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POOL

Pool Corporation

S&P 500
POOL|Industrials|Industrial Distribution|$203.24|P/E 19.0|MCap 7.8B|NASDAQ

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About 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

2.39%

Annual Dividend

$5.00

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

45.62%

FCF Payout Ratio

59.74%

Stock Price

$203.24

52-Week Range

$197.68 $345.00

Dividend Health Score

84/ 100Very Safe

POOL's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 45.6% earnings payout ratio & 59.7% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 5.3% operating margin. The dividend has been growing at a 16.67% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
45.6%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
59.7%Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
41.8%Safe
Interest Coverage
12.4xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
39.4%Caution
Current Ratio
2.2xVery Safe
Debt-to-Equity
129.5Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
33.1%Very Safe
Operating Margin
5.3%Warning
Gross Margin
30.1%Caution
Profit Margin Stability
StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
16.7%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

POOL annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

POOL earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 12, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 26, 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%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$20,324.00

Annual Income

$500.00

Quarterly Income

$125.00

Monthly Income

$41.67

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is POOL's current dividend yield?
Pool Corporation (POOL) currently has a dividend yield of 2.39%, based on a stock price of $203.24 and an annual dividend of $5.00.
When is POOL's next dividend payment date?
POOL's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-12 and the next payment date is 2026-03-26. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does POOL pay in dividends per year?
Pool Corporation paid $4.95 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has POOL been increasing its dividend?
Pool Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 16.67% and a 10-year CAGR of 17.34%.
Is POOL's dividend safe?
Pool Corporation has a payout ratio of 45.62%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 59.74%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is POOL's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Pool Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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