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Pool Corporation

POOL

Pool Corporation is the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products.

Market cap
$7B-40.3%
Revenue$5.4B+2.2%
Net income$399.9M-2.7%
Free cash flow$301.1M-30.6%
EPS (diluted)$10.90+0.4%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Oct 22, 2026 (in 3 months)
Revenue estimate$1.5B
EPS estimate$3.37

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$1.8B+2.2%
Gross profit$540.8M+1.0%
Operating income$267.7M-1.8%
Net income$188.1M-3.2%
EPS (diluted)$5.170.0%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$28.8M-65.6%
Total debt$1.7B+8.8%
Total equity$1.3B-3.0%
Total assets$3.8B+2.4%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow-$26.5M+7.9%
CapEx$28.0M+98.5%
Free cash flow-$54.5M-27.1%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$7B-40.3%
Enterprise value$8.68B-35.1%
P/E17.5×-11.5×
P/S1.3×-1.0×

Profitability

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Gross margin29.6%+0.1pp
Operating margin10.8%-0.4pp
Net margin7.4%-0.4pp
FCF margin5.6%-2.6pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity31.3%+1.1pp
Debt / equity1.4×+0.1×
Current ratio2.7×+0.2×

Segments

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Reportable$1.8B+2.2%

Competitors

Profile

Pool Corporation is the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products. The company operates a global network of sales centers providing essential maintenance chemicals, repair parts, and construction materials to professional contractors and retailers. Its value proposition centers on consolidating products from numerous manufacturers to provide efficient distribution and value-added marketing and technical support to a fragmented customer base.

Competitive position

The company is the world's largest wholesale distributor in its sector with a dominant market share in the United States, particularly in high-density pool markets like California, Florida, Texas, and Arizona.

GeographiesUnited States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia
Customer segmentsSmall and Medium Businesses, Independent Contractors, Specialty Retailers, Commercial Enterprises
Business modelB2B Wholesale Distribution, Franchisor, E-commerce B2B
SuppliersPool equipment manufacturers, Chemical producers, Building material suppliers, Logistics and freight providers
CustomersIndependent pool service technicians, Residential pool builders, Landscape design firms, Hotels and community recreational facilities
Listed1995
Employees6.0K
CEOJohn Bruce Watwood
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Pool Corporation's market cap?
Pool Corporation (POOL) has a market capitalization of $7.0B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Pool Corporation's revenue and profitability?
Pool Corporation generated $5.4B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $399.9M, representing a net margin of 7.4%. Gross margin stands at 29.6%, with free cash flow of $301.1M. These figures are based on the Q2 2026 filing.
Who are Pool Corporation's competitors?
Pool Corporation's key competitors include Hayward Holdings, Inc., Pentair plc, Leslie's, Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Pool Corporation partner with?
Pool Corporation's notable partners include YMCA.
What subsidiaries does Pool Corporation have?
Pool Corporation's subsidiaries include SCP Distributors, Superior Pool Products, Horizon Distributors, and others.
Where is Pool Corporation headquartered?
Pool Corporation is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 6,000 people. It has been publicly traded since 1995.