VELA Investment Management LLC Sells 3,265 Shares of Pool Corporation $POOL

VELA Investment Management LLC decreased its stake in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) by 9.0% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 33,118 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock after selling 3,265 shares during the quarter. Pool comprises 1.5% of VELA Investment Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 12th biggest holding. VELA Investment Management LLC owned about 0.09% of Pool worth $7,117,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of POOL. Clearstead Advisors LLC lifted its position in Pool by 100.0% in 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. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in Pool by 2,660.0% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 138 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 133 shares during the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC bought a new position in Pool during the second quarter valued at $30,000. Covestor Ltd raised its stake in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 108 shares during the period. Finally, CoreCap Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of Pool by 214.3% in the second quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 154 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 98.99% of the company’s stock.

Pool News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Pool this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent fundamentals remain supportive: Pool Corporation’s latest quarterly earnings slightly exceeded analyst expectations, while revenue increased year over year. Management’s fiscal 2026 EPS guidance also remains a key reference point for investors evaluating the stock’s recovery potential.
• Neutral Sentiment: Roborock introduced its first robotic pool cleaner at IFA 2026. The product could expand consumer interest in pool-maintenance equipment and potentially create a new category for distributors, although the reports do not indicate whether Pool Corporation will distribute the device. Roborock Launched Its First-Ever Robot Pool Cleaner
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles about pool heating, water treatment, pool-closing supplies and commercial pool services point to ongoing maintenance and renovation demand across the industry. However, they are general market stories and do not provide new revenue or earnings information for POOL. Electrification Trends Strengthen the Case for Heat-Based Pool Heating
• Negative Sentiment: Roborock’s entry into robotic pool cleaning could increase competition in equipment and maintenance products over time. The near-term impact on Pool Corporation appears limited because there is no indication of a direct relationship or material effect on its financial outlook. Roborock’s first robotic pool cleaner

Pool Price Performance

Shares of POOL opened at $185.22 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.04, a P/E/G ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 1.06. Pool Corporation has a 12-month low of $172.68 and a 12-month high of $336.15. The company has a current ratio of 2.67, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $197.77 and a 200-day moving average price of $201.72.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $5.38 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $5.33 by $0.05. Pool had a net margin of 7.40% and a return on equity of 32.74%. The company had revenue of $1.82 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.82 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $5.17 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.660-10.960 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Pool Corporation will post 10.95 earnings per share for the current year.

Pool Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 13th were paid a $1.30 dividend. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 13th. Pool’s dividend payout ratio is currently 47.84%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently commented on POOL shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $185.00 price target on shares of Pool in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Robert W. Baird set a $260.00 price objective on shares of Pool in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Bank of America decreased their price objective on shares of Pool from $226.00 to $206.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Pool in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Stephens reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $225.00 target price on shares of Pool in a research note on Thursday, August 20th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $233.10.

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.