Pool Corporation Receives Consensus Rating of 'Hold' from Brokerages
Pool Corporation (NASDAQ:POOL) has received a consensus rating of 'Hold' from thirteen brokerages, according to MarketBeat.com. The firm's stock price opened at $160.67 on Friday. Two analysts have rated the company with a sell rating, six have assigned a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating.
The average 1-year target price among brokers that have updated their coverage is $230.10. Berkshire Hathaway has recently sold shares of Visa, Domino's Pizza, and Pool Corporation, prompting questions about whether investors should follow suit.
Pool Corporation is a distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment and related products, serving professional contractors, retailers, builders and service providers across North America, Europe, and Australia. The company's product offerings include pool chemicals, pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners, lighting, replacement parts, and safety equipment, as well as irrigation and landscaping products.
Pool Corporation has set its FY 2026 guidance at $10.660-10.960 EPS. Analysts forecast that the company will post $10.95 EPS for the current fiscal year. The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share, representing an annualized dividend of $5.20 and a dividend yield of 3.2%.