Empowered Funds LLC Buys New Stake in Pool Corporation $POOL

Empowered Funds LLC bought a new position in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 4,645 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $998,000.

Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Clearstead Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Pool by 100.0% in the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 122 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 61 shares during the period. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in Pool by 2,660.0% during the 2nd 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 during the period. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new stake in Pool during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Covestor Ltd grew its holdings in Pool by 348.4% in the 4th quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 139 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 108 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CoreCap Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Pool by 214.3% in the 2nd quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 154 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. 98.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Pool Stock Performance

POOL opened at $185.22 on Friday. The stock 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 company has a current ratio of 2.67, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. Pool Corporation has a 1 year low of $172.68 and a 1 year high of $336.15. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $197.77 and its 200-day simple moving average is $202.17.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $5.38 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $5.33 by $0.05. Pool had a return on equity of 32.74% and a net margin of 7.40%.The firm had revenue of $1.82 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.82 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $5.17 earnings per share. Pool’s quarterly revenue was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 year.

Pool Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 13th were given a dividend of $1.30 per share. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 13th. Pool’s payout ratio is 47.84%.

Key Headlines Impacting 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

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently commented on POOL shares. Oppenheimer cut their price target on Pool from $280.00 to $227.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 24th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $185.00 target price on shares of Pool in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Robert W. Baird set a $260.00 price target on shares of Pool in a report on Friday, July 24th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Pool in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Bank of America dropped their price objective 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 investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $233.10.

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.