Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky Sells 5,918 Shares of Pool Corporation $POOL

Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky lowered its holdings in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) by 11.2% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 46,904 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 5,918 shares during the period. Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky’s holdings in Pool were worth $9,490,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Clearstead Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Pool by 100.0% during the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 122 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 61 shares during the last quarter. Private Trust Co. NA grew its stake in shares of Pool by 78.6% in the fourth quarter. Private Trust Co. NA now owns 125 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Pool in the second quarter worth $30,000. Covestor Ltd increased its position in Pool by 348.4% during the fourth quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 139 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 108 shares during the period. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc bought a new position in Pool during the second quarter worth $33,000. 98.99% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Pool Stock Up 0.2%

Shares of POOL stock opened at $210.82 on Tuesday. The stock has a market cap of $7.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.67 and a beta of 1.05. Pool Corporation has a one year low of $172.68 and a one year high of $345.00. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $193.39 and a 200 day moving average price of $218.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, a current ratio of 1.87 and a quick ratio of 0.55.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.34 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $1.14 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.82 billion. Pool had a net margin of 7.57% and a return on equity of 32.37%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.32 EPS. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.870-11.170 EPS. Analysts predict that Pool Corporation will post 11.08 earnings per share for the current year.

Pool Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 28th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 14th were given a dividend of $1.30 per share. This is an increase from Pool’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.25. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 14th. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Pool’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 47.84%.

Pool declared that its board has approved a stock buyback program on Wednesday, April 29th that authorizes the company to buyback $600.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the specialty retailer to reacquire up to 7.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Pool from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Pool from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Bank of America cut their price objective on shares of Pool from $229.00 to $226.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Stifel Nicolaus increased their target price on shares of Pool from $210.00 to $235.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Zacks Research raised Pool from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $264.50.

Insider Buying and Selling at Pool

In other Pool news, Director David G. Whalen bought 525 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 8th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $190.44 per share, with a total value of $99,981.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 8,936 shares in the company, valued at $1,701,771.84. The trade was a 6.24% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director James D. Hope purchased 464 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 7th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $194.41 per share, with a total value of $90,206.24. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 3,678 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $715,039.98. This represents a 14.44% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have acquired a total of 21,989 shares of company stock valued at $4,042,747 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 3.00% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Pool

Here are the key news stories impacting Pool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Several consumer-facing articles highlight pool ownership and backyard entertainment, including a discounted robotic pool cleaner and a swim-up bar feature, which may reinforce seasonal interest in pool maintenance and accessories. Score Up to 38% Off a Beatbot Robotic Pool Cleaner and Splash More, Work Less
• Positive Sentiment: A Chicago Tribune article about maximizing fun and safety around pools this summer also underscores strong seasonal awareness around pool usage, which can be supportive for Pool Corporation’s repair, chemicals, and equipment demand. Top 5 tips for maximizing both fun and safety around your pool this summer
• Neutral Sentiment: News about the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool being drained again is unrelated to Pool Corporation’s core business and is unlikely to materially affect the stock. Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained again as Trump administration resumes repairs
• Neutral Sentiment: Other “pool” headlines referenced unrelated companies or niche mining/pharma stories and do not appear relevant to Pool Corporation (NASDAQ: POOL).

Pool Profile

Pool Corporation is a leading wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. Headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, the company serves a diverse customer base that includes service professionals, independent retailers, high-volume builders, and national retail chains. Pool Corporation’s extensive branch network enables it to maintain strong local customer relationships while leveraging its scale to source products efficiently from manufacturers around the world.

The company’s product portfolio spans pool and spa chemicals, water treatment equipment, pumps, filters, heaters, automation and control systems, liners, safety covers, and cleaning accessories.