Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products in North America, Europe, South America, and Australia. 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; packaged pool kits comprising walls, liners, braces, and coping for in-ground and above-ground pools; pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; and irrigation and landscape products consisting of irrigation system components, and professional lawn care equipment and supplies. It also provides building materials, such as concrete, plumbing and electrical components, functional and decorative pool surfaces, decking materials, tiles, hardscapes, and natural stones for use in pool installations and remodeling; and commercial products, such as ASME heaters, safety equipment, and commercial pumps and filters. In addition, the company offers discretionary recreational and related outdoor lifestyle products that enhance consumers' use and enjoyment of outdoor living spaces, such as spas, 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 golf course and other commercial customers. As of December 31, 2017, the company operated 351 sales centers. Pool Corporation was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Miscellaneous durable goods
Sub-IndustryDistributors
SectorConsumer Discretionary
SymbolNASDAQ:POOL
CUSIP73278L10
Phone985-892-5521
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.19
Current Ratio1.97
Quick Ratio0.65
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio38.38
Forward P/E Ratio27.53
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.79 billion
Price / Sales2.21
Cash Flow$4.8168 per share
Price / Cash31.61
Book Value$5.56 per share
Price / Book27.38
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.99
Net Income$191.63 million
Net Margins7.10%
Return on Equity74.42%
Return on Assets15.04%
Miscellaneous
Employees4,000
Outstanding Shares40,470,000
Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pool's stock symbol?
Pool trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "POOL."
How often does Pool pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Pool?
Pool announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 3rd. Investors of record on Friday, May 18th will be paid a dividend of $0.45 per share on Friday, June 1st. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.18%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 17th. This is a boost from Pool's previous quarterly dividend of $0.37. View Pool's Dividend History.
How will Pool's stock buyback program work?
Pool declared that its board has approved a share repurchase program on Thursday, May 3rd 2018, which permits the company to buyback $200,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 3.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Pool's earnings last quarter?
Pool Co. (NASDAQ:POOL) released its earnings results on Thursday, April, 19th. The specialty retailer reported $0.75 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.71 by $0.04. The specialty retailer had revenue of $585.90 million for the quarter. Pool had a return on equity of 74.42% and a net margin of 7.10%. The firm's revenue was up 7.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.52 EPS. View Pool's Earnings History.
When is Pool's next earnings date?
What guidance has Pool issued on next quarter's earnings?
Pool updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 19th. The company provided EPS guidance of 5.45-5.70 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $5.53.
What price target have analysts set for POOL?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Pool's stock. Their forecasts range from $131.00 to $160.00. On average, they expect Pool's share price to reach $151.50 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Pool.
Who are some of Pool's key competitors?
Who are Pool's key executives?
Pool's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Manuel J. Perez de la Mesa, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 61)
- Mr. Mark W. Joslin, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 59)
- Mr. Peter D. Arvan, Exec. VP & COO (Age 52)
- Mr. A. David Cook, Group VP (Age 63)
- Mr. Kenneth G. St. Romain, Group VP (Age 55)
Has Pool been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about POOL stock has been trending somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. Accern identifies negative and positive media coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Pool earned a coverage optimism score of 0.08 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news articles about the specialty retailer an impact score of 45.95 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are Pool's major shareholders?
Pool's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (8.36%), Neuberger Berman Group LLC (5.91%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (5.23%), Summit Trail Advisors LLC (4.23%), Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (3.54%) and Eagle Asset Management Inc. (2.87%). Company insiders that own Pool stock include Arthur D Cook, De La Mesa Manuel J Perez, Harlan F Seymour, Hart Melanie Housey, Jennifer M Neil, John E Stokely, Mark W Joslin, Robert C Sledd, Romain Kenneth G St and Wilson B Sexton. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Pool.
Which institutional investors are selling Pool stock?
POOL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado, Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Citigroup Inc., Fisher Asset Management LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Sei Investments Co., BlackRock Inc. and Allianz Asset Management GmbH. Company insiders that have sold Pool company stock in the last year include Arthur D Cook, De La Mesa Manuel J Perez, Harlan F Seymour, Hart Melanie Housey, Jennifer M Neil, John E Stokely, Mark W Joslin, Robert C Sledd and Romain Kenneth G St. View Insider Buying and Selling for Pool.
Which institutional investors are buying Pool stock?
POOL stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Summit Trail Advisors LLC, Wasatch Advisors Inc., Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd., WINTON GROUP Ltd, OppenheimerFunds Inc. and Eagle Asset Management Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Pool.
How do I buy shares of Pool?
Shares of POOL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Pool's stock price today?
One share of POOL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $152.25.
How big of a company is Pool?
Pool has a market capitalization of $6.23 billion and generates $2.79 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $191.63 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.99 on an earnings per share basis. Pool employs 4,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Pool?
Pool's mailing address is 109 Northpark Boulevard, Covington LA, 70433. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at 985-892-5521 or via email at [email protected]
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