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Pool Corporation (POOL)
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12/04/2025: POOL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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 $329.27
1 Year Target Price $329.27
| 4 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -27.97% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 8.94B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 21.85 | 1Y Target Price 329.27 |
Price to earnings Ratio 21.85 | 1Y Target Price 329.27 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 13 | Beta 1.23 | 52 Weeks Range 229.63 - 374.63 | Updated Date 12/5/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 229.63 - 374.63 | Updated Date 12/5/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.03% | Basic EPS (TTM) 10.96 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Geography
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Profitability
Profit Margin 7.78% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.27% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 10.72% | Return on Equity (TTM) 29.31% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 21.85 | Forward PE 20.66 | Enterprise Value 10272809169 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.69 |
Enterprise Value 10272809169 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.69 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.94 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.1 | Shares Outstanding 37249484 | Shares Floating 32588456 |
Shares Outstanding 37249484 | Shares Floating 32588456 | ||
Percent Insiders 12.58 | Percent Institutions 96.23 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Pool Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Pool Corporation (formerly SCP Pool Corporation) was founded in 1980. It evolved from a distribution business focused on swimming pool supplies and equipment, growing through acquisitions and organic expansion to become the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products.
Core Business Areas
- Distribution: The core business involves distributing a wide range of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related products to a diverse customer base, including pool maintenance companies, retailers, and builders.
- Chemicals: Distribution of swimming pool chemicals, including sanitizers, algaecides, and balancing agents.
- Equipment: Distribution of pool equipment, such as pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, and lighting systems.
- Other Products: This includes parts, construction materials, and recreational products like spas and outdoor living items.
Leadership and Structure
Pool Corporation is led by Peter D. Arvan as President and CEO. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with regional and branch managers reporting to senior leadership. The company has a Board of Directors that provides oversight and strategic guidance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Chemicals: Includes chlorine, algaecides, and water balancers. They have an estimated 20-25% market share within the distribution channel for pool chemicals. Competitors include Sigura (acquired by Platinum Equity), Lonza, and independent chemical manufacturers. Revenue is not broken down by product category, but chemicals are a significant portion of their sales.
- Equipment (Pumps & Filters): Pool pumps, filters, heaters, and automation systems. Significant revenue stream with a competitive market share. Competitors include Pentair (PNR), Hayward, and Zodiac (Fluidra).
- Pool Supplies (Cleaners & Accessories): Robotic cleaners, maintenance tools, and accessories. Competitors include Maytronics and various private label brands.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The swimming pool industry is mature but exhibits stable growth driven by new pool construction, renovation activity, and ongoing maintenance needs. Demand is influenced by housing market conditions, disposable income, and weather patterns. Consolidation is occurring among distributors and manufacturers.
Positioning
Pool Corporation is the largest wholesale distributor in the industry, with a wide geographic footprint and extensive product portfolio. Its competitive advantages include its scale, established relationships with manufacturers, and efficient distribution network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The estimated TAM for the pool and spa industry is approximately $15 billion. Pool Corp is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market, with focus on distribution and expansion into new markets.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Largest distributor in the industry
- Extensive product portfolio
- Strong supplier relationships
- Efficient distribution network
- Experienced management team
- Strong Brand Recognition
- Well-established distribution network
Weaknesses
- Sensitivity to economic cycles
- Dependence on housing market conditions
- Seasonality of demand
- Exposure to weather-related disruptions
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Growth in renovation and remodeling activity
- Increased demand for energy-efficient equipment
- Development of new products and services
- Acquisitions of smaller distributors
- E-commerce growth
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Changes in regulations
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Disruptions in supply chain
- Adverse weather conditions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- PNR
- FLUID
Competitive Landscape
Pool Corporation benefits from its scale, but faces competition from Pentair and Fluidra in equipment manufacturing. Local and regional distributors also compete for market share. Pool Corporation's advantages include its broad product selection and extensive distribution network.
Major Acquisitions
Porpoise Pool & Patio
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 38
- Strategic Rationale: Expand service offerings and geographic reach in key markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Pool Corporation has historically grown through a combination of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest moderate growth driven by the underlying demand for pool maintenance and renovation. However, there is some uncertainty due to economic conditions.
Recent Initiatives: Focusing on digital strategies, expanding into complementary product lines, and investing in its distribution network.
Summary
Pool Corporation is a dominant player in the swimming pool supply distribution industry, benefiting from its scale and established network. Recent financial performance suggests stabilization after a period of growth, and the company must carefully manage economic sensitivities and competition. Growth potential exists in expanding into new markets and service offerings, leveraging digital capabilities, and capitalizing on renovation/remodeling demand. Overall, Pool Corporation exhibits fundamental strength as a market leader with good growth potential, but some economic concerns.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- Company Website
- Press Releases
Disclaimers:
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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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