Should I buy or sell Pool stock right now?

10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Pool in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" POOL shares. View POOL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Pool's stock price target for 2024?

10 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Pool's stock. Their POOL share price targets range from $315.00 to $445.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $385.70 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for POOL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have POOL shares performed in 2023?

Pool's stock was trading at $302.33 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, POOL stock has increased by 16.5% and is now trading at $352.19. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

When is Pool's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 15th 2024. View our POOL earnings forecast .

How were Pool's earnings last quarter?

Pool Co. (NASDAQ:POOL) issued its earnings results on Thursday, October, 19th. The specialty retailer reported $3.50 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $3.50. The specialty retailer earned $1.50 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.46 billion. Pool had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 39.98% and a net margin of 9.65%. Pool's revenue was down 7.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $4.76 EPS. Read the conference call transcript .

How often does Pool pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Pool?

Pool declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 25th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 8th will be paid a dividend of $1.10 per share on Wednesday, November 22nd. This represents a $4.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.25%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 7th. Read our dividend analysis for POOL .

Is Pool a good dividend stock?

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.23%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 13 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 31.84%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, POOL will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.96% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for POOL .

What ETFs hold Pool's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) stock in their portfolio include VictoryShares THB Mid Cap ESG ETF (MDCP) , Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF (RSPD) , Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG) , Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF (RCD) , QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap ETF (QRFT) , VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN) , Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQJG) and Invesco S&P 500 GARP ETF (SPGP) .

What guidance has Pool issued on next quarter's earnings?

Pool updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, October, 19th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $13.00-$13.50 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $13.40. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What is Peter Arvan's approval rating as Pool's CEO?

7 employees have rated Pool Chief Executive Officer Peter Arvan on Glassdoor.com . Peter Arvan has an approval rating of 70% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Pool own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Pool investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA) , Home Depot (HD) , Walt Disney (DIS) , Block (SQ) , Visa (V) , AbbVie (ABBV) , Salesforce (CRM) , Micron Technology (MU) , QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) .

Who are Pool's major shareholders?

Pool's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (4.77%), Morgan Stanley (2.28%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.24%), Blair William & Co. IL (2.01%), Invesco Ltd. (1.64%) and Baillie Gifford & Co. (1.64%). Insiders that own company stock include De La Mesa Manuel J Perez, De La Mesa Manuel J Perez , Hart Melanie Housey , Jennifer M Neil , Mark W Joslin , Martha S Gervasi , Peter D Arvan , Robert C Sledd , Romain Kenneth G St and Romain Kenneth G St . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Pool?

Shares of POOL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Pool Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:POOL)

$353.60

-0.04 (-0.01%)

(As of 05:21 PM ET)

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Today's Range: $348.72
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$353.75
50-Day Range: $309.50
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$357.64
52-Week Range: $295.95
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$423.97

Volume: 298,300 shs
Average Volume: 405,774 shs
Market Capitalization: $13.68 billion

P/E Ratio: 25.59
Dividend Yield: 1.24%
Price Target: $385.70

Pool MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 9.5% Upside
$385.70 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
10.95% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -4.15
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.18
Based on 62 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 7.98%
From $13.16 to $14.21 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.81 out of 5 stars

Consumer Discretionary Sector

145th out of 256 stocks

Miscellaneous Durable Goods Industry

1st out of 2 stocks

1.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Pool has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $385.70, Pool has a forecasted upside of 9.5% from its current price of $352.19.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Pool has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
10.95% of the float of Pool has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Pool has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 11.6, which indicates bearish sentiment.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Pool has recently decreased by 2.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

4.2

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Pool pays a meaningful dividend of 1.23%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Pool has been increasing its dividend for 13 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Pool is 31.84%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Pool will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.96% next year. This indicates that Pool will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

2.0

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Pool has received a -1.39% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Pool in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Construction of swimming baths", "Operation of indoor swimming baths and pools", and "Bromine" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Pool is -4.15.

1.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Pool has a news sentiment score of 0.18. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 62 news articles for Pool this week, compared to 45 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for POOL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 4 people have added Pool to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Pool insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 3.00% of the stock of Pool is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
98.99% of the stock of Pool is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Pool are expected to grow by 7.98% in the coming year, from $13.16 to $14.21 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Pool is 25.48, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 119.06.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Pool is 25.48, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 17.93.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Pool has a PEG Ratio of 4.64. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Pool has a P/B Ratio of 11.13. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Pool Stock (NASDAQ:POOL)

Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products in the United States and internationally. The company offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement parts for pool equipment, such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights; and building materials, such as concrete, plumbing and electrical components, functional and decorative pool surfaces, decking materials, tiles, hardscapes, and natural stones for pool installations and remodeling. It also provides pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; irrigation and related products, such as irrigation system components, and professional lawn care equipment and supplies; commercial products, including heaters, safety equipment, commercial decking equipment, and commercial pumps and filters. In addition, the company offers fiberglass pools, and hot tubs and packaged pool kits comprising walls, liners, braces, and coping for in-ground and above-ground pools; and other pool construction and recreational products comprising discretionary recreational and related outdoor living products, such as grills and components for outdoor kitchens. It serves swimming pool remodelers and builders; specialty retailers that sell swimming pool supplies; swimming pool repair and service businesses; irrigation construction and landscape maintenance contractors; and commercial pool operators and pool contractors. Pool Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.

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POOL Stock News Headlines

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World First: Drone Wakeskating On Dubai Skyscraper's Infinity Pool, Then BASE Jumping Over The Edge

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Shrinking, Aging Pool of Workers Push Japan to Find New Ways to Fill Jobs

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Charming house for sale in NC hides a surprise in backyard. Hint — it was once a pool

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Albany prepares for new Lincoln Park pool; demolition of old pool starts Monday

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Horse rescued after falling into Sherborne swimming pool

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One arrested after crashing car into Island Park pool

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Female pool players threaten to sue after transgender U-turn

December 2, 2023 | news.yahoo.com

Jonathan Majors trial – live: Sopranos star axed from jury pool

December 2, 2023 | msn.com

What It's Like to Stay at Chablé Maroma, the Mexican Coastal Resort Where Every Villa Comes With a Private Pool

December 2, 2023 | msn.com

19-year-old arrested for shooting man near Ballard pool after friend refused to leave

December 2, 2023 | msn.com

Omaha pool contractor charged with deceptive theft bonds out of jail

December 2, 2023 | forbes.com

Montreal’s Newest Hotel Features Heated Rooftop Pool Open All Year

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 10/19/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/22 Dividend: 11/07/2023
Dividend Payable: 11/22/2023
Today: 12/05/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/15/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Miscellaneous durable goods
Sub-Industry: Distributors
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:POOL
CUSIP: 73278L10
CIK: 945841
Web: www.poolcorp.com
Phone: (985) 892-5521
Fax: 985-801-5716
Employees: 6,000
Year Founded: 1983

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $385.70
High Stock Price Target: $445.00
Low Stock Price Target: $315.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +9.1%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 10 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $13.82
Trailing P/E Ratio: 25.59
Forward P/E Ratio: 26.87
P/E Growth: 4.64
Net Income: $748.46 million
Net Margins: 9.65%
Pretax Margin: 12.65%
Return on Equity: 39.98%
Return on Assets: 14.76%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.70
Current Ratio: 2.58
Quick Ratio: 0.81

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $6.18 billion
Price / Sales: 2.21
Cash Flow: $19.67 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 17.98
Book Value: $31.63 per share
Price / Book: 11.18

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 38,680,000
Free Float: 37,519,000
Market Cap: $13.68 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.96

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Key Executives

Mr. Peter D. Arvan (Age 57)
CEO, President & Director
Comp: $2.85M
Ms. Melanie M. Housey Hart (Age 50)
VP, CFO, & Treasurer
Comp: $1.35M
Ms. Jennifer M. Neil (Age 49)
VP, Corporate Secretary & Chief Legal Officer
Comp: $1.4M
Mr. Kenneth G. St. Romain (Age 60)
Senior Vice President
Comp: $1.65M
Mr. Ike Mihaly
Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain
Mr. Walker Saik
Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller
Mr. Todd R. Marshall
VP & Chief Information Officer
Mr. Curtis J. Scheel (Age 64)
Director of Investor Relations
Ms. Donna K. Williams
VP & Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Kristopher Robert Neff
Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development

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POOL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Pool stock right now?: 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Pool in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" POOL shares.
View POOL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Pool's stock price target for 2024?: 10 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Pool's stock. Their POOL share price targets range from $315.00 to $445.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $385.70 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.5% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for POOL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have POOL shares performed in 2023?: Pool's stock was trading at $302.33 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, POOL stock has increased by 16.5% and is now trading at $352.19.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
When is Pool's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 15th 2024.
View our POOL earnings forecast.
How were Pool's earnings last quarter?: Pool Co. (NASDAQ:POOL) issued its earnings results on Thursday, October, 19th. The specialty retailer reported $3.50 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of $3.50. The specialty retailer earned $1.50 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.46 billion. Pool had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 39.98% and a net margin of 9.65%. Pool's revenue was down 7.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $4.76 EPS.
Read the conference call transcript.
How often does Pool pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Pool?: Pool declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 25th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 8th will be paid a dividend of $1.10 per share on Wednesday, November 22nd. This represents a $4.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.25%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 7th.
Read our dividend analysis for POOL.
Is Pool a good dividend stock?: Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) pays an annual dividend of $4.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.23%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 13 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 31.84%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, POOL will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.96% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for POOL.

What ETFs hold Pool's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) stock in their portfolio include VictoryShares THB Mid Cap ESG ETF (MDCP), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF (RSPD), Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionary ETF (RCD), QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap ETF (QRFT), VictoryShares Nasdaq Next 50 ETF (QQQN), Invesco ESG NASDAQ Next Gen 100 ETF (QQJG) and Invesco S&P 500 GARP ETF (SPGP).
What guidance has Pool issued on next quarter's earnings?: Pool updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, October, 19th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $13.00-$13.50 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $13.40. The company issued revenue guidance of -.
What is Peter Arvan's approval rating as Pool's CEO?: 7 employees have rated Pool Chief Executive Officer Peter Arvan on Glassdoor.com. Peter Arvan has an approval rating of 70% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of Pool own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Pool investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD), Walt Disney (DIS), Block (SQ), Visa (V), AbbVie (ABBV), Salesforce (CRM), Micron Technology (MU), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
Who are Pool's major shareholders?: Pool's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (4.77%), Morgan Stanley (2.28%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.24%), Blair William & Co. IL (2.01%), Invesco Ltd. (1.64%) and Baillie Gifford & Co. (1.64%). Insiders that own company stock include De La Mesa Manuel J Perez, De La Mesa Manuel J Perez, Hart Melanie Housey, Jennifer M Neil, Mark W Joslin, Martha S Gervasi, Peter D Arvan, Robert C Sledd, Romain Kenneth G St and Romain Kenneth G St.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Pool?: Shares of POOL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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Pool Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:POOL)

Pool MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Pool Stock (NASDAQ:POOL)

POOL Stock Price History

POOL Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

POOL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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