POOL- Pool Corporation
Industrials · Industrial Distribution
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
BuyWall Street consensus from 12 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$217.00
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $171.76
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$92.13
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$69.10
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
9/10
90% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
31.3%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
7.4%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+2.2%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+0.0%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
134.54×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
2.67×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$151M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
3.01%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026
37
days
EPS (TTM)
$10.88
P/E (TTM)
15.8
Fwd P/E
14.5
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
3.01%
5Y Avg Annual
$4.3200
Last Payment
$1.3000
Ex-Date
08/13/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest08/13/2026 | 08/27/2026 | $1.3000 | 3.03% |
05/14/2026 | 05/28/2026 | $1.3000 | 3.03% |
03/12/2026 | 03/26/2026 | $1.2500 | 2.91% |
11/12/2025 | 11/26/2025 | $1.2500 | 2.91% |
08/14/2025 | 08/28/2025 | $1.2500 | 2.91% |
05/15/2025 | 05/29/2025 | $1.2500 | 2.91% |
03/12/2025 | 03/26/2025 | $1.2000 | 2.79% |
11/13/2024 | 11/27/2024 | $1.2000 | 2.79% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$171.76
Price
$1.3000
Last div. (quarterly)
133
shares
Own 133 POOL shares ($22,844.08) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$22,844.08
New shares / year
+4 shares
Dividend Calculator
3.03% yieldEstimate POOL dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$302.75
Per month
$25.23
≈ 58.2 shares at $5.2/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About Pool Corporation
Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, related leisure, irrigation, and landscape maintenance products in the United States and internationally. It offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement parts for pool equipment, such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights; and 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. The company also provides pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; irrigation and related products, such as irrigation system components, and professional turf care equipment and supplies; commercial products, including heaters, safety equipment, commercial decking equipment, and commercial pumps and filters. In addition, it offers fiberglass pools, and hot tubs and packaged pool kits comprising walls, liners, braces, and coping for in-ground and above-ground pools; and other pool construction and recreational products which consist discretionary recreational and related outdoor living products, such as grills and components for outdoor kitchens. The company 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 pool operators and pool contractors. Pool Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial Distribution
Location
Covington, United States
Employees
6,000
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Pool Corporation (POOL) stock trades at $171.76, down 0.74% on the day. With a market capitalization of $6.24 billion, POOL is a mid-cap industrials stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 15.8, a forward P/E of 14.5 and earnings per share (EPS) of $10.88. Over the most recent period the company reported 2% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 7.4%. Below you'll find POOL's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
POOL - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pool Corporation (POOL) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Pool Corporation (POOL) shows strengths such as a 31% return on equity, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 134.5). Whether POOL is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is POOL's stock price today?
Pool Corporation (POOL) trades at $171.76, down 0.74% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does POOL pay a dividend?
Yes. Pool Corporation pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share, a dividend yield of 3.01%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 13, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 46% of earnings.
Is POOL overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 15.8×, POOL trades at a roughly market-average valuation for the industrials sector. Its PEG ratio is 1.60. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is POOL's market cap?
Pool Corporation (POOL) has a market capitalization of $6.24 billion, classifying it as a mid-cap stock in the Industrials sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.