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POOL Stock Forecast: Pool Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$161
+0.47% on the day

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering Pool Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $213 — +31.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 55 of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$5.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
55 / 100
Median analyst target
$213
Analysts covering
15
Revenue$1.8B+2.2% y/y
Operating income$267.7M
Net income$188.1M
Free cash flow−$54.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.1%
1M
−11.8%
YTD
−28.1%
1Y
−47.0%
From 52W high
−47.0%
From 52W low
+0.5%
$161
$305
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

POOL stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Pool Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Oct 2026
55 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
88
Volatility
85
Quality
79
Issuance
59
Revisions
56
Growth
53
Accruals
37
Momentum
21
Size
20

Value (88): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Momentum (21): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.

Size (20): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

POOL stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on POOL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$150$200$250$300Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26POOLHigh $260Median $213Low $185

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says15 analysts
5 Buy9 Hold1 Sell
Low $185Median $213High $260

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +31.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$215 → $185
11 Sept 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
25 Aug 2026DA DavidsonInitiatesNeutral—
25 Aug 2026DA DavidsonInitiatesNeutral$210
20 Aug 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesOverweight—
20 Aug 2026Stephens & Co.ReiteratesOverweight$225
24 July 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform$280 → $227
24 July 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform—
24 July 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight—
24 July 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight$290 → $225
24 July 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
24 July 2026StifelMaintainsHold$235 → $189
20 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform—
20 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform$226 → $206
6 July 2026StifelMaintainsHold$210 → $235
6 July 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
11 May 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
24 Apr 2026StifelMaintainsHold—
20 Apr 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform—
8 Apr 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. POOL appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

POOL vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Pool Corp. returned −47.0% against +15.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

POOL vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
406080100120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26POOLS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

POOL analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.7%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
7
Fundamentals

Pool Corp. (POOL) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
14.9×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.1×

Cheaper than 66% of US stocks

Price / book
4.7×

Cheaper than 21% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.8×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
2.2%

Higher than 32% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−3.2%

Higher than 33% of US stocks

Gross margin
29.7%

Higher than 34% of US stocks

Operating margin
15.1%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Net margin
7.4%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
31.3%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Return on assets
9.9%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.2%

Higher than 65% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Pool Corp. (POOL) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Pool Corp. has a market value of $5.9B and an enterprise value of $7.6B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.4B. The latest quarter grew 2.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $399.9M, a 7.4% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $10.87.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $301.1M.

  • Pool Corp. spent $275.0M on share buybacks and $185.8M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 36.3M.

  • Trailing P/E: 14.9×; forward P/E: 13.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.21%, paying out 46% of earnings.

  • Pool Corp. employs 6,000 people — $899K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 1 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

POOL vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelIndustrial Distribution
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
POOLPool Corp.$5.9B
55
XMTRXometry, Inc.$5.8B
62
MSMMSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.$7.2B
89
CNMCore & Main, Inc.$8.1B
49
SITESiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.$3.9B
56
WSOWatsco, Inc.$12.3B
39
QXOQXO, Inc.$12.5B
9

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Pool Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest POOL news & analysis

Pool Corporation Announces Director Appointment

GlobeNewsWire · 25 Sept 2026neutral

Pool Corporation announced that its Board of Directors appointed Jean-Marc Germain as a director, effective September 30, 2026. He will serve until the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders, at which time he will stand for election, bringing the Board to nine directors.

Why it matters — Pool watchers would care because the new director appointment expands the board to nine members and introduces a new figure who will stand for shareholder election at the 2027 annual meeting.

Pool Corporation: A Rising Dividend At A Bargain Price

Seeking Alpha · 17 Sept 2026positive

A Seeking Alpha article says Pool Corporation is rated Buy, trading at a 33.8% discount to fair value, supported by a 64% recurring revenue base, a capital-light model, strong dividend safety, and continued share buybacks. Growth is attributed to a cyclical housing rebound, acquisitions, and 6% EPS growth, with potential for multiple expansion as sentiment improves.

Why it matters — POOL watchers would care because the article highlights the company's defensive recurring revenue and dividend safety as underpinnings for its current valuation and growth outlook.

YETI vs. POOL: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Yeti (YETI) and Pool Corp. (POOL) as value investing options within the Leisure and Recreation Products sector.

Why it matters — The article presents POOL as one of two stocks under consideration for value investors, which may influence how the market views its current valuation relative to peers.

Pool Corporation Announces Upcoming Investor Conference Participation

GlobeNewsWire · 4 Aug 2026neutral

Pool Corporation announced that it will participate in investor events during the third quarter of 2026, according to a company press release.

Why it matters — The announcement gives Pool watchers a schedule of upcoming investor events where they can hear management updates, though no financial details were disclosed.

Pool Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

GlobeNewsWire · 29 July 2026positive

Pool Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share, payable on August 27, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 13, 2026.

Why it matters — Dividend declarations indicate the company's ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders and can signal financial stability.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about POOL stock

What is the POOL stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering Pool Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $213, with estimates ranging from $185 to $260. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is POOL stock a buy right now?

Of the 15 analysts covering Pool Corp., 5 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Pool Corp. 55 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank POOL?

As at 1 Oct 2026, Pool Corp. ranks 55 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (88 of 100).

Will POOL stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +31.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Pool Corp. 55 out of 100 as at 1 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the POOL stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Pool Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for POOL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $185 to $260 over the next 12 months.

How has POOL stock performed over the past year?

Pool Corp. returned -47.0% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Pool Corp. do?

Pool Corporation is a leading wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. The company serves professional customers across multiple channels, including pool builders, remodelers, service technicians, specialty retailers, and commercial operators.

What is the latest news on POOL?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 25 Sept 2026): "Pool Corporation Announces Director Appointment". Pool Corporation announced that its Board of Directors appointed Jean-Marc Germain as a director, effective September 30, 2026. He will serve until the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders, at which time he will stand for election, bringing the Board to nine directors.

Company

About Pool Corp.

Pool Corporation is a leading wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. The company serves professional customers across multiple channels, including pool builders, remodelers, service technicians, specialty retailers, and commercial operators. Its product range covers pool chemicals, pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, replacement parts, tile and decking materials, packaged pool kits, and other construction and maintenance supplies. Pool Corporation also distributes irrigation, landscape maintenance, and outdoor living products, extending its reach beyond core pool-related markets. Through a broad distribution network and a wide assortment of products, Pool Corporation plays an important role as an intermediary between manufacturers and the trade professionals who install, repair, and maintain pools and outdoor environments.

CEO Mr. John B. Watwood · 6,000 employees · United States · https://www.poolcorp.com