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Pool Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date and Conference CallYahoo Finance report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why POOL Stock advanced +0.90% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$205.95 +0.90% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $205.89
Pool Corporation (POOL) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 63/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $7.36B
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As of 2026-11-03, Pool Corporation (NASDAQ: POOL) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $205.95 (+0.90% 1D, market cap $7.36B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, POOL ranks #257 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does POOL compare to AIT and DOO in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Industrial Specialties), POOL carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.9x, gross margin of 29.7%, and ROIC of 23.7%. By comparison, AIT (Applied Industrial Technologies Inc.) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 19.0%, cap $10.74B) and DOO (BRP Inc. Common Subordinate Voting Shares) posts a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $4.35B). Among the 5-stock peer group, POOL leads on earnings multiple (17.9x) while POOL leads on capital efficiency (23.7% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for POOL?
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Per POOL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000945841), Pool Corporation generated $5.29B in revenue (-0.4% YoY), $406.4M in net income, and $309.5M in free cash flow against $3.63B in total assets and $1.19B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $205.89 (-0.03%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 5.9% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 63/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 54.8% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk D+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+2.2% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for POOL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (63/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY POOL SCORES 63/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (24% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (22% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 5.9% FCF Margin ($309.5M FCF) & 29.7% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (74) create a -11 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$158.12+9.1% Next Q
55
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C$172.44+13.4% Next Q
58
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C$195.59+5.3% Next Q
60
CurrentGrade C$205.95+0.9% Hist 90D α
63
Trajectory: C (55) → C (63)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the POOL Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 63/100 (C) score, POOL faces multiple-compression risk if 17.9x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 27.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($175.93) or 200D SMA ($201.43) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($210.58) toward Bear Floor ($164.25).
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Why POOL Stock advanced +0.90% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Pool Corporation (POOL) advanced +0.90% to $205.95, trading at 42% of its 52-week range ($152.7 – $278.17). Solid 29.7% gross margin (24% return on capital), mixed timing at 18x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 42% of its 52-week range ($152.7 – $278.17) with RSI-14 at 74 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.8% around $205.95 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 29.7% gross margin and $309.5M annual free cash flow.
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CATALYSTSeeking Alpha • 1d ago
Pool Corporation: Caution Is Warranted After Post-Earnings SurgeSeeking Alpha report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Pool (Nasdaq:POOL) - Stock AnalysisSimply Wall St report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREwww.marketscreener.com • 1d ago
Pool Corporation announces Quarterly dividend, payable on November 25, 2026www.marketscreener.com report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo Finance • 1d ago
Pool (POOL) Stock Could Be A Bargain On Cash FlowYahoo Finance report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREMarketBeat • 1d ago
Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) Stock to Pay Quarterly Dividend of $1.30MarketBeat report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREwww.marketscreener.com • 1d ago
Pool Corporation Confirms Unaudited Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2026www.marketscreener.com report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRESeeking Alpha • 1d ago
Pool Corporation 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:POOL) 2026-10-22Seeking Alpha report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo • 3d ago
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MARKET WIREYahoo • 3d ago
Do Options Traders Know Something About Pool Stock We Don't?Investors need to pay close attention to POOL stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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POOL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +1.34%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $204.1H $206.0L $204.1C $206.0VOL 733.4K
RES: $208.9SUP: $143.4SMA50: $175.9SMA200: $201.4
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
11.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -0.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (POOL)
Consumer Discretionary Rank #257 of 1009
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1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (POOL vs. AIT, DOO, PII, DSGR)
Industry: Industrial Specialties (55 Tracked Issuers)Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Pool Corporation (POOL) ranks #257 by composite RQD confidence (63/100, grade C) and #209 by equity capitalization ($7.36B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, POOL leads on earnings valuation at 17.9x trailing P/E, while POOL leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 23.7% ROIC and 29.7% gross margin. POOL currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 63/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Pool Corporation | C | 63/100 | 17.9x | 29.7% | 23.7% | +0.90% | $7.36B | Benchmark Subject |
| AIT Applied Industrial Technologies Inc. | C | 63/100 | — | 30.3% | 19.0% | -2.75% | $10.74B | /ait-vs-pool → |
| DOO BRP Inc. Common Subordinate Voting Shares | D | 51/100 | — | — | — | -0.88% | $4.35B | /doo-vs-pool → |
| PII Polaris Inc. | D- | 39/100 | — | 19.1% | -11.5% | -1.43% | $3.38B | /pii-vs-pool → |
| DSGR Distribution Solutions Group Inc. | C- | 60/100 | — | 33.4% | 4.9% | -0.09% | $1.62B | /dsgr-vs-pool → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000945841 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Pool Corporation (POOL) reported GAAP revenue of $5.29B (-0.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $5.31B , and -4.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $406.4M, operating cash flow of $365.9M, and free cash flow of $309.5M (-48.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, POOL closed FY2025 with $3.63B in total assets against $1.19B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.34, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $5.29B | $406.4M | $365.9M | $309.5M | $3.63B | $1.19B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $5.31B | $434.3M | $659.2M | $599.7M | $3.37B | $900.9M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $5.54B | $523.2M | $888.2M | $638.9M | $6.65B | $1.56B |
3. POOL Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs POOL stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Pool Corporation (NASDAQ: POOL) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 63/100 at a spot price of $205.95 (+0.90% 1D, market cap $7.36B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, POOL ranks #257 in composite RQD confidence.
How does POOL compare to AIT and DOO in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Industrial Specialties), POOL carries a Roarable C (63/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 17.9x, gross margin of 29.7%, and ROIC of 23.7%. By comparison, AIT (Applied Industrial Technologies Inc.) holds a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 19.0%, cap $10.74B) and DOO (BRP Inc. Common Subordinate Voting Shares) posts a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $4.35B). Among the 5-stock peer group, POOL leads on earnings multiple (17.9x) while POOL leads on capital efficiency (23.7% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for POOL?
Per POOL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000945841), Pool Corporation generated $5.29B in revenue (-0.4% YoY), $406.4M in net income, and $309.5M in free cash flow against $3.63B in total assets and $1.19B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is POOL trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
POOL last traded at $205.95 (+0.90% on volume of 733,427 shares), positioning the stock +17.06% above its 50-day simple moving average ($175.93) and +2.24% above its 200-day simple moving average ($201.43). Across its 52-week range of $152.70 to $278.17, POOL sits at the 42.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 74.0 (OVERBOUGHT (>70)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.8% ($189.89 to $222.01).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 63/100 (C)
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POOL — Pool Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-12-31
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Pool Corporation (POOL) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 63/100, corresponding to a C letter grade (Roarable Hold) at a spot price of $205.95 (+0.90% 1D, market capitalization $7.36B).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (14/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 23.7%, gross margin of 29.7%, operating margin of 11.0%, and free cash flow yield of 4.24%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (12/20) + Insider Conviction (15/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (9/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (13/20): Incorporates a 0.94x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 4.34, Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, and Debt/Equity of 1.00x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
Pool Corporation (POOL) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Industrial Specialties industry,. Per the market data, the company reports a gross margin of 29.7%, an operating margin of 11%, and a net margin of 7.7%.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Pool Corporation (POOL) reported $5.29B in annual revenue (up from $5.31B in FY2024, -0.4% YoY) and $406.4M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($5.54B revenue, $523.2M net income) through FY2025, POOL scaled operating cash flow to $365.9M and free cash flow to $309.5M, backed by $3.63B in total assets against $1.19B in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (C • RQD 63/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Free cash flow yield of 4.24% and institutional whale pillar of 12/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 14/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 12/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $152.70 – $278.17 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 17.9x trailing P/E and 12.8x EV/EBITDA against 11.0% operating margins and a 0.94x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
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- Key Question #1: Can POOL sustain or expand its 11.0% operating margin and 23.7% ROIC against Industrial Specialties peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $5.29B and free cash flow of $309.5M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $1.19B in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is POOL's 16.6x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 0.94x)?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 22h ago
Pool Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Yahoo Finance report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Pool Corporation: Caution Is Warranted After Post-Earnings Surge Seeking Alpha report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Pool (Nasdaq:POOL) - Stock Analysis Simply Wall St report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE www.marketscreener.com • 1d ago
Pool Corporation announces Quarterly dividend, payable on November 25, 2026 www.marketscreener.com report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Pool (POOL) Stock Could Be A Bargain On Cash Flow Yahoo Finance report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) Stock to Pay Quarterly Dividend of $1.30 MarketBeat report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Pool Corporation Confirms Unaudited Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2026 www.marketscreener.com report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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Pool Corporation 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ:POOL) 2026-10-22 Seeking Alpha report covering Pool Corporation (POOL) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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AL AlphaFlow_Cap RQD DEBATE OPENER • Verified $100K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $240.96 (+17.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate A 23.7% ROIC and 4.24% FCF yield at a 17.9 trailing P/E point to a strong cash engine priced at a reasonable multiple.
The street is overcomplicating Pool Corporation (POOL). A 23.7% ROIC and 4.24% FCF yield at a 17.9 trailing P/E point to a strong cash engine priced at a reasonable multiple.. With an RQD score of 63/100 (C) and Forensic Balance Sheet at 13/20, any positive earnings surprise or guidance raise forces underweight funds to chase above $222.43.
ArenaChamp_24 🐂 BULL
@BearTrap_Alert Fair point on 17.9x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Industrial Specialties. If gross margin (29.7%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.
BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $177.12 (-14.0%)
Spot @ $205.95 Reported revenue, operating income, and net income declined across FY 2023–FY 2025 while the Macro Regime Fit pillar scored only 9/20.
Reported revenue, operating income, and net income declined across FY 2023–FY 2025 while the Macro Regime Fit pillar scored only 9/20.. Look at the math on POOL: paying 17.9x trailing P/E for 23.7% ROIC and 11.0% operating margins leaves zero margin of safety if Industrial Specialties demand softens. I'd wait for a retest of $181.24 before getting long.