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POOL
Pool Corporation
$192.42
11.47
(6.34%)
| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 7.012B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 23.8M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Industrials | |||||
| Industry: | Industrial – Distribution | |||||
| CEO: | Peter D. Arvan | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 6000 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.poolcorp.com |
Pool Corporation, established in 1993 and based in Covington, Louisiana, serves as a leading wholesale distributor of swimming pool essentials, outdoor living accessories, and related recreational merchandise. Operating extensively across the United States and globally, the company supported its diverse clientele through 410 sales centers spanning North America, Europe, and Australia as of March 2022. Its comprehensive product portfolio encompasses a broad array of upkeep items like chemicals, general provisions, and pool accouterments; components for servicing and replacing critical pool machinery such as purification systems, heating units, circulation pumps, and lighting fixtures; and structural elements including complete fiberglass pools, luxury spas, and comprehensive pre-packaged pool kits designed for both subterranean and elevated installations, encompassing structural walls, liners, support braces, and coping. Furthermore, Pool Corp. supplies diverse pool apparatus and constituent parts vital for both fresh installations and the refurbishment of existing aquatic facilities; irrigation solutions, including integrated system elements and specialized equipment and provisions for professional lawn maintenance; and construction essentials such as concrete, plumbing and electrical infrastructure, a variety of functional and aesthetic pool finishes, decking options, tiles, hardscaping elements, and natural stone for new builds and renovations. The company also offers specialized commercial-grade products, including robust heating units, essential safety apparatus, and industrial-scale pumps and filtration systems, alongside additional recreational and outdoor living items like barbecues and modules for custom outdoor kitchen setups. Pool Corporation’s extensive client base includes swimming pool construction and renovation specialists, independent retailers of pool provisions, repair and maintenance enterprises, irrigation and landscape professionals, and institutional clients such as hospitality venues, educational institutions, and public recreational centers.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5,541,595 | 5,310,953 | 5,289,396 |
| Gross Profit | 1,660,044 | 1,575,347 | 1,572,458 |
| EBITDA | 786,707 | 662,685 | 631,809 |
| Operating Income | 747,117 | 617,204 | 580,204 |
| Net Income | 523,229 | 434,325 | 406,404 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 3,428,068 | 3,368,184 | 3,626,126 |
| Total Liabilities | 2,115,281 | 2,094,719 | 2,440,897 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 1,312,787 | 1,273,465 | 1,185,229 |
| Total Debt | 1,364,484 | 1,271,923 | 348,607 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 66,540 | 77,862 | 104,963 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 888,229 | 659,186 | 365,850 |
| Capital Expenditure | -60,096 | -59,476 | -56,334 |
| Free Cash Flow | 828,133 | 599,710 | 309,516 |
| Net Income | 523,229 | 432,075 | 406,404 |
| Net Change in Cash | 20,949 | 11,322 | 27,101 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2028 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 5,904,765.323 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 5,907,918.390 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 5,906,341.857 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 851,970.256 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 852,425.197 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 852,197.726 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 479,488.269 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 515,033.429 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 497,260.849 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 978,058.563 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 978,580.833 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 978,319.698 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 13.200 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 13.810 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 12.860 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 7 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 5 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Robust Financial Performance: Pool Corporation reported strong Q2 2025 net sales of $1.8 billion, reflecting consistent revenue generation. Historical income statements indicate steady growth in revenue and net income over recent years, supported by strong operating cash flow and free cash flow metrics, which highlight operational efficiency.
- Solid Profitability Metrics: Key metrics such as gross profit margin TTM and net profit margin TTM remain competitive, demonstrating the company’s ability to maintain profitability amidst market fluctuations. High ROE TTM and ROIC TTM further underscore effective capital utilization.
- Strong Market Position: As a key player in the industry (specific industry name from data), Pool Corporation benefits from a well-established presence in the sector (specific sector name from data), supported by a large market capitalization and consistent dividend yield TTM, appealing to income-focused investors.
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| Open: | 180.5 | Previous Close: | 180.95 | |
| Day Low: | 179.87 | Day High: | 194.78 | |
| Year Low: | 172.68 | Year High: | 345 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 199.59 | Price Avg 200: | 246.49 | |
| Volume: | 1.54M | Average Volume: | 802966 |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Pool Corporation, a major player in the swimming pool supply and distribution game. If you’re not familiar with Pool Corporation, let me give you the quick rundown. They’re a leading wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products, operating primarily in the specialty retail and consumer discretionary sector. With a massive network across North America and beyond, they’ve carved out a strong market position in an industry that thrives on outdoor…
