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POOLCORP

Wholesale distributor of pool supplies and outdoor living products

poolcorp.com

Headquarters: Covington, United States
Founded year: 1983
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 5,000–10,000
Industry: Recreational Products

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Latest news about POOLCORP

In short: POOLCORP delivered growth in 2026 sales and earnings while appointing John B. Watwood as its new CEO and raising shareholder dividends.

Company announcements

July 23 POOLCORP

POOLCORP reports 2% net sales growth in Q2 2026

Operating income decreased 2% to $267.7 million, but adjusted diluted EPS increased 4% to $5.38. The company also confirmed annual earnings guidance range.

May 4 POOLCORP

POOLCORP announces leadership transition

John B. Watwood is appointed President and CEO effective May 4, 2026. Peter D. Arvan steps down. John E. Stokely becomes Executive Chair.

April 29 POOLCORP

POOLCORP increases share repurchase program and dividend

The Board raised the repurchase authorization to $600.0 million and approved a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share payable May 28, 2026.

April 23 POOLCORP

POOLCORP reports Q1 2026 results

Net sales rose 6% to $1.1B, operating income up 7% to $82.6M, diluted EPS $1.45. Confirms annual guidance $10.87–$11.17.

Media coverage

July 23 Seeking Alpha

Pool projects 2026 diluted EPS $10.66-$10.96

Net sales grew 2% in Q2, gross margin pressured by inbound freight costs.

July 23 Yahoo Finance

Pool Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) reported a modest increase in second-quarter 2026 sales while maintaining its adjusted earnings outlook, as recurring maintenance...

July 16 Quiver Quantitative

Why Pool Corporation (POOL) Stock Fell Today | Quiver Quantitative

Pool Corporation (POOL) is down 4.2% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement.Analysis: The most likely driver looks like...

July 15 Bloomberg

Pool Stocks Sink as Consumers Cautious Despite Scorching Summer

Shares of companies in the swimming pool business sank on Wednesday amid signs that wary consumers are pulling back on spending despite a summer of intense heat.

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