Pool Corporation

POOL · Industrials

About Pool Corporation (POOL)

Pool Corporation is a Industrial Distribution company operating in the Industrials sector.

POOL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial Distribution

Key Statistics

Current Price
$205.26
Market Cap
$7.65B
52-Week High
$345.00
52-Week Low
$197.68
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial Distribution

$1,000 Invested in Pool Corporation (POOL)

1 Year
$653
+-35%
3 Years
$628
+-37%
5 Years
$644
+-36%
10 Years
$2,807
+181%
Since IPO
$307,580
+30658%

How much would $1,000 invested in POOL be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in POOL 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Pool Corporation (POOL) in 2025 would be worth $653 as of May 2026, representing a -34.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in POOL 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Pool Corporation (POOL) in 2023 would be worth $628 as of May 2026, representing a -37.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in POOL 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Pool Corporation (POOL) in 2021 would be worth $644 as of May 2026, representing a -35.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in POOL 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Pool Corporation (POOL) in 2016 would be worth $2,807 as of May 2026, representing a +180.7% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in POOL at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Pool Corporation (POOL) at IPO would be worth $307,580 as of May 2026, representing a +30658.0% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.00%
Positive Months
218
60% of 365
Negative Months
145
40% of 365
Data Period
30+ years
365 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jul 2009 (+42.9%)
Best month on avg: April (+6.4%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-25.4%)
Worst month on avg: September (-0.4%)

Over the past 30+ years (365 months), Pool Corporation (POOL) has averaged a monthly return of +2.00% with a median return of +1.60%. The stock had 218 positive months (60%) and 145 negative months (40%). The best month in POOL's history was July 2009 with a +42.9% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -25.4%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.4%), and September the weakest (-0.4%).

POOL's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1996 with a cumulative return of +74.5%, and the worst was 2007 at -60.1%.

Annual Returns

Over 31 years of trading history, Pool Corporation (POOL) has delivered an average annual return of +25.69% with a median return of +29.12%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +20.34%. The stock posted gains in 25 years (81%) and losses in 6 years (19%).

POOL's best year was 1996 with a +98.51% gain, while the worst was 2007 at -48.58%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 13, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. POOL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 22 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+25.69%
Best Year
1996 (+98.51%)
Worst Year
2007 (-48.58%)
Positive Years
25/31
Year Return Start End
2026 -9.73% $227.39 $205.26
2025 -31.81% $333.45 $227.39
2024 -13.39% $385.00 $333.45
2023 +33.51% $288.37 $385.00
2022 -46.03% $534.34 $288.37
2021 +52.98% $349.30 $534.34
2020 +76.95% $197.39 $349.30
2019 +44.50% $136.60 $197.39
2018 +15.97% $117.79 $136.60
2017 +25.78% $93.65 $117.79
2016 +30.87% $71.56 $93.65
2015 +29.12% $55.42 $71.56
2014 +10.71% $50.06 $55.42
2013 +39.34% $35.93 $50.06
2012 +42.95% $25.13 $35.93
2011 +36.34% $18.43 $25.13
2010 +20.96% $15.24 $18.43
2009 +9.39% $13.93 $15.24
2008 -6.94% $14.97 $13.93
2007 -48.58% $29.11 $14.97
2006 +6.26% $27.40 $29.11
2005 +17.80% $23.26 $27.40
2004 +47.47% $15.77 $23.26
2003 +67.88% $9.40 $15.77
2002 +6.38% $8.83 $9.40
2001 +36.96% $6.45 $8.83
2000 +73.86% $3.71 $6.45
1999 +71.49% $2.16 $3.71
1998 +17.86% $1.84 $2.16
1997 +39.16% $1.32 $1.84
1996 +98.51% $0.66 $1.32

Frequently Asked Questions: POOL

What sector is POOL in?

POOL operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Industrial Distribution industry.

How has POOL performed historically?

Over 31 years of trading history, POOL has posted gains in 25 years (81% of the time). The best year was 1996 with a +98.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in POOL?

You can invest in POOL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold POOL.

Last updated: 3/24/2026