Pool CorpPOOL
POOL
About: Pool Corp distributes swimming pool supplies and related products. Its products include non-discretionary pool-maintenance products, like chemicals and replacement parts, as well as pool equipment, like packaged pools (kits to build swimming pools), cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights. Customers include pool builders and remodelers, independent retail stores, and pool repair and service companies.
Employees: 6,000
10
Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
33
Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
46% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 99 | Existing positions closed: 68
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 708 [Q3] → 727 (+19) [Q4]
0.14% more ownership
Funds ownership: 98.32% [Q3] → 98.46% (+0.14%) [Q4]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q3] → 5 (+0) [Q4]
7% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $14.1B [Q3] → $13.1B (-$1.01B) [Q4]
14% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 244 | Existing positions reduced: 283
82% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $8.73M | Put options by funds: $49.6M
Research analyst outlook
6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$310
1%
downside
Avg. target
$329
5%
upside
High target
$350
12%
upside
6 analyst ratings
2 positive
33%
4 neutral
67%
0 negative
0%
Oppenheimer Scott Schneeberger 57% 1-year accuracy 16 / 28 met price target | 3%upside $322 | Outperform Maintained | 28 Apr 2025 |
Stephens & Co. Trey Grooms 55% 1-year accuracy 11 / 20 met price target | 12%upside $350 | Overweight Maintained | 28 Apr 2025 |
Baird David Manthey 32% 1-year accuracy 11 / 34 met price target | 1%downside $310 | Neutral Maintained | 25 Apr 2025 |
Stifel W. Andrew Carter 46% 1-year accuracy 16 / 35 met price target | 5%upside $330 | Hold Maintained | 23 Apr 2025 |
Wells Fargo Sam Reid 44% 1-year accuracy 17 / 39 met price target | 0%upside $315 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 14 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 13 articles about POOL published over the past 30 days
Negative
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
Pool Corp.: Overvalued Given No Recovery Is In Sight
Pool Corp. shares declined recently due to high valuation and concerns over consumer discretionary spending, with recent results failing to alleviate these fears. Q1 earnings missed estimates, with EPS down 29% and net sales declining by 4%, driven by weak new construction but stable maintenance activity. Despite a strong balance sheet and ongoing share repurchases, POOL's high valuation and uncertain outlook make it overvalued, with a fair value around $225.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
4 Upcoming Dividend Increases
I focus on dividend increases by quality companies, as they indicate strong financial health and stability, providing both income and total returns for investors. My list combines data from the “U.S. Dividend Champions” spreadsheet and NASDAQ, highlighting companies with at least 5 years of dividend growth history. I compare companies against the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF and only invest in stocks that significantly outperform this benchmark.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
3 Magnificent Dividend Stocks Down 19% to 48% I'm Buying Right Now for My Daughter's Portfolio
While I don't expect my daughter to become a stock-picking fanatic like me, I've enjoyed building a portfolio with her that is full of simple(ish) businesses that any elementary-aged kid might appreciate. Typically, we try to prioritize buying a new stock each year and have developed a portfolio that consists primarily of the following holdings:
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in May
The list of publicly traded stocks within Berkshire Hathaway isn't particularly long. But the portfolio that Warren Buffett (who plans to retire at the end of 2025) and his team have built gets scrutinized carefully by Wall Street for investment ideas.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
4 Stocks to Watch That Recently Declared Dividend Hikes Amid Volatility
Stocks like ATKR, ACT, POOL and AWK recently announced dividend hikes.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Pool Corporation to Present at the Oppenheimer 20th Annual Industrial Growth Conference
COVINGTON, La., April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pool Corporation (Nasdaq:POOL) announced today that Melanie M. Hart, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the Oppenheimer 20th Annual Industrial Growth Conference on Monday, May 5, 2025. Conference participation will be virtual and consist of investor meetings and a fireside chat.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
This Warren Buffett Stock Has Returned Over 42,000%. Should Investors Buy the Stock Now?
It's never too late to invest in an exceptional stock. Just ask multibillionaire Warren Buffett, whose holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, opened a stake in Pool Corp. (POOL 0.94%) in the third quarter of last year.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Warren Buffett's April DiviDogs Tag One Buy In 15 'Safer'
Berkshire Hathaway's Q4 additions include Constellation Brands, while increasing stakes in Occidental Petroleum, Domino's Pizza, and Pool, reflecting Buffett's strategic growth and value investments. Top Berkshire dividend stocks like Kraft Heinz, Sirius XM, and Ally Financial offer attractive yields, meeting the dogcatcher ideal of dividends exceeding share prices. Analysts forecast significant gains for Berkshire's top-yielding stocks, with Ally Financial leading potential returns, highlighting the value in underpriced, high-yield investments.
Neutral
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
The Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy With $8,100 Right Now
It's not difficult to find stocks likely to go up if the tariff dispute is resolved with a series of trade deals, but what if you want to be a bit defensive and buy some stocks with relatively less exposure to potential tariffs or even some upside exposure? Where better to look for them than among Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holdings?
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Pool Corp.'s Q1 Earnings & Revenues Miss Estimates, Stock Down
POOL's first-quarter top line reflects dismal discretionary-project spending.
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