PoolCorp (POOL) investor relations material

Financial performance and scale

• Achieved $5.3B in 2025 net sales with an 8% 10-year CAGR for net sales and 14% for diluted EPS.

• Operating income reached $580M in 2025 with an 11% operating margin.

• Approximately 65% of revenue comes from maintenance spending, providing stability.

• Returned $1.5B to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends from 2023-2025.

• Maintains a target operating cash flow conversion of 100% and a debt leverage ratio of 1.5x–2.0x.

Strategic strengths and opportunities

• Operates a high-efficiency distribution network with unmatched scale and strong supplier relationships.

• Offers a broad and diverse product portfolio and best-in-class customer experience.

• Leverages a sizeable digital ecosystem, including integrated B2B e-commerce.

• Holds significant investable capital and high operating leverage.

• Focuses on growing market share, building network density, and expanding margins through scale.

Operational priorities and execution

• Prioritizes sales excellence, talent development, and business development team performance.

• Implements pricing optimization and supply chain discipline, including a chemicals playbook.

• Drives productivity at sales centers and streamlines freight and operational costs.

• Pursues selective, programmatic M&A with clear operational and financial fit.