maintenance market was valued at approximately USD 21.72 billion in 2024. This market is projected to grow to USD 58.79 billion by 2033.
  • The global swimming pool equipment market size was valued at USD 13.81 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 19.15 billion by 2031.
  • The global swimming pool accessories market size was valued at USD 6.86 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 8.90 billion by 2029. Another estimate places the global swimming pool accessories market size at approximately USD 7.9 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 12.6 billion by 2034.
  • The global pool cleaning and maintenance services market was valued at USD 26.77 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 38.4 billion by 2030. North America was the largest region in this market in 2025.
  • Pool Corporation estimates that about 60% of consumer spending in the pool industry is for maintenance and minor repair of existing swimming pools.

Swimming Pool Construction and Remodeling

  • The global swimming pool construction market size was valued at USD 8.66 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 12.43 billion by 2033.
  • Another estimate for the global swimming pool construction market size was USD 7.7 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 10.4 billion by 2034. North America dominated this market, accounting for a 27% share in 2024 and the largest market share in 2025.
  • Pool Corporation estimates that 21% to 23% of consumer spending in the industry goes to remodeling and renovating.
  • The U.S. pool market size in 2023 was USD 12 billion, with 14% linked to discretionary new constructions.

Hot Tubs

  • The global hot tub market size was valued at USD 5.97 billion in 2024 and is poised to grow to USD 9.11 billion by 2033.
  • Other estimates place the global hot tub market size at USD 5.76 billion in 2025, projected to grow to USD 8.47 billion by 2034. North America dominated the global hot tub market with a market share of 41.84% in 2025. The U.S. hot tub market size reached USD 1.93 billion in 2025.

Irrigation and Related Products

  • For the United States market, the total addressable market value for residential and commercial irrigation systems, landscape maintenance products, power equipment, hardscapes, and specialty outdoor products and accessories is approximately USD 19.0 billion.
  • The global agricultural irrigation machinery market size was estimated at USD 8.71 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 15.37 billion by 2033.
  • The global irrigation equipment market is projected to reach USD 15.75 billion by 2031.

Other Recreational and Outdoor Living Products

  • The global outdoor living products market was valued at USD 22.12 billion in 2025 and is expected to increase to USD 31.13 billion by 2032.
  • The global outdoor living structures market size was valued at USD 2.26 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 4.08 billion by 2034. North America held the largest share of the outdoor living structures market in 2024. Another source indicates that the global outdoor living structure market size was valued at USD 2.5 billion in 2025 and is estimated to reach USD 3.8 billion by 2034. North America dominates this market, holding a market share of over 48.5% in 2025.

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Pool Corporation (NASDAQ: POOL) anticipates several key drivers for its revenue growth over the next two to three years, stemming from resilient demand in core segments, strategic market expansion, and enhanced operational efficiencies.

One significant driver is the **consistent demand for maintenance products**. Pool Corporation has seen strong performance in maintenance product sales, including growth in private-label chemical products, which are less discretionary and provide a stable revenue base. Maintenance activities are expected to remain resilient and contribute to continued market share capture through exclusive brands and technology.

Another anticipated driver is the **stabilization and potential improvement in new pool construction and remodeling activities**. While new pool construction has faced challenges, the company has observed improving trends in sales related to new construction and renovation in recent quarters, creating less of a drag on overall sales. Management has noted encouraging signs of stabilization in both new pool construction and remodel projects, with expectations for new pool construction units to remain flat at approximately 60,000 units in the near term.

**Strategic acquisitions and the expansion of sales centers** are also central to Pool Corporation's growth strategy. The company is actively pursuing geographical market penetration and vertical diversification, as evidenced by its late 2024 acquisition of Porpoise Pool & Patio, which added 87 locations and is projected to contribute substantial annualized revenue. Pool Corporation plans to continue opening new sales centers to further penetrate existing markets and expand into new geographic areas, including an targeted 15% increase in European sales centers by the end of 2025.

The **growth of Pool Corporation's private label and exclusive brands** is a key focus for margin expansion and increased sales. The company has aggressively expanded its owned-brand portfolio, which now represents a significant portion of total sales. This initiative is expected to continue contributing to both top-line growth and improved gross margins.

Finally, **increased adoption of its digital platforms, particularly POOL360, and ongoing technology investments** are expected to drive future revenue growth. The POOL360 platform has shown significant growth in transaction volume, increasing its contribution to total net sales. These digital initiatives enhance customer experience and operational efficiency, supporting long-term growth by improving how customers interact with Pool Corporation.

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Capital Allocation Decisions (Last 3-5 Years)

Share Repurchases

  • Pool Corporation's Board of Directors authorized an increase in the share repurchase program to $600.0 million as of April 29, 2025, adding $309.2 million to the existing $290.8 million remaining.
  • In 2025, the company conducted open market share repurchases totaling $341.1 million, which contributed to an increase in total debt outstanding.
  • Share repurchases amounted to $306.3 million in 2024, contributing to over $483 million returned to shareholders through dividends and repurchases.

Share Issuance

  • As of February 20, 2026, there were 36,787,820 shares of common stock outstanding, reflecting a net reduction over the past few years, largely due to ongoing share repurchases.
  • The company's outstanding common stock was 37,630,465 shares as of February 20, 2025.

Outbound Investments

  • In November 2021, Pool Corporation acquired Pinch A Penny, a provider of pool cleaning and home services, which added 87 locations and was projected to contribute approximately $850 million in annualized revenue.
  • During 2024, the company expanded its sales center network by adding 2 acquisitions and 10 greenfield locations, bringing its total locations to 448 worldwide.
  • Pool Corporation allocated $25 million to $50 million for acquisitions in 2025, continuing its focus on inorganic growth opportunities.

Capital Expenditures

  • Pool Corporation planned for $180 million to $200 million in capital expenditures for 2025, primarily focused on bolstering logistics and technology.
  • In 2024, the company's investments in capital expenditures and acquisitions combined were $64.2 million.
  • Capital expenditures for 2021 increased by $16.0 million, representing 0.7% of net sales for that year.
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Financials

POOLPNRHAYWLESLSWIMSITEMedian
NamePool Pentair Hayward Leslies Latham SiteOne . 
Mkt Price182.3375.2613.901.515.01119.7944.58
Mkt Cap6.612.23.00.00.65.34.2
Rev LTM5,3564,2021,1491,2145524,7062,708
Op Inc LTM585913245-529242243
FCF LTM31371679818240160
FCF 3Y Avg5566731693939252210
CFO LTM3647861113363308210
CFO 3Y Avg6127471987569304251

Growth & Margins

POOLPNRHAYWLESLSWIMSITEMedian
NamePool Pentair Hayward Leslies Latham SiteOne . 
Rev Chg LTM1.8%3.1%7.6%-8.8%8.3%2.8%3.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-3.5%0.4%1.4%-8.3%-4.4%5.2%-1.5%
Rev Chg Q6.2%2.6%11.5%-16.0%5.3%0.1%3.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.3%0.6%2.4%-2.3%1.1%0.0%0.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM-0.1%3.0%11.6%-109.1%87.5%30.6%7.3%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-13.9%13.4%5.2%-69.9%27.9%-3.4%0.9%
Op Mgn LTM10.9%21.7%21.3%-0.4%5.2%5.1%8.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg11.7%20.2%20.3%3.4%4.0%4.8%8.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.0%0.3%0.2%-1.5%-0.4%0.1%0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM6.8%18.7%9.7%2.7%11.3%6.5%8.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg11.4%18.1%18.7%5.5%12.9%6.7%12.2%
FCF/Rev LTM5.8%17.0%6.9%0.6%3.3%5.1%5.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg10.3%16.3%16.0%2.8%7.3%5.6%8.8%

Valuation

POOLPNRHAYWLESLSWIMSITEMedian
NamePool Pentair Hayward Leslies Latham SiteOne . 
Mkt Cap6.612.23.00.00.65.34.2
P/S1.22.92.60.01.11.11.2
P/Op Inc11.313.412.3-2.820.322.112.9
P/EBIT11.314.711.8-0.116.122.113.3
P/E16.318.218.8-0.168.535.018.5
P/CFO18.215.627.20.49.417.316.4
Total Yield8.9%6.9%5.3%-1,961.6%1.5%2.9%4.1%
Dividend Yield2.8%1.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.7%4.7%5.5%21.2%7.3%3.9%5.1%
D/E0.20.20.372.80.60.20.3
Net D/E0.20.20.272.50.50.20.2

Returns

POOLPNRHAYWLESLSWIMSITEMedian
NamePool Pentair Hayward Leslies Latham SiteOne . 
1M Rtn-15.2%-16.3%-3.3%16.2%-12.9%-11.6%-12.2%
3M Rtn-31.4%-23.5%-17.9%17.1%-24.3%-19.5%-21.5%
6M Rtn-27.5%-30.1%-13.7%-50.5%-26.0%-4.4%-26.8%
12M Rtn-41.8%-22.5%-5.7%-90.5%-24.9%-5.9%-23.7%
3Y Rtn-43.7%32.4%21.2%-99.3%50.5%-19.4%0.9%
1M Excs Rtn-23.6%-24.7%-12.7%1.2%-20.5%-20.5%-20.5%
3M Excs Rtn-38.0%-30.1%-24.5%10.4%-30.9%-26.1%-28.1%
6M Excs Rtn-36.8%-39.5%-22.5%-61.6%-36.6%-12.5%-36.7%
12M Excs Rtn-69.2%-49.4%-32.7%-120.5%-47.1%-31.5%-48.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-125.1%-44.4%-66.7%-178.2%28.1%-100.6%-83.7%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment5,3115,5426,1805,2963,937
Total5,3115,5426,1805,2963,937


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment617    
Total617    


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$182.33 
Market Cap ($ Bil)6.6 
First Trading Date10/13/1995 
Distance from 52W High-44.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$209.43$256.62
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-12.9%-28.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility43.4%33.2%
Downside Capture173.70128.83
Upside Capture-17.8727.24
Correlation (SPY)25.8%33.1%
POOL Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.050.970.890.880.990.84
Up Beta1.031.201.591.341.310.84
Down Beta2.141.140.670.820.970.47
Up Capture79%67%33%35%43%57%
Bmk +ve Days15223166141428
Stock +ve Days15222956111358
Down Capture-50%94%103%103%113%105%
Bmk -ve Days4183056108321
Stock -ve Days7213569141395

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with POOL
POOL-38.6%33.7%-1.40-
Sector ETF (XLY)17.9%18.7%0.7442.7%
Equity (SPY)32.5%12.4%1.9833.6%
Gold (GLD)41.3%26.9%1.262.7%
Commodities (DBC)50.3%18.5%2.06-16.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.8%13.5%0.6543.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-21.0%41.7%-0.4613.6%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with POOL
POOL-15.2%33.8%-0.42-
Sector ETF (XLY)7.0%23.8%0.2556.3%
Equity (SPY)13.7%17.1%0.6352.5%
Gold (GLD)21.0%17.9%0.953.4%
Commodities (DBC)11.4%19.4%0.473.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.9%18.8%0.1155.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.2%55.9%0.3422.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with POOL
POOL8.9%31.4%0.34-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.7%22.0%0.5355.8%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7453.2%
Gold (GLD)13.4%15.9%0.705.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.4%17.9%0.399.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2449.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)68.2%66.8%1.0715.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date4302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 4152026-3.7%
Average Daily Volume0.8 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity36.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares9.2%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
2/19/2026-14.5%-15.9%-19.5%
10/23/20250.9%-4.7%-22.3%
7/24/20253.0%-1.5%-2.2%
2/20/20251.0%2.0%-5.7%
10/24/20247.6%3.9%4.3%
7/25/202410.0%14.3%6.8%
2/22/2024-2.6%1.0%8.0%
10/19/2023-3.4%-5.2%3.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive81010
# Negative1088
Median Positive4.7%4.0%7.2%
Median Negative-3.3%-5.5%-4.7%
Max Positive10.0%14.3%24.8%
Max Negative-14.5%-15.9%-22.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/28/202610-Q
12/31/202502/26/202610-K
09/30/202510/29/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/27/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/29/202410-Q
12/31/202302/27/202410-K
09/30/202310/26/202310-Q
06/30/202307/27/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
06/30/202207/28/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/23/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 EPS10.91111.20.2%2.0%RaisedGuidance: 11 for 2026

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/19/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Diluted EPS10.81111.2-0.5% LoweredGuidance: 11.1 for 2025

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Whalen, David G DirectBuy5122026190.4452599,9811,701,772Form
2Perez, De LA Mesa Manuel J by TrustBuy5082026190.0010,0001,900,0005,720,520Form
3Stokely, John E DirectBuy5082026193.061,000193,0653,133,445Form
4Hope, James D DirectBuy5082026194.4146490,209715,058Form
5Neil, Jennifer MSr VP, Sec & Chief Legal OffDirectSell3262026203.60508103,4292,844,088Form