Pool Corporation Reports First Quarter Results and Confirms Annual Earnings Guidance Range

Q1 2026 Highlights: Net sales increased 6%, driven by strong maintenance product sales and improvement in discretionary categories Gross margin of 29.0%, down 20 bps year-over-year, driven by increased early buy activity and seasonal mix in the first quarter Operating income increased 7% to $82.6 million; operating margin expanded 10 bps to 7.3% Diluted EPS of $1.45, an increase of 2%, or an increase of 8% without ASU 2016-09 tax benefits Confirms annual earnings guidance range of $10.87 - $11.17 per diluted share, including the Q1 2026 ASU 2016-09 tax benefit of $0.02 COVINGTON, La., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pool Corporation (Nasdaq: POOL) today reported results for the first quarter of 2026.