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Pool Corporation (POOL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: POOL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
13 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $333.27
1 Year Target Price $333.27
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -23.65% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 12.07B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 29.86 | 1Y Target Price 333.27 |
Price to earnings Ratio 29.86 | 1Y Target Price 333.27 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 13 | Beta 1.08 | 52 Weeks Range 281.15 - 391.14 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 281.15 - 391.14 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.48% | Basic EPS (TTM) 10.83 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Geography
Earnings Date
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Profitability
Profit Margin 7.79% | Operating Margin (TTM) 15.28% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 10.04% | Return on Equity (TTM) 30.18% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 29.86 | Forward PE 28.01 | Enterprise Value 13720460666 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.29 |
Enterprise Value 13720460666 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.29 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.6 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 21.61 | Shares Outstanding 37318000 | Shares Floating 32653257 |
Shares Outstanding 37318000 | Shares Floating 32653257 | ||
Percent Insiders 12.57 | Percent Institutions 103.06 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Pool Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Pool Corporation, founded in 1980, evolved from a collection of regional distributors. It became a public company in 1995. Through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, it established itself as the largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products.
Core Business Areas
- Distribution: Wholesale distribution of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related products to professional customers, including pool builders, retailers, and service companies.
- SCP Distributors LLC: Operates as a network of wholesale distribution centers offering a wide range of swimming pool supplies and equipment.
- Northeast Pool Supplies: Distributes pool supplies in the Northeast region of the United States
- Horizon Distributors: Focuses on landscape and irrigation products.
Leadership and Structure
Peter D. Arvan serves as the President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with a board of directors overseeing executive management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Pool Supplies: Chemicals, cleaning equipment, maintenance tools, and accessories for swimming pools. Competitors include Leslie's, Ace Hardware, Doheny's Pool Supplies Fast. Market share data specific to individual supply types is fragmented but Pool Corp holds a leading position.
- Landscaping: Irrigation systems, outdoor lighting, and hardscaping products for outdoor living spaces. Rain Bird, Hunter Industries, and SiteOne Landscape Supply are competitors. Landscaping products represents 15% of Pool Corporation revenue
- Pool Equipment: Pumps, filters, heaters, lighting, and automation systems for swimming pools. Pentair, Hayward, and Zodiac are major competitors. The combined value of Pool heaters, pumps and other equipment sales represent 35% of Pool Corporation revenue
- Recreational: Pool toys, floats, furniture, grills and other recreational items. Amazon, Walmart, and Target are competitors. Recreational items represent 10% of Pool Corporation revenue.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The swimming pool supply and equipment industry is influenced by factors such as housing starts, disposable income, weather patterns, and interest rates. The industry is moderately fragmented with a mix of national and regional players.
Positioning
Pool Corporation holds a dominant position in the wholesale distribution of swimming pool supplies and equipment due to its extensive distribution network, broad product offering, and strong relationships with suppliers and customers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The estimated TAM for the pool and spa industry is approximately $15 billion. Pool Corporation is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its distribution network and product offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Largest wholesale distributor in the industry
- Extensive distribution network
- Broad product offering
- Strong relationships with suppliers and customers
- Proven acquisition strategy
- Good financial performance
Weaknesses
- Dependence on housing market and consumer spending
- Seasonality of the business
- Exposure to weather-related risks
- Potential margin pressure from competition
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Increasing penetration of existing markets
- Acquiring smaller distributors
- Developing new products and services
- Growing the market for outdoor living products
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Changes in government regulations
- Disruptions in the supply chain
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LESL
- SITE
Competitive Landscape
Pool Corporation has a significant advantage over its competitors due to its scale, distribution network, and product offering. However, competitors such as Leslie's and SiteOne Landscape Supply have strong positions in specific markets.
Major Acquisitions
Porpoise Pool & Patio
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 20.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion into specific regional market and increased exposure to retail business
Superior Pool Products
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 64.4
- Strategic Rationale: Expansion into the western United States.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Pool Corporation has experienced strong growth over the past decade, driven by a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts expect Pool Corporation to continue to grow at a healthy pace in the coming years, driven by the continued expansion of the housing market and increased consumer spending on outdoor living.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding the distribution network, developing new products and services, and acquiring smaller distributors.
Summary
Pool Corporation is the dominant player in the wholesale distribution of swimming pool supplies and equipment. Its strong market position, extensive distribution network, and proven acquisition strategy have fueled impressive growth. While the company faces risks from economic downturns and competition, its solid financial performance and continued expansion efforts position it for continued success. The company is fundamentally sound and is currently operating at a high-performance level. The company needs to watch out for seasonality, consumer trends, and raw materials costs.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Pool Corporation Investor Relations
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Outlets
- Company Press Releases
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly, so it is essential to conduct thorough due diligence before making any investment decisions. Financial data is historical and may not be indicative of future results.
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About Pool Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Covington, LA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-10-12 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Peter D. Arvan | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Industrial Distribution | Full time employees 6000 | Website https://www.poolcorp.com |
Full time employees 6000 | Website https://www.poolcorp.com | ||
Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, related leisure, irrigation, and landscape maintenance products in the United States and internationally. The company offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement parts for pool equipment, such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights; and building materials, such as concrete, plumbing and electrical components, functional and decorative pool surfaces, decking materials, tiles, hardscapes, and natural stones for pool installations and remodeling. It also provides pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; irrigation and related products, such as irrigation system components, and professional turf care equipment and supplies; commercial products, including heaters, safety equipment, commercial decking equipment, and commercial pumps and filters. In addition, the company offers fiberglass pools, and hot tubs and packaged pool kits comprising walls, liners, braces, and coping for in-ground and above-ground pools; and other pool construction and recreational products which consist discretionary recreational and related outdoor living products, such as grills and components for outdoor kitchens. It serves swimming pool remodelers and builders; specialty retailers that sell swimming pool supplies; swimming pool repair and service businesses; irrigation construction and landscape maintenance contractors; and commercial pool operators and pool contractors. Pool Corporation was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.
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