NASDAQ$POOL
Pool Corp. · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Pool Corporation reported record results driven by unprecedented demand and favorable weather conditions.
Pool Corporation reported a 44% increase in net sales for Q4 2020, reaching $839.3 million, and earnings per diluted share increased by 230% to $1.45. The company's performance was driven by stay-at-home trends, favorable weather, and acquisitions.
- Net sales increased 44% to $839.3 million compared to Q4 2019.
- Gross margin increased 70 basis points to 28.5% due to increased purchase volumes.
- Operating income increased 188% to $74.4 million compared to Q4 2019.
- Earnings per diluted share increased 230% to $1.45 compared to Q4 2019.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Pool Corp. · Revenue · Quarterly
$839M
Forward guidance
The company projects earnings for 2021 to grow on top of the incredible results delivered in 2020 and be in the range of $9.12 to $9.62 per diluted share, including an estimated $0.11 favorable impact from ASU 2016-09.
Tailwinds
- Investments in capacity creation will contribute to solid growth in 2021.
- Recent acquisitions will contribute to solid growth in 2021.
- New sales center openings will contribute to solid growth in 2021.
- Long-term demand within the industry remains strong.
- Results in 2021 will continue to benefit from robust consumer interest in outdoor living.
Headwinds
- In the second half of the year, the company expects to face tougher year-over-year comparisons.
- Inherent industry capacity constraints are expected in the second half of the year.
- Impacts on our business from the COVID-19 pandemic and the extent to which home-centric trends will continue, accelerate or reverse.
- The sensitivity of our business to weather conditions.
- Changes in the economy and the housing market.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020
+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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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