Pool Corp sees stock rise amid market strength and options volatility
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 09 Jan 26
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Pool Corporation's stock increased by 3.67% as it reached a 20-day high, reflecting positive momentum in the market.
This rise comes amid a surge in options market volatility, indicating that investors anticipate significant price movements linked to upcoming events. Despite analysts lowering earnings estimates for the current quarter, the elevated volatility suggests that investors remain optimistic about Pool Corp's future trajectory, potentially triggering increased trading activity.
The implications of this stock movement indicate a growing interest in Pool Corp, particularly as it offers a competitive dividend yield and shows signs of improving business trends, despite previous challenges in revenue growth.
Analyst Views on POOL
Wall Street analysts forecast POOL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for POOL is 304.29 USD with a low forecast of 240.00 USD and a high forecast of 360.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 258.480
Low
240.00
Averages
304.29
High
360.00
Current: 258.480
Low
240.00
Averages
304.29
High
360.00
About POOL
Pool Corporation is a wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products. The Company also distributes irrigation and landscape products in the United States. The Company operates approximately 448 sales centers in North America, Europe, and Australia through its five distribution networks: SCP Distributors (SCP), Superior Pool Products (Superior), Horizon Distributors (Horizon), National Pool Tile (NPT), and Sun Wholesale Supply (Sun Wholesale). The Company distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products domestically through its SCP and Superior sales center networks through SCP network. Its Horizon sales centers offer organic fertilizers, organic pesticides, and irrigation and drainage products that reduce water usage and soil erosion. Sun Wholesale distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products, primarily servicing independently owned and operated Pinch A Penny, Inc. franchise locations.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
