Pool Corp Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates

Specialty retailer reports lower-than-expected profits despite solid revenue

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Pool Corporation, a leading wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies and outdoor living products, announced its fourth quarter earnings results on Thursday. The company reported earnings per share of $0.84, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.99 per share. While Pool's revenue for the quarter came in at $982.21 million, it was lower than the expected $999.14 million. The company cited lower-than-expected sales as the primary driver of the earnings miss.

Why it matters

Pool Corporation is a bellwether for the pool and outdoor living industry, so its quarterly results provide insights into broader consumer trends and spending in this sector. The earnings miss, despite solid revenue, suggests potential headwinds facing the company and the industry, which could impact other players as well.

The details

Pool reported a return on equity of 31.40% and a net margin of 7.77% for the quarter. The company's revenue of $982.21 million represented a 0.5% year-over-year decline. Pool updated its full-year 2026 guidance, expecting earnings per share in the range of $10.85 to $11.15.

  • Pool announced its Q4 2025 earnings results on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • In the same quarter a year earlier, the company earned $0.97 per share.

The players

Pool Corporation

A leading wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products, headquartered in Covington, Louisiana.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Pool's earnings miss, despite solid revenue, suggests potential headwinds facing the company and the broader pool and outdoor living industry, which could impact other players as well. Investors will be closely watching the company's ability to navigate these challenges and maintain its market-leading position.