Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) Stock Rating Upgraded by DA Davidson

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) was upgraded by research analysts at DA Davidson to a “hold” rating in a report issued on Monday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other brokerages have also recently commented on POOL. Stephens reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $225.00 price target on shares of Pool in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Bank of America dropped their target price on shares of Pool from $226.00 to $206.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, July 20th. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their target price on shares of Pool from $235.00 to $189.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Oppenheimer lowered their price target on shares of Pool from $280.00 to $227.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $185.00 price objective on shares of Pool in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Pool currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $233.10.

Pool Stock Performance

Shares of POOL stock opened at $186.36 on Monday. Pool has a 1 year low of $172.68 and a 1 year high of $336.15. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.77 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.55 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a current ratio of 2.67 and a quick ratio of 0.91. The business has a fifty day moving average of $200.23 and a 200 day moving average of $206.24.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $5.38 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.33 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $1.82 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.82 billion. Pool had a net margin of 7.40% and a return on equity of 32.74%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $5.17 EPS. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.660-10.960 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Pool will post 10.94 earnings per share for the current year.

Pool announced that its board has initiated a stock repurchase program on Wednesday, April 29th that allows the company to buyback $600.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization allows the specialty retailer to buy up to 7.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually an indication that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in POOL. Clearstead Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Pool by 100.0% during the 4th quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 122 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 61 shares in the last quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in Pool by 2,660.0% in the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 138 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 133 shares during the period. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Pool during the second quarter worth $30,000. Covestor Ltd boosted its holdings in Pool by 348.4% in the fourth quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 139 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 108 shares during the period. Finally, CoreCap Advisors LLC raised its position in Pool by 214.3% in the 2nd quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 154 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 105 shares in the last quarter. 98.99% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Pool News

Here are the key news stories impacting Pool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Pool’s valuation may offer downside support after the stock’s significant decline from its 12-month high. The company’s latest reported quarter also showed modest revenue growth and earnings that exceeded consensus estimates, although those results predate the current news cycle.
• Neutral Sentiment: A report stated that Pool had a large increase in short interest, but the underlying figures showed zero shares short and a zero-day short-interest ratio, suggesting the data is unreliable and unlikely to provide a meaningful trading signal.
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles about pool builders in Hawaii, commercial water-treatment systems, robotic pool-vacuum performance and discounted Aiper equipment may provide general industry context, but they do not identify a material change in Pool Corporation’s sales, operations or outlook.
• Neutral Sentiment: News about Latham Group (NASDAQ:SWIM), including its Newsweek recognition, concerns a separate pool-products manufacturer and should not be treated as a direct catalyst for POOL. Likewise, Nvidia’s Poolside artificial-intelligence deal and an unrelated Australian gold project have no apparent connection to Pool Corporation.
• Negative Sentiment: D.A. Davidson initiated coverage of Pool Corporation with a Hold rating, citing the balance between cycle-low valuation and limited near-term growth. The cautious stance may weigh on the stock because it signals that the analyst does not see a clear catalyst for a rapid recovery. PoolCorp: Cycle-Low Valuation but Subdued Growth Keeps Risk/Reward Balanced, Justifying Hold Rating

About Pool

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.