POOL CORP (POOL) Stock
POOL has an Alpha Score of 41 out of 100 (weak), computed on Nov 2, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 3 members of Congress disclosed 7 trades in POOL since 2019: 4 purchases and 3 sales, most recently Alan Armstrong (purchase, Mar 27, 2026). 6 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported POOL in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Citadel's at $76.11M. Its trailing P/E ratio is 18.1 and its net margin 7.4% (key statistics as of Oct 26, 2026).
What is POOL's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 40 reflects weak overall profile with weak momentum, weak value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 2, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded POOL CORP (POOL)?
Most recent: Alan Armstrong (purchase, Mar 27, 2026); records start Jul 18, 2019.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Armstrong R-OK · Senate | 2026-03-27 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Susie Lee D-NV · House | 2021-03-08 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Susie Lee D-NV · House | 2021-02-23 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Tom Malinowski D-NJ · House | 2019-10-17 | purchase | $15k – $50k |
| Tom Malinowski D-NJ · House | 2019-10-15 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Tom Malinowski D-NJ · House | 2019-07-22 | partial sale | $15k – $50k |
| Tom Malinowski D-NJ · House | 2019-07-18 | purchase | $15k – $50k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 1, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
See all POOL political trades →Which hedge funds own POOL?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 354K | $76.11M | -0% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 290K | $62.31M | -37% |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 274K | $58.97M | +17% |
| Marshall Wace | 69K | $14.90M | -75% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 13K | $2.82M | -72% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 5K | $1.09M | -23% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →What are POOL's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 26, 2026
How does POOL's valuation compare with the Industrials sector?
| Metric | POOL | Industrials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 18.1 | 28.1 | 173 |
| Net margin | 7.41% | 8.75% | 189 |
| Return on equity | 32.26% | 15.93% | 189 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 1.24% | 1.42% | 128 |
Medians over the Industrials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 3, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
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Powered by TradingViewWhat does POOL CORP do?
Pool Corporation is the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, parts, and related outdoor living products. Operating through three primary distribution networks—SCP Distributors LLC, Superior Pool Products LLC, and Horizon Distributors Inc.—the company manages approximately 445 sales centers across North America, Europe, and Australia, serving roughly 125,000 customers worldwide. Its product portfolio encompasses non-discretionary maintenance items like chemicals and replacement parts, as well as discretionary offerings such as packaged pool kits, whole goods, irrigation systems, landscape products, power equipment, outdoor lighting, grills, outdoor kitchen components, and golf irrigation solutions. Pool Corporation caters to key markets including remodelers and builders for new and refurbished pools, independent specialty retail stores, service companies for pool and hot tub maintenance, and contractors in irrigation and landscape sectors. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, the company emphasizes efficient distribution, product availability, and support for customer business growth in the swimming pool, spa, irrigation, and backyard living industries.