Pool Corporation (POOL)
Pool Corporation (POOL) is a global distributor of swimming pool and related leisure products. Founded in 1993, it supplies equipment, chemicals, and maintenance products to retail, commercial, and institutional customers. The company operates through a network of distribution centers, serving the pool construction and service industry across North America, Europe, and Australia.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2025 | $1.25 | 2025-08-14 | 2025-08-14 |
| May 29, 2025 | $1.25 | 2025-05-15 | 2025-05-15 |
| March 26, 2025 | $1.20 | 2025-03-12 | 2025-03-12 |
| November 27, 2024 | $1.20 | 2024-11-13 | 2024-11-13 |
| August 29, 2024 | $1.20 | 2024-08-15 | 2024-08-15 |
Dividends Summary
- Pool Corporation has issued 86 dividend payments over the past 21 years
- The most recent dividend was paid 49 days ago, on August 28, 2025
- The highest dividend payed out to investors during this period was $1.25 per share
- The average dividend paid during this period was $0.41 per share.
Company News
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Pool Corporation announced a quarterly cash dividend of $1.25 per share, payable on August 28, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 14, 2025.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has quietly built a significant position in Pool, a wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, betting on long-term trends like rising global temperatures and population migration to warmer states.
Pool Corporation reported annual net sales of $5.3 billion, operating income of $617.2 million, and net cash provided by operations of $659.2 million in 2024. The company expects earnings for 2025 to be in the range of $11.08 to $11.58 per diluted share.
POOLCORP, the world's largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool and related outdoor living products, has lowered its full-year guidance due to a slowdown in pool demand. The company expects new construction pool activity to be down 15-20% and remodel activity to be down as much as 15% for the year.
