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
$205.95
Market Cap
$7.36B
52-Week High
$278.17
52-Week Low
$152.70
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Industrial Distribution

$1,000 Invested in Pool Corporation (POOL)

1 Year
$762
+-24%
3 Years
$687
+-31%
5 Years
$436
+-56%
10 Years
$2,472
+147%
Since IPO
$312,959
+31196%

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 $762 as of November 2026, representing a -23.8% 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 $687 as of November 2026, representing a -31.3% 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 $436 as of November 2026, representing a -56.4% 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 $2,472 as of November 2026, representing a +147.2% 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 $312,959 as of November 2026, representing a +31195.9% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.99%
Positive Months
222
60% of 372
Negative Months
148
40% of 372
Data Period
31+ years
372 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 (-0.8%)

Over the past 31+ years (372 months), Pool Corporation (POOL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.99% with a median return of +1.50%. The stock had 222 positive months (60%) and 148 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 (-0.8%).

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 +25.74% with a median return of +29.12%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +20.35%. 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
+25.74%
Best Year
1996 (+98.51%)
Worst Year
2007 (-48.58%)
Positive Years
25/31
Year Return Start End
2026 -8.16% $224.24 $205.95
2025 -31.81% $328.82 $224.24
2024 -13.39% $379.66 $328.82
2023 +33.51% $284.36 $379.66
2022 -46.03% $526.92 $284.36
2021 +52.98% $344.45 $526.92
2020 +76.95% $194.65 $344.45
2019 +44.50% $134.70 $194.65
2018 +15.97% $116.16 $134.70
2017 +25.78% $92.35 $116.16
2016 +30.87% $70.57 $92.35
2015 +29.12% $54.65 $70.57
2014 +10.71% $49.37 $54.65
2013 +39.34% $35.43 $49.37
2012 +42.95% $24.78 $35.43
2011 +36.34% $18.18 $24.78
2010 +20.96% $15.03 $18.18
2009 +9.39% $13.74 $15.03
2008 -6.94% $14.76 $13.74
2007 -48.58% $28.71 $14.76
2006 +6.26% $27.02 $28.71
2005 +17.80% $22.94 $27.02
2004 +47.47% $15.55 $22.94
2003 +67.88% $9.26 $15.55
2002 +6.38% $8.71 $9.26
2001 +36.96% $6.36 $8.71
2000 +73.86% $3.66 $6.36
1999 +71.49% $2.13 $3.66
1998 +17.86% $1.81 $2.13
1997 +39.16% $1.30 $1.81
1996 +98.51% $0.66 $1.30

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: 11/1/2026