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Pool Corp Q2 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2025 earnings summary24 Jul, 2025
Executive summary
Net sales grew 1% year-over-year in Q2 2025 to $1.8 billion, driven by maintenance and private label chemical sales, offsetting declines in new construction and renovation.
Gross margin held steady at 30.0%, with operating income up $1.2 million to $272.7 million and diluted EPS rising 4% to $5.17.
Regional performance varied: Florida and Arizona saw 2% sales growth, while California and Texas experienced declines; Europe net sales increased 7%.
Digital platform adoption increased, with Pool360 transactions now 17% of net sales.
Opened four new sales centers in Q2, reaching 451 globally, and expanded the Pinch A Penny franchise network.
Financial highlights
Q2 2025 net sales: $1.8 billion (+1% year-over-year); net income: $194.3 million; diluted EPS: $5.17 (+4%).
Gross margin held at 30.0%; operating margin at 15.3%.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $292.1 million, up from $287.3 million in Q2 2024.
Inventory increased 3% year-over-year to $1.3 billion, supporting expanded product offerings.
Six-month net sales: $2.86 billion (-1%); six-month net income: $247.8 million (-9%).
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2025 sales expected to be flat versus 2024, with diluted EPS guidance of $10.80–$11.30, including a $0.10 ASU tax benefit.
Gross margin rate anticipated to remain in line with prior year; operating expenses projected to rise 2–3%.
Interest expense projected at $45M–$47M; annual tax rate around 25%.
Management remains confident in long-term industry strength and shareholder value creation.
Tariffs expected to contribute 1% to net sales in 2025.
How did mix impact gross margin?
Why did inventory increase 3%?
Detail ASU 2016-09 impact.
How did macro uncertainty affect new builds?
Explain the impact of tariff-driven price increases.
Detail supply chain benefits to gross margin.
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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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