Academy Capital Management Invests $13.03 Million in Pool Corporation $POOL

Key Points

• Academy Capital Management acquired 60,608 Pool shares worth approximately $13.03 million, making POOL a 1.7% portfolio holding and representing about 0.17% of the company.
• Pool’s latest quarterly results slightly exceeded expectations, with EPS of $5.38 versus $5.33 forecast and revenue of $1.82 billion, up 2.2% year over year. Management maintained fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $10.66–$10.96.
• Shares were trading near $188, below their 50-day and 200-day moving averages, while analysts maintained a consensus “Hold” rating with a $235.67 target. Pool also authorized a $600 million buyback and declared a $1.30 quarterly dividend.

Academy Capital Management acquired a new position in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL - Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 60,608 shares of the specialty retailer's stock, valued at approximately $13,025,000. Pool comprises 1.7% of Academy Capital Management's investment portfolio, making the stock its 17th largest holding. Academy Capital Management owned approximately 0.17% of Pool as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of POOL. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Pool during the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new position in Pool in the second quarter valued at $33,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC raised its position in Pool by 100.0% during the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 122 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 61 shares in the last quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its position in Pool by 2,660.0% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 138 shares of the specialty retailer's stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 133 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Covestor Ltd lifted its stake in Pool by 348.4% during 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 last quarter. 98.99% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Pool Trading Down 1.2%

NASDAQ:POOL opened at $187.98 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $200.52 and a 200-day moving average price of $207.54. Pool Corporation has a 12 month low of $172.68 and a 12 month high of $336.15. The company has a current ratio of 2.67, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. The stock has a market cap of $6.83 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.29, a P/E/G ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 1.06.

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. Pool had a net margin of 7.40% and a return on equity of 32.74%. The company had revenue of $1.82 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.82 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $5.17 earnings per share. Pool's quarterly revenue was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.660-10.960 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Pool Corporation will post 10.94 EPS for the current year.

Pool announced that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, April 29th that permits the company to buyback $600.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the specialty retailer to purchase up to 7.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Pool Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 13th will be issued a dividend of $1.30 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 13th. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. Pool's dividend payout ratio is 47.84%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "sell (d+)" rating on shares of Pool in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $185.00 target price on Pool in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Pool from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Oppenheimer lowered their price objective on shares of Pool from $280.00 to $227.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Bank of America reduced their target price on shares of Pool from $226.00 to $206.00 and set an "underperform" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 20th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Pool presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $235.67.

Key Pool News

Here are the key news stories impacting Pool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Stephens reaffirmed its “Overweight” rating on Pool Corporation and maintained a $225 price target, implying substantial upside from the current trading level. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Pool’s latest quarterly results modestly exceeded expectations: earnings per share were $5.38 versus the $5.33 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $1.82 billion and increased 2.2% year over year. Management’s fiscal 2026 EPS guidance remains $10.66–$10.96.
• Neutral Sentiment: The recent report about Nvidia paying $6 billion to license Poolside’s AI software concerns Poolside, not Pool Corporation, and has no apparent impact on POOL. Nvidia Pays $6 Billion to License Poolside AI Model-Development Software
• Neutral Sentiment: Other reports involving Poolin’s cryptocurrency-mining assets, swimming-pool products, and pool-cleaning robots are unrelated to Pool Corporation’s distribution business.
• Negative Sentiment: Although quarterly results were slightly better than expected, revenue was essentially in line with forecasts and the company’s shares remain below both their 50-day and 200-day moving averages, indicating continued technical pressure and investor caution around the pool-construction and renovation market.

Pool Company 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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