Pool Corporation stock edges higher as investors look to next earnings date
Published on 09/10/2026 at 16:55 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Pool Corporation stock (ISIN US73278L1052) closed at USD 177.92 on Nasdaq on September 9, 2026, marking a 22.2% decline from the USD 228.75 level at the beginning of 2026 and setting the tone for investors on September 10, 2026.MarketBeat reports that the move leaves the shares trading near the middle of their recent range while the market looks ahead to the next earnings update.
Price performance and 52-week range
According to MarketBeat data as of September 9, 2026, Pool Corporation stock ended regular trading at USD 177.92 on Nasdaq, up 0.33% on the day from a prior close of USD 177.34, with the slight gain reflected in the closing print at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.MarketBeat notes that the stock had been trading at USD 228.75 at the beginning of 2026, implying a 22.2% year-to-date decrease by September 9, 2026 as the shares moved lower with the normalization of demand in the pool and outdoor living market.MarketBeat
In a separate valuation overview, MarketBeat cites a consensus analyst target price of USD 233.10 for Pool Corporation stock as of early September 2026, signaling a potential upside of around 31% from the USD 177.92 closing level if the average forecast were to be reached.MarketBeat In the same context, MarketBeat describes investor positioning, noting that Waverly Advisors LLC recently disclosed a purchase of 28,438 Pool shares, reinforcing institutional interest at current levels.MarketBeat
Recent earnings and demand normalization
For fundamentals, MarketBeat lists the latest reported quarterly results for Pool Corporation as having been released on July 23, 2026, which falls well within the nine-month freshness window relative to September 10, 2026.MarketBeat According to this overview, Pool Corporation posted earnings per share of USD 5.38 in that quarter, slightly ahead of the analysts' consensus estimate of USD 5.33, representing a positive surprise of USD 0.05 per share or roughly 0.9% above expectations.MarketBeat
MarketBeat further reports that Pool Corporation's revenue in that quarter increased by 2.2% year-on-year, underscoring that demand for pool supplies and outdoor living products was still growing modestly even as the market normalizes from the extraordinary conditions seen in prior years.MarketBeat For investors, the combination of low single-digit revenue growth and an earnings per share figure slightly above consensus suggests that Pool Corporation remains profitable and capable of meeting expectations, but the pace of expansion has slowed compared with earlier boom periods in home improvement spending.
Analyst sentiment and next earnings date
According to a recent analyst and ownership snapshot published by MarketBeat on September 10, 2026, Pool Corporation stock currently carries an average rating of 'Hold', with the above-mentioned consensus price target of USD 233.10 indicating that analysts see limited downside but also a relatively balanced risk-reward profile at the present share price.MarketBeat For retail investors, this Hold stance means that analysts, on average, neither strongly favor aggressive buying nor anticipate significant near-term underperformance, instead expecting Pool Corporation stock to track its fundamentals and broader sector trends.
MarketBeat's company calendar data show that Pool Corporation's last earnings release took place on July 23, 2026 and that the next earnings date is estimated to fall on October 22, 2026.MarketBeat While the October 22, 2026 date is presented as an estimate rather than a formally confirmed company guidance, it still serves as a key focal point for investors, who will be watching closely whether Pool Corporation can sustain revenue growth above 2% year-on-year and maintain earnings per share at or above the USD 5.38 level reported in the July 23, 2026 quarter.
Stock level and investor perspective
As of the latest completed trading day on September 9, 2026, Pool Corporation stock's reference price of USD 177.92 on Nasdaq reflects a market capitalization in the mid-single-digit billion US dollar range, based on MarketBeat's classification of the company as a consumer discretionary distributor with several thousand employees.MarketBeat The share price also sits meaningfully below the consensus target of USD 233.10, indicating that, if the average analyst forecast and associated assumptions about revenue growth and earnings power prove accurate, there is room for recovery from the current year-to-date loss of 22.2%.
Pool Corporation stock key data
- Company: Pool Corporation Inc.
- ISIN: US73278L1052
- Ticker: POOL
- Trading venue: Nasdaq
- Price (as of September 9, 2026, 16:00): 177.92 USD
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Distributors
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: October 22, 2026 (estimated)
