Pool (POOL) Projected to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) is expected to release its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, October 22nd. Analysts expect Pool to announce earnings of $3.36 per share and revenue of $1.48 billion for the quarter. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.660-10.960 EPS. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $5.38 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.33 by $0.05. Pool had a net margin of 7.40% and a return on equity of 32.74%. The business had revenue of $1.82 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.82 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $5.17 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Pool to post $10.93 EPS for the current fiscal year and $11.64 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Pool Trading Up 2.2%

NASDAQ POOL opened at $171.71 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a current ratio of 2.67 and a quick ratio of 0.91. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.24 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.80, a PEG ratio of 2.37 and a beta of 1.05. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $174.50 and its two-hundred day moving average is $191.04. Pool has a 12 month low of $152.70 and a 12 month high of $305.63.

Pool Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, August 13th were issued a $1.30 dividend. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 13th. Pool’s dividend payout ratio is 47.84%.

Pool News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Pool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Pool Spa Patio Expo 2026 is scheduled to showcase new products and industry innovations, potentially supporting longer-term demand across the swimming-pool and outdoor-living market. Pool Spa Patio Expo 2026 Brings Industry Innovation to New Orleans this November
• Neutral Sentiment: Longbow Research reaffirmed its neutral rating on Pool Corporation. The stance indicates analysts see a relatively balanced risk-reward profile, offering no new bullish or bearish catalyst. Longbow Research Reaffirms Neutral Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Competitor Pentair restored its pool-leadership position and hired industry veteran Josh Cowley as pool CEO. The move could improve sector execution and visibility, but it is not a direct development for POOL and may intensify competitive pressure. Pentair restores Pool CEO role, hires industry veteran Josh Cowley
• Neutral Sentiment: No supplied article reported a change to Pool Corporation’s earnings outlook or fiscal 2026 guidance. The company’s latest reported quarter showed modest revenue growth and an earnings beat, while management’s full-year EPS guidance remains $10.66–$10.96.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages recently weighed in on POOL. Stephens reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $225.00 price target on shares of Pool in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on Pool from $185.00 to $165.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. Citigroup reaffirmed an “underperform” rating on shares of Pool in a report on Monday. Longbow Research reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Pool in a research report on Monday. Finally, Bank of America cut their target price on Pool from $226.00 to $206.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Pool presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $226.70.

Pool Company Profile

Pool Corporation, doing business as POOLCORP, is a wholesale distributor of swimming pool and outdoor living products. The company supplies pool contractors, retailers, builders, and service professionals with products used to construct, renovate, maintain, and enhance residential and commercial pools.

Its product offerings include swimming pool equipment, pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, lighting, chemicals, replacement parts, and maintenance supplies. POOLCORP also distributes products for outdoor living, including patio and recreational items, as well as irrigation and landscape-related supplies in selected markets.

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, POOLCORP serves customers through a network of distribution centers and sales operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia.