Pool Corporation
S&P 500POOL/Industrials · Industrial Distribution/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
2.58%
$5.05 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
POOL's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 46.0% earnings payout ratio & 59.3% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 7.3% operating margin. The dividend has been growing at a 16.67% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 46.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- Interest Coverage: 12.4xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
- Return on Equity: 34.2%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
Risks
- Operating Margin: 7.3%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout Pool Corporation
Pool Corporation is the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, parts, and related outdoor living products. Operating through three primary distribution networks—SCP Distributors LLC, Superior Pool Products LLC, and Horizon Distributors Inc.—the company manages approximately 445 sales centers across North America, Europe, and Australia, serving roughly 125,000 customers worldwide. Its product portfolio encompasses non-discretionary maintenance items like chemicals and replacement parts, as well as discretionary offerings such as packaged pool kits, whole goods, irrigation systems, landscape products, power equipment, outdoor lighting, grills, outdoor kitchen components, and golf irrigation solutions. Pool Corporation caters to key markets including remodelers and builders for new and refurbished pools, independent specialty retail stores, service companies for pool and hot tub maintenance, and contractors in irrigation and landscape sectors. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, the company emphasizes efficient distribution, product availability, and support for customer business growth in the swimming pool, spa, irrigation, and backyard living industries.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.58%
Annual Dividend
$5.05
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
45.96%
FCF Payout Ratio
59.30%
52-Week Range
$172.68 - $345.00
Dividend History (2016–2025)
POOL annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
POOL earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 14, 2026
Last Payment Date
May 28, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
9.21%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
16.67%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
17.34%
3-Year Total Growth
30.26%
5-Year Total Growth
116.16%
10-Year Total Growth
395.00%
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