Weekly Research Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Pool (POOL)

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Pool (NASDAQ: POOL) recently:

• 7/24/2026 – Pool was given a new $185.00 price target by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft.
• 7/24/2026 – Pool had its price target lowered by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. from $280.00 to $227.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/24/2026 – Pool had its price target lowered by Stifel Nicolaus from $235.00 to $189.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 7/24/2026 – Pool was given a new $260.00 price target by Robert W. Baird.
• 7/24/2026 – Pool had its price target lowered by Stephens from $290.00 to $225.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/20/2026 – Pool had its price target lowered by Bank of America Corporation from $226.00 to $206.00. They now have an “underperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/6/2026 – Pool had its price target raised by Stifel Nicolaus from $210.00 to $235.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.

Pool Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 13th will be issued a dividend of $1.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 13th. This represents a $5.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Pool’s dividend payout ratio is 47.84%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Pool

In related news, Director De La Mesa Manuel J. Perez purchased 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 13th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $175.95 per share, for a total transaction of $1,759,500.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 40,108 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,057,002.60. This trade represents a 33.21% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 3.00% of the company’s stock.

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.