UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC Sells 10,153 Shares of Pool Corporation $POOL

Key Points

• UBS Asset Management reduced its Pool Corporation stake by 9%, selling 10,153 shares and retaining 102,046 shares valued at approximately $21.93 million. Institutional investors collectively own 98.99% of the company.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed but centers on a “Hold” consensus, with 5 Buy, 7 Hold, and 2 Sell ratings and an average price target of $233.10. Several firms recently lowered their targets, including Bank of America and Stifel Nicolaus.
• Pool’s latest quarter modestly beat earnings expectations, reporting $5.38 EPS and $1.82 billion in revenue, while revenue grew 2.2% year over year. The company maintained fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $10.66–$10.96 and pays a $1.30 quarterly dividend, yielding about 2.8%.

UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC reduced its holdings in shares of Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL - Free Report) by 9.0% in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 102,046 shares of the specialty retailer's stock after selling 10,153 shares during the period. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC owned about 0.28% of Pool worth $21,930,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in Pool in the second quarter worth $30,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc purchased a new stake in shares of Pool during the second quarter valued at $33,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of 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 during the period. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew 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 worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 133 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Covestor Ltd increased its stake in Pool by 348.4% in the 4th quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 139 shares of the specialty retailer's stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 108 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.99% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

POOL has been the subject of several research reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a "sell (d+)" rating on shares of Pool in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $185.00 price target on Pool in a report on Friday, July 24th. Bank of America reduced their price objective on Pool from $226.00 to $206.00 and set an "underperform" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 20th. Robert W. Baird set a $260.00 target price on Pool in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus lowered their target price on Pool from $235.00 to $189.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 24th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $233.10.

Pool Price Performance

NASDAQ POOL opened at $185.22 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $6.73 billion, a PE ratio of 17.04, a P/E/G ratio of 2.49 and a beta of 1.06. The firm's 50 day moving average price is $197.77 and its 200-day moving average price is $202.17. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a current ratio of 2.67. Pool Corporation has a 52-week low of $172.68 and a 52-week high of $336.15.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $5.38 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $5.33 by $0.05. The company 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%. Pool's revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $5.17 earnings per share. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.660-10.960 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Pool Corporation will post 10.95 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Pool Dividend Announcement

The business 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. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 13th. Pool's dividend payout ratio is 47.84%.

Trending Headlines about Pool

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

About Pool

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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