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$177.87 -1.73 (-0.96%)
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POOL vs. UFPI, FND, HD, KBH, and LEN

Should you buy Pool stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Pool with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Pool include UFP Industries (UFPI), Floor & Decor (FND), Home Depot (HD), KB Home (KBH), and Lennar (LEN).

How does Pool compare to UFP Industries?

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) and UFP Industries (NASDAQ:UFPI) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk and analyst recommendations.

99.0% of Pool shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.8% of UFP Industries shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of Pool shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.5% of UFP Industries shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Pool has a net margin of 7.57% compared to UFP Industries' net margin of 4.31%. Pool's return on equity of 32.37% beat UFP Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pool7.57% 32.37% 10.93%
UFP Industries 4.31%8.50%6.55%

In the previous week, Pool had 27 more articles in the media than UFP Industries. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Pool and 2 mentions for UFP Industries. UFP Industries' average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat Pool's score of 0.47 indicating that UFP Industries is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Pool
13 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
UFP Industries
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Pool pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. UFP Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Pool pays out 47.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. UFP Industries pays out 31.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Pool has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years and UFP Industries has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Pool is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Pool has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, UFP Industries has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Pool presently has a consensus target price of $261.38, indicating a potential upside of 46.95%. UFP Industries has a consensus target price of $105.40, indicating a potential upside of 29.29%. Given Pool's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Pool is more favorable than UFP Industries.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Pool
2 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
UFP Industries
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

Pool has higher earnings, but lower revenue than UFP Industries. Pool is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than UFP Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Pool$5.29B1.23$406.40M$10.8716.36
UFP Industries$6.32B0.73$294.79M$4.5817.80

Summary

Pool beats UFP Industries on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pool compare to Floor & Decor?

Floor & Decor (NYSE:FND) and Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

Floor & Decor has a beta of 1.62, suggesting that its stock price is 62% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Pool has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its stock price is 10% more volatile than the broader market.

99.0% of Pool shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Floor & Decor shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 3.0% of Pool shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Pool has higher revenue and earnings than Floor & Decor. Pool is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Floor & Decor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Floor & Decor$4.68B1.16$208.65M$1.8427.35
Pool$5.29B1.23$406.40M$10.8716.36

In the previous week, Pool had 22 more articles in the media than Floor & Decor. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Pool and 7 mentions for Floor & Decor. Floor & Decor's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Pool's score of 0.47 indicating that Floor & Decor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Floor & Decor
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Pool
13 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Floor & Decor presently has a consensus price target of $59.17, suggesting a potential upside of 17.58%. Pool has a consensus price target of $261.38, suggesting a potential upside of 46.95%. Given Pool's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Pool is more favorable than Floor & Decor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Floor & Decor
4 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.05
Pool
2 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17

Pool has a net margin of 7.57% compared to Floor & Decor's net margin of 4.27%. Pool's return on equity of 32.37% beat Floor & Decor's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Floor & Decor4.27% 8.38% 3.63%
Pool 7.57%32.37%10.93%

Summary

Pool beats Floor & Decor on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pool compare to Home Depot?

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) and Home Depot (NYSE:HD) are related companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and profitability.

Pool has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Home Depot has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

Home Depot has a net margin of 8.41% compared to Pool's net margin of 7.57%. Home Depot's return on equity of 117.24% beat Pool's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pool7.57% 32.37% 10.93%
Home Depot 8.41%117.24%13.83%

Pool pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Home Depot pays an annual dividend of $9.32 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. Pool pays out 47.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Home Depot pays out 66.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Pool has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Home Depot has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years. Home Depot is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Pool currently has a consensus price target of $261.38, suggesting a potential upside of 46.95%. Home Depot has a consensus price target of $371.39, suggesting a potential upside of 19.38%. Given Pool's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Pool is more favorable than Home Depot.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Pool
2 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Home Depot
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

Home Depot has higher revenue and earnings than Pool. Pool is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Home Depot, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Pool$5.29B1.23$406.40M$10.8716.36
Home Depot$164.68B1.88$14.16B$14.0822.10

99.0% of Pool shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.9% of Home Depot shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.0% of Pool shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Home Depot shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Home Depot had 39 more articles in the media than Pool. MarketBeat recorded 68 mentions for Home Depot and 29 mentions for Pool. Home Depot's average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Pool's score of 0.47 indicating that Home Depot is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Pool
13 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Home Depot
41 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Home Depot beats Pool on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pool compare to KB Home?

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) and KB Home (NYSE:KBH) are related mid-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

99.0% of Pool shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 96.1% of KB Home shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of Pool shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of KB Home shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Pool pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. KB Home pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Pool pays out 47.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. KB Home pays out 25.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Pool has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years and KB Home has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years. Pool is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Pool had 24 more articles in the media than KB Home. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Pool and 5 mentions for KB Home. Pool's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat KB Home's score of 0.08 indicating that Pool is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Pool
13 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
KB Home
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Pool presently has a consensus target price of $261.38, suggesting a potential upside of 46.95%. KB Home has a consensus target price of $59.17, suggesting a potential upside of 16.20%. Given Pool's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Pool is more favorable than KB Home.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Pool
2 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
KB Home
3 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Pool has a beta of 1.1, suggesting that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, KB Home has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market.

Pool has a net margin of 7.57% compared to KB Home's net margin of 5.96%. Pool's return on equity of 32.37% beat KB Home's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pool7.57% 32.37% 10.93%
KB Home 5.96%9.63%5.50%

KB Home has higher revenue and earnings than Pool. KB Home is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pool, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Pool$5.29B1.23$406.40M$10.8716.36
KB Home$5.92B0.54$428.79M$3.9412.92

Summary

Pool beats KB Home on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Pool compare to Lennar?

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) and Lennar (NYSE:LEN) are related companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation and institutional ownership.

Pool has a net margin of 7.57% compared to Lennar's net margin of 5.39%. Pool's return on equity of 32.37% beat Lennar's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Pool7.57% 32.37% 10.93%
Lennar 5.39%7.80%5.11%

Pool currently has a consensus target price of $261.38, indicating a potential upside of 46.95%. Lennar has a consensus target price of $99.87, indicating a potential upside of 11.56%. Given Pool's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Pool is more favorable than Lennar.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Pool
2 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.17
Lennar
8 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.63

99.0% of Pool shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.1% of Lennar shares are held by institutional investors. 3.0% of Pool shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 10.1% of Lennar shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Pool has a beta of 1.1, meaning that its share price is 10% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lennar has a beta of 1.39, meaning that its share price is 39% more volatile than the broader market.

Lennar has higher revenue and earnings than Pool. Lennar is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Pool, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Pool$5.29B1.23$406.40M$10.8716.36
Lennar$34.19B0.65$2.08B$6.9612.86

In the previous week, Pool had 22 more articles in the media than Lennar. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Pool and 7 mentions for Lennar. Lennar's average media sentiment score of 0.51 beat Pool's score of 0.47 indicating that Lennar is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Pool
13 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Lennar
2 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Pool pays an annual dividend of $5.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Lennar pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Pool pays out 47.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Lennar pays out 28.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Pool has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Lennar has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Pool is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Pool beats Lennar on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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POOL vs. The Competition

MetricPoolLEISURE&REC PRD IndustryDiscretionary SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$6.48B$2.27B$7.25B$12.49B
Dividend Yield2.86%2.28%2.85%5.30%
P/E Ratio16.3636.2621.4424.34
Price / Sales1.231.133.88125.86
Price / Cash14.9515.5315.0457.88
Price / Book5.592.383.666.76
Net Income$406.40M$36.85M$247.47M$337.09M
7 Day Performance-3.55%-1.93%-0.29%1.50%
1 Month Performance-14.52%-1.87%14.92%6.18%
1 Year Performance-41.75%-5.05%16.11%35.62%

Pool Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
POOL
Pool
4.9668 of 5 stars
$177.87
-1.0%
$261.38
+46.9%
-40.1%$6.48B$5.29B16.366,000
UFPI
UFP Industries
4.749 of 5 stars
$80.54
flat
$105.40
+30.9%
-15.1%$4.55B$6.32B17.5913,800
FND
Floor & Decor
3.637 of 5 stars
$48.09
-0.2%
$59.17
+23.0%
-27.8%$5.20B$4.68B26.1413,723
HD
Home Depot
4.8117 of 5 stars
$313.18
+0.0%
$371.39
+18.6%
-15.4%$311.83B$164.68B22.24472,400
KBH
KB Home
4.2085 of 5 stars
$48.64
+0.1%
$59.17
+21.6%
+1.1%$3.04B$6.24B12.342,118

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This page (NASDAQ:POOL) was last updated on 6/3/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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