Distributors
For 2026-Q2, POOL Corporation delivered 2% net sales growth to $1.8B and $5.17 in diluted EPS ($5.38 adjusted EPS, up 4% YoY), while reaffirming full-year low-single-digit sales growth guidance despite $8.3M in CEO transition expenses.
Key risk: Weather Volatility and Seasonality
Unseasonably cool weather or extraordinary rainfall during peak spring and summer months can sharply reduce pool installations, maintenance, and chemical purchases, severely impacting profitability as Q2 and Q3 historically represent ~61% of sales and 78% of operating income.