Pool Corporation posted fourth-quarter 2021 earnings and revenues that exceeded Zacks Consensus Estimate. The figures also rose from the same quarter a year ago.
During fourth-quarter 2021, the wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies reported adjusted earnings of $2.30 per share, well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.97. In the prior-year quarter, the company’s adjusted earnings were $1.30 per share.
Net revenues rose +23.4% from the year-ago quarter to $1,035.6 million in the quarter surpassed the consensus expectations of $979 million.
Pool Corp’s revenues in the Base Business segment surged +22.3% year over year to $990.7 million. Operating income climbed +66.4% year over year to $127.8 million, while operating margin expanded 340 basis points (bps) to 12.9%.
The Excluded segment generated net revenues of $44.9 million in the fourth quarter compared with $29.4 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The segment’s operating loss came in at -$2.5 million against an operating income of $127.9 million of the year-ago quarter. The segment’s operating margin for the quarter was 0.2%, narrower than the year-ago period’s 8.4%.
For the year 2022, Pool Corp. projects adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $17-$17.75, compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $16.57.
Moving lower for three straight days is viewed as a bearish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future declines. Considering data from situations where POOL declined for three days, in 224 of 313 cases, the price declined further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 72%.
The Aroon Indicator for POOL entered a downward trend on October 06, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The RSI Indicator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 6 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an Uptrend is expected.
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 20 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for POOL just turned positive on October 02, 2026. Looking at past instances where POOL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 34 of 51 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 67%.
POOL may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 10 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (4.710) is normal, around the industry mean (7.841). P/E Ratio (14.996) is within average values for comparable stocks, (134.538). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.400) is also within normal values, averaging (2.538). POOL has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.031) as compared to the industry average of (0.009). P/S Ratio (1.140) is also within normal values, averaging (3.013).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 33 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 65 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. POOL’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 89 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. POOL’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 67, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a distributor of swimming pool supplies and related products
Industry ElectronicsDistributors