Guardian Wealth Management Inc. Invests $5.21 Million in Pool Corporation $POOL

Guardian Wealth Management Inc. purchased a new stake in Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 24,267 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $5,215,000. Pool comprises approximately 2.6% of Guardian Wealth Management Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 14th biggest holding.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. bought a new position in Pool during the 1st quarter worth $400,000. Millennium Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Pool by 237.9% in the 1st quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 17,390 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $5,536,000 after purchasing an additional 12,244 shares during the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC bought a new position in shares of Pool in the first quarter worth about $639,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. boosted its position in Pool by 164.4% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 156 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $50,000 after buying an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Acadian Asset Management LLC raised its position in Pool by 201.2% in the first quarter. Acadian Asset Management LLC now owns 2,012 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $639,000 after purchasing an additional 1,344 shares during the last quarter. 98.99% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Pool News Roundup

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

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

POOL has been the topic of several recent research reports. Robert W. Baird set a $260.00 target price on shares of Pool in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Bank of America dropped their price target on shares of Pool from $226.00 to $206.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Oppenheimer decreased their price target on Pool from $280.00 to $227.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 24th. Stephens restated an “overweight” rating and set a $225.00 target price on shares of Pool in a research report on Thursday, August 20th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Pool in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Pool presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $233.10.

Pool Trading Up 0.6%

Shares of POOL opened at $185.22 on Friday. Pool Corporation has a fifty-two week low of $172.68 and a fifty-two week high of $336.15. The business has a 50-day moving average of $197.77 and a 200 day moving average of $202.17. The firm has a market cap of $6.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.04, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.50 and a beta of 1.06. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a current ratio of 2.67.

Pool (NASDAQ:POOL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $5.38 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.33 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $1.82 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.82 billion. Pool had a net margin of 7.40% and a return on equity of 32.74%. Pool’s revenue was up 2.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $5.17 EPS. Pool has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.660-10.960 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Pool Corporation will post 10.95 EPS for the current year.

Pool Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 27th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 13th were given a dividend of $1.30 per share. This represents a $5.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, August 13th. Pool’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 47.84%.

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.