Quarterly ResultJul 23, 2026, 09:36 AM
POOL CORP Q2 Net Sales +2% to $1.8B; EPS $5.17; Confirms 2026 Guidance
AI Summary
POOL CORP reported second-quarter 2026 results with net sales increasing 2% to $1.8 billion, driven by resilient maintenance business and improved building materials. Operating income decreased 2% to $267.7 million, though adjusted operating income rose 1%. Diluted EPS remained flat at $5.17, but adjusted diluted EPS increased 4% to $5.38. The company confirmed its 2026 annual earnings guidance range, excluding CEO transition costs.
Key Highlights
- Q2 2026 net sales increased 2% to $1.8 billion.
- Q2 2026 operating income decreased 2% to $267.7 million; adjusted operating income increased 1% to $275.9 million.
- Q2 2026 diluted EPS was $5.17, in line with Q2 2025; adjusted diluted EPS increased 4% to $5.38.
- H1 2026 net sales increased 4% to $3.0 billion.
- H1 2026 diluted EPS increased 1% to $6.61; adjusted diluted EPS increased 5% to $6.80.
- Confirmed 2026 diluted EPS guidance range of $10.66 to $10.96, or $10.87 to $11.17 excluding CEO transition costs.
- CEO transition costs totaled $8.3 million in Q2 2026, comprising $6.3 million non-cash and $2.0 million cash.
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