24,267 Shares in Pool Corporation $POOL Bought by Guardian Wealth Management Inc.

Key Points

• Guardian Wealth Management purchased 24,267 Pool shares worth approximately $5.2 million, representing 2.6% of its portfolio and about 0.07% of Pool’s outstanding stock. Institutional investors collectively own 98.99% of the company.
• Pool’s latest quarterly results modestly exceeded expectations, with EPS of $5.38 versus $5.33 expected and revenue of $1.82 billion, up 2.2% year over year. Management issued fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $10.66–$10.96.
• The stock opened at $185.22, near its 52-week low, while analysts maintained a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of $233.10. Pool also pays a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share, equivalent to a 2.8% yield.

Guardian Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 24,267 shares of the specialty retailer's stock, valued at approximately $5,215,000. Pool comprises 2.6% of Guardian Wealth Management Inc.'s holdings, making the stock its 14th biggest holding. Guardian Wealth Management Inc. owned approximately 0.07% of Pool as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Clearstead Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in 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 purchasing an additional 61 shares during the period. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Pool by 2,660.0% in the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 138 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 133 shares in the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in Pool during the second quarter worth approximately $30,000. Covestor Ltd lifted its position in Pool by 348.4% in the fourth quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 139 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 108 shares during the period. Finally, CoreCap Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Pool by 214.3% during the 2nd quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 154 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.99% of the company's stock.

Pool Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ POOL opened at $185.22 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.04, a PEG ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a current ratio of 2.67, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. Pool Corporation has a one year low of $172.68 and a one year high of $336.15. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $197.77 and a 200 day simple moving average of $202.17.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $5.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.33 by $0.05. The firm 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 firm's quarterly revenue was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $5.17 EPS. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.660-10.960 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Pool Corporation will post 10.95 EPS for the current year.

Pool Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 13th were paid a dividend of $1.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 13th. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. Pool's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 47.84%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

POOL has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $185.00 target price on Pool in a report on Friday, July 24th. DA Davidson began coverage on shares of Pool in a report on Monday, August 24th. They issued a "neutral" rating and a $210.00 target price for the company. Robert W. Baird set a $260.00 price target on shares of Pool in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Bank of America lowered their price objective on shares of Pool from $226.00 to $206.00 and set an "underperform" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "sell (d+)" rating on shares of Pool in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $233.10.

More Pool News

Here are the key news stories impacting Pool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent fundamentals remain supportive: Pool Corporation’s latest quarterly earnings slightly exceeded analyst expectations, while revenue increased year over year. Management’s fiscal 2026 EPS guidance also remains a key reference point for investors evaluating the stock’s recovery potential.
• Neutral Sentiment: Roborock introduced its first robotic pool cleaner at IFA 2026. The product could expand consumer interest in pool-maintenance equipment and potentially create a new category for distributors, although the reports do not indicate whether Pool Corporation will distribute the device. Roborock Launched Its First-Ever Robot Pool Cleaner
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles about pool heating, water treatment, pool-closing supplies and commercial pool services point to ongoing maintenance and renovation demand across the industry. However, they are general market stories and do not provide new revenue or earnings information for POOL. Electrification Trends Strengthen the Case for Heat-Based Pool Heating
• Negative Sentiment: Roborock’s entry into robotic pool cleaning could increase competition in equipment and maintenance products over time. The near-term impact on Pool Corporation appears limited because there is no indication of a direct relationship or material effect on its financial outlook. Roborock’s first robotic pool cleaner

Pool Profile

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.

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