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Pool Corp Q3 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2025 earnings summary23 Oct, 2025
Executive summary
Net sales grew 1% year-over-year in Q3 2025 to $1.5 billion, with gross margin expanding by 50 basis points to 29.6%, driven by maintenance activity, building materials growth, and price optimization.
Diluted EPS rose 4% to $3.40, with operating income at $178 million and operating margin steady at 12.3%.
Technology investments, especially in POOL360, drove digital sales to a record 17% of Q3 sales and improved operational efficiency.
Strategic roadmap, innovation, and network expansion, including four new sales centers in Q3, are positioning the company for continued growth.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, net sales were flat at $4.31 billion, and net income decreased 6% to $374.8 million.
Financial highlights
Q3 2025 net sales: $1.5 billion (+1% YoY); gross profit: $429.2 million (+3% YoY); gross margin: 29.6% (+50 bps YoY).
Q3 2025 operating income: $178 million (+1% YoY); operating margin: 12.3%.
Q3 2025 net income: $127 million (+1% YoY); diluted EPS: $3.40 (+4% YoY).
Cash flow from operations year-to-date was $286 million, down from $487 million last year, mainly due to higher tax payments and working capital investments.
Shareholder returns totaled $303 million through buybacks and dividends in 2025.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2025 sales expected to be flat to slightly up, with a 2% price benefit from tariffs and inflation.
Full-year diluted EPS guidance reaffirmed at $10.81–$11.31, including $0.11 in ASU tax benefits.
Gross margin for 2025 projected in line with 2024 at 29.7%, with Q4 margin expected to improve slightly.
Operating expenses projected to increase 3%–4% for the year, reflecting investments in technology and new locations.
Management remains confident in continued value creation and strong positioning for the remainder of 2025.
Building materials sales trend
Impact of tech investments on OpEx?
Inventory investment impact on cash flow?
Borrowing rate needed for entry-level pool builds?
POOL360 adoption impact on future margins?
Customer fatigue with price increases: innovation?
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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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