Pool Corp (POOL) Stock AnalysisPOOLStock AnalysisPool Corp

Pool Corporation is a wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products. The Company also distributes irrigation and landscape products in the United States. It operates over 455 sales centers in North America, Europe, and Australia through its five distribution networks: SCP Distributors (SCP), Superior Pool Products (Superior), Horizon Distributors (Horizon), National Pool Tile (NPT), and Sun Wholesale Supply (Sun Wholesale). It distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products domestically through its SCP and Superior sales center networks and internationally through its SCP network. Its Horizon sales centers offer organic fertilizers, organic pesticides, and irrigation and drainage products that reduce water usage and soil erosion. Sun Wholesale distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment and related leisure products, primarily servicing independently owned and operated Pinch A Penny, Inc. franchise locations. It operates in the Consumer Cyclicals sector (WHOLESALE-MISC DURABLE GOODS industry).

Pool Corp is currently priced at $188.07, which is below several analyst price targets, including $210 from DA Davidson. However, the stock has a low RSI of 43.423, indicating it may be oversold, but the recent performance shows a year-to-date decline of 18.13%. The company reported a stable Q2 with a net profit of $188.08 million and an EPS of $5.17, which is consistent year-over-year. The main risk is the declining gross margin, which fell to 29.7%, reflecting pressures on profitability. Given these factors, while there are potential upsides, the current market conditions suggest holding rather than buying.

6 analysts cover POOL: 3 rate it Buy, 3 Hold and 0 Sell. The average price target is 304.29.