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PoolCorp Q4 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q4 2025 earnings summary19 Feb, 2026
Executive summary
2025 net sales were $5.3 billion, flat year-over-year, with steady maintenance sales and a mid-single-digit decline in new pool construction to just under 60,000 units in the U.S.
Gross margin improved to 29.7% for 2025, up 20 basis points year-over-year, and Q4 gross margin rose to 30.1%, up 70 basis points.
Diluted EPS for 2025 was $10.85 (down 4%), with adjusted EPS at $10.73; 2026 guidance is $10.85–$11.15, excluding ASU tax benefits.
Strategic investments in technology, exclusive brands, and digital platforms improved efficiency and customer experience, supporting future growth.
Shareholder returns increased 10% to nearly $530 million, including $341 million in share repurchases and a 4% dividend increase.
Financial highlights
Q4 2025 net sales were $982 million, down 1% year-over-year; full year gross profit was $1.57 billion, down $2.9 million.
Operating income for 2025 was $580.2 million, down 6% from 2024; adjusted EBITDA was $654.3 million, down from $680.9 million.
Operating margin for 2025 was 11.0%, down from 11.6% in 2024; Q4 operating margin was 5.3%.
Cash flow from operations was $366 million (90% of net income), impacted by deferred tax payments.
Inventory at year-end was $1.45 billion, up 13% year-over-year.
Outlook and guidance
2026 net sales expected to grow in the low single-digit range, with gross margin projected flat to slightly up.
Diluted EPS guidance for 2026 is $10.85–$11.15, with no ASU tax benefit; operating margin expected to improve, partially offset by higher incentive compensation.
Maintenance revenues expected to remain resilient; new pool construction projected flat at ~60,000 units.
Annual tax rate expected around 25%; interest expense to be ~$50 million.
Capital allocation to include 1%-1.5% of net sales reinvested, $25–$50 million for acquisitions, $200 million for dividends, and continued share repurchases.
Inventory strategy impact on 2025 cash
What drove the 4% OpEx increase in 2025?
Outlook for discretionary product sales
SG&A actions if sales miss low-single-digit
Key factors for gross margin above/below guide
Strategy for bottom-performing branch profitability
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Pool Equipment Wholesaler
Pool Corporation, oftentimes referred to as POOLCORP is an American company with g, and as suggested by the name, and as suggested by the name, it is focused on selling swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related outdoor living products. The company’s portfolio includes a comprehensive range of products for swimming pool construction, maintenance, and repair. This includes a diverse assortment of pool equipment, chemicals, replacement parts, and accessories, as well as irrigation and landscape products. The company is headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, and its shares are traded on the NYSE.
Early Days and Expansion
POOLCORP was founded by Frank J. St. Romain in 1981 as South Central Pool Supply and started as a regional swimming pool supply distributor. The initial form of the company slowly grew in the local area and in 1993, the company underwent a significant transformation when it was acquired by a group of investors. This period marked the beginning of a series of acquisitions that expanded POOLCORP's footprint beyond its regional beginnings. By acquiring smaller distributors and integrating them into its network, POOLCORP was able to quickly scale its operations. By the early 2000s, it had become the largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products in the world.
Pools, Pools, Pools
POOLCORP primarily operates as a wholesale distributor rather than a manufacturer, specializing in a wide array of products for swimming pools and related outdoor living areas. Its extensive product range includes swimming pool equipment like pumps, filters, and heaters, as well as maintenance supplies such as cleaning chemicals, tools, and replacement parts. It also offers a variety of pool construction and refurbishment materials, encompassing everything from tiles and lighting to decorative features. In addition to pool-specific products, POOLCORP’s inventory extends to outdoor living products, including patio furniture, grills, and outdoor kitchen components. While Pool Corp is one of the most recognizable companies in the space, other public companies with a similar focus are Leslie’s and Hayward.
The Clients
POOLCORP operates through a vast network of sales centers across North America, Europe, and Australia, serving a broad clientele that includes swimming pool builders, independent retailers, maintenance businesses, and private individuals who own a pool.
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