NASDAQ$POOL
Pool Corp. · Q2 2026 earnings
Q2 2026 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Pool Corp. reported Q2 2026 net sales of $1.82 billion and diluted EPS of $5.17.
Pool Corporation reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $1.82 billion, up 2% year-over-year, driven by inflation, steady maintenance activity, and improved building materials sales. Operating income declined 2% to $267.7 million due to $8.3 million in CEO transition costs, while adjusted operating income rose 1%. Diluted EPS held steady at $5.17, with adjusted diluted EPS increasing 4% to $5.38.
- Net sales grew 2% to $1.82 billion on resilient maintenance demand and building materials improvement.
- Gross margin contracted 30 bps to 29.7% due to higher freight costs and customer mix shifts.
- Adjusted diluted EPS rose 4% to $5.38; GAAP diluted EPS was flat at $5.17.
- Company confirmed 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $10.87 to $11.17, excluding CEO transition costs.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Pool Corp. · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.82B
Forward guidance
Company confirmed 2026 diluted EPS guidance of $10.66 to $10.96, or $10.87 to $11.17 excluding CEO transition costs.
Tailwinds
- Industry-leading distribution network and digital capabilities position company well.
- Focused actions to build competitive advantages and strengthen execution.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports
+0.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.4%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
40 / 69 earnings
Positive
+13.6%
Q2 2024
Best reaction
-13.1%
Q4 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2026 | +0.5% | -7.7% | -21.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | -13.1% | -14.9% | -21.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.7% | -3.6% | -19.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | -1.4% | -1.8% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | -6.7% | -5.0% | -2.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.0% | +2.3% | -6.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | +4.4% | +3.3% | +4.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | +13.6% | +13.8% | +9.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.6% | -3.9% | -4.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -0.4% | +0.5% | +7.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | -4.3% | -4.4% | +4.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.0% | +3.4% | -4.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.3% | -0.5% | +1.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | -2.1% | -7.0% | -11.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | -4.5% | +0.1% | +8.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | -8.5% | -13.5% | -4.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | -3.7% | -3.8% | -6.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | -1.2% | -6.5% | +5.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | +8.5% | +8.6% | +24.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.0% | +3.1% | +6.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +8.8% | +9.3% | +11.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.6% | -4.9% | -2.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.6% | +3.1% | -4.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.8% | +1.6% | +10.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +12.1% | +15.9% | +25.1% | |
| Q4 2019 | +2.8% | +3.9% | -9.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | +8.3% | +6.1% | +3.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.0% | +2.4% | +6.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +5.3% | +5.5% | +8.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | -3.7% | -2.1% | -0.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | -2.2% | -3.1% | +7.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.8% | -0.4% | +1.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -3.9% | -5.6% | +1.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | +11.3% | +8.2% | +6.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | +7.9% | +8.6% | +7.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | -10.2% | -9.5% | -9.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.2% | +2.0% | +1.4% | |
| Q4 2016 | +3.8% | +4.0% | +7.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | +2.5% | +1.2% | +9.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.3% | +4.1% | +3.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +9.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +8.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +7.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.7% | — | — |
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