Pool Corporation stock holds after a July 23 earnings beat
Published on 08/13/2026 at 14:47 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Pool Corporation (US73278L1052) traded at $199.41 on August 12, 2026 after a 1.04% decline, while the stock carried a $7.247 billion market cap and a 52-week range of $172.68 to $336.15.
The latest quarterly update from the analyst recap said Pool reported $5.38 in EPS on July 23, 2026, above the $5.33 estimate, with $1.82 billion in revenue versus the same-quarter $1.82 billion forecast.
Guidance still matters
That July 23 report also set FY 2026 EPS guidance at $10.66 to $10.96, while the same update said analysts now expect $10.95 for the year, leaving little room between company guidance and consensus.
The margin profile remained solid in the same quarter, with a 7.40% net margin and 32.74% return on equity, both figures reinforcing why the stock can still attract hold ratings even after the post-earnings reset.
Dividend day adds a lens
The dividend schedule gives the stock an extra angle on August 13, 2026: Pool announced a $1.30 quarterly payout, with an ex-dividend date of August 13, 2026 and a payment date of August 27, 2026.
At the same time, the quote snapshot showed a trailing P/E of 18.31 and forward guidance at 18.83, while the 1-year target estimate stood at $220.36 against a current price of $199.41.
Pool products
Pool distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, irrigation products, and outdoor living materials, with chemicals, pumps, filters, heaters, cleaning accessories, and construction components among the core categories described in the company overview.
The mix matters because it ties Pool's earnings to both replacement demand and new construction, while the July 23 quarter showed the business can still deliver $1.82 billion of sales even with a modest 2.2% year-over-year revenue increase.
Price and setup
POOL ended August 12, 2026 at $199.41, leaving the shares 12.83% lower year to date and 36.26% lower over 1 year. The stock's 50-day moving average was $199.95, almost identical to the latest close.
Company
Company: Pool Corporation
ISIN: US73278L1052
Ticker: POOL
Exchange: Nasdaq
Price (as of August 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): $199.41 USD
Market cap: $7.247 billion (as of August 12, 2026)
Sector / Industry: Industrials / Industrial Distribution
Index membership: Nasdaq-100
Next earnings date: October 22, 2026
