Pool Corporation (POOL)

Pool Corporation is the worlds largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment, and related leisure products, currently led by President and CEO Peter Arvan. The company’s mission is to "be the best place for our customers to buy, our vendors to sell, and our employees to work" through a commitment to exceptional service and product availability. Pool Corporation stock is a premier "Outdoor Living" play, representing a company that serves over 125,000 professional customers through its network of over 420 sales centers. By late 2025, the company has successfully capitalized on the "staycation" trend and the increasing value homeowners place on outdoor entertainment spaces.

The company’s business operations are built on a "Specialized Distribution" model, with over 60% of its revenue coming from recurring maintenance and repair products (chemicals, filters, parts) rather than new pool construction. In late 2025, Pool Corporation reported resilient margins despite a slower new-build market, supported by the massive installed base of over 5.5 million existing in-ground pools in the US. The company’s future strategy involves "Digital Logistics and Pro-Tools," utilizing specialized AI to help its contractor customers manage their inventory and schedule service calls. For 2026, the firm is prioritizing the expansion of its "NPT®" (National Pool Tile) brand and the growth of its specialized "Smart Pool" automation products. Its competitive moat is its unrivaled scale and a "Last-Mile" distribution network that allows it to deliver thousands of SKUs to job sites faster than any competitor.

Pool Corporation is publicly traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol POOL stock. The stock is a favorite for quality-growth investors who value its high return on invested capital (ROIC) and its history of dominant market share gain. Financial analysts and leisure sector researchers track the POOL stock price as a primary indicator of consumer investment in the home and the health of the specialized distribution market. By December 2025, Pool Corporation remains the undisputed heavyweight of the pool industry, utilizing its scale and logistical superiority to provide a one-stop-shop for the outdoor living professional.