Citable filing context
POOL's research view summarizes recent SEC filing context, starting with management_change from Sep 25, 2026.
| Filed | Item | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | management_change | Pool Corporation appointed Jean-Marc Germain to its Board of Directors, expanding board size to nine. |
| Aug 28, 2026 | debt_offering | Pool Corp amended its receivables securitization facility, extending the term to 2028 and increasing the limit to $400.0 million. |
| Jul 29, 2026 | dividend_change | Pool Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share. |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Guidance: adjusted_diluted_eps | 10.87 to 11.17 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Guidance: diluted_eps | 10.66 to 10.96 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Guidance: earnings_per_diluted_share | 11.06 to 11.46 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | mda_quarterly | Pool Corporation reported a 2% increase in net sales to $1.8 billion for the second quarter of 2026, driven by inflationary pricing, steady maintenance demand, and growth in building materials, which offset weakness in discretionary product spending. Gross margin contracted 30 basis points to 29.7%, primarily due to elevated inbound freight costs and unfavorable customer mix, despite partial mitigation from supply chain initiatives. Operating expenses rose 4% to $273.1 million, largely impacted by $8.3 million in CEO transition costs; excluding these, operating expenses grew 1%. Net income declined 3% to $188.1 million, though adjusted diluted EPS increased 4% to $5.38. The company maintains a strong liquidity position, supported by $1.3 billion in total debt and access to three primary credit facilities. As of June 30, 2026, the company remained in compliance with all financial covenants, including a maximum average total leverage ratio of 1.78. Management expects low single-digit sales growth for the full year 2026 and projects gross margins to remain approximately 30 basis points below 2025 levels. Capital allocation priorities remain focused on maintaining a prudent debt structure, funding strategic acquisitions, and returning capital to shareholders through dividends and opportunistic share repurchases. |
| Apr 28, 2026 | mda_quarterly | Net sales for the first quarter of 2026 increased 6% to $1.1 billion, driven by strong demand for maintenance chemicals, building materials, and equipment—including heaters, pumps, and automation devices—which represented 34% of net sales. Growth was supported by a 3% contribution from inflationary price increases and favorable currency exchange rates. Gross margin declined 20 basis points to 29.0%, reflecting a higher proportion of lower-margin equipment sales and seasonal customer early buys. Operating income rose 7% to $82.6 million, while net income slightly decreased to $53.2 million due to higher interest expenses and a reduced tax benefit from ASU 2016-09. Adjusted diluted EPS grew 8% to $1.43. To prepare for the peak swimming pool season, inventory increased 14% to $1.7 billion. Total debt rose to $1.2 billion to fund $349 million in share repurchases over the last year, resulting in an average total leverage ratio of 1.73. For full-year 2026, the company projects low single-digit sales growth and diluted EPS between $10.87 and $11.17. Warmer-than-average weather in January and March benefited first-quarter maintenance and discretionary activity across key North American markets. |
Source: SEC EDGAR filing text and events; period Sep 25, 2026; filed Sep 25, 2026.
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