Recent Updates — POOL
The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share, payable on November 25, 2026, to shareholders of record as of November 11, 2026. Pool Corporation is the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related backyard products.
Pool Corporation reported third-quarter net sales of $1.5 billion, a 4% increase year over year, driven by price growth and stronger maintenance activity. Operating income decreased 3% to $172.2 million, resulting in diluted EPS of $3.40, consistent with the prior-year period. The company confirmed its full-year adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance range of $10.87 to $11.17 and increased its quarterly dividend by 4% to $1.30 per share. Pool Corporation operates as the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related backyard products.
Pool Corporation announced that Senior Vice President Kenneth G. St. Romain will retire effective December 31, 2026. This follows his initial notice of intent to retire in January 2026. Upon retirement, Mr. St. Romain will transition to an advisory role for the Chief Executive Officer. Pool Corporation is a leading distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related recreational products.
Pool Corporation appointed Jean-Marc Germain as an independent director effective September 30, 2026, increasing the Board size from eight to nine members. Mr. Germain, former CEO of Constellium SE and current Special Advisor, joins the Strategic Planning Committee and will serve until the 2027 annual meeting. This routine governance change is not material. Pool Corporation operates as the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related backyard products.
Pool Corporation's subsidiaries entered into Amendment No. 14 to its Receivables Purchase Agreement on August 25, 2026. The amendment extends the facility termination date to August 25, 2028, and increases the maximum seasonal limit (March through September) to $400.0 million, comprising a $300 million committed tranche and a $100 million uncommitted tranche. The off-season limit remains at $300.0 million ($200 million committed and $100 million uncommitted). Interest is charged at one-month Term SOFR plus 0.75% for the committed tranche and 0.85% for the uncommitted tranche. Pool Corporation operates in the wholesale distribution of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products.
Pool Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share. The payment is scheduled for August 27, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 13, 2026. Pool Corporation operates in the wholesale distribution industry, serving as the world’s largest distributor of swimming pool and related backyard products through approximately 455 sales centers across North America, Europe, and Australia.