POOL POOL CORP

CIK 0000945841 50 ready 8-Ks latest October 22, 2026, 9:26 AM ET RSS · JSON

Activity: NORMAL 2 filings / 30d vs 1 baseline Risk accumulating: repeated leadership change (7)

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Latest filing October 22, 2026, 9:26 AM ET

Top materiality 0.85

Event mix earnings ×16 · dividend ×14 · leadership ×11

Sentiment 6 pos · 9 neg · 35 neu

Latest earnings reported 2026-Q1

Executive change recent →

Recent 8-K filings for POOL

Highest-materiality recent filing

Pool Corp cuts 2024 EPS guidance to $11.04-$11.44 from $13.19-$14.19 on weak discretionary demand

June 24, 2024, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.85 negative item 7.01 item 9.01

YTD net sales trending down ~6.5% vs. 2023; new pool construction expects 15%-20% decline in 2024.
Remodel activity may fall as much as 15% (prior estimate flat to down 10%).

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October 22, 2026, 9:26 AM ET earnings materiality 0.50 neutral item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp Q3 net sales +4% to $1.5B; EPS flat at $3.40 as operating income fell 3%; FY26 EPS guidance confirmed

Net sales rose 4% to $1.5B, accelerating from 2% growth in Q2, with price contributing 3%; gross margin fell 60 bps to 29.0% on higher inbound freight and customer mix.
October 9, 2026, 4:05 PM ET leadership materiality 0.25 neutral item 5.02 ◈ executive_change

Pool Corp sets SVP Ken St. Romain's retirement for Dec 31, 2026; will stay as CEO advisor

Kenneth G. St. Romain, Senior Vice President, will retire effective December 31, 2026, per the October 5, 2026 announcement.
September 25, 2026, 4:35 PM ET leadership materiality 0.25 neutral item 5.02 item 9.01

Pool Corp adds ex-Constellium CEO Jean-Marc Germain to board, expanding it to nine directors

Board appointed Jean-Marc Germain as director effective September 30, 2026; he will serve until the 2027 annual meeting, when he stands for shareholder election.
August 28, 2026, 4:07 PM ET debt materiality 0.60 neutral item 1.01 item 2.03 item 9.01

Pool Corp extends receivables facility to 2028, boosts limit to $400M in peak months

Amendment No. 14 extends facility termination date to August 25, 2028.
July 29, 2026, 4:08 PM ET dividend materiality 0.30 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp declares $1.30 quarterly dividend payable Aug 27

Quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share declared by Board of Directors.
July 23, 2026, 9:29 AM ET earnings materiality 0.65 neutral item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp Q2 net sales up 2% to $1.8B; adjusted EPS $5.38 (+4%); confirms FY guidance ex-CEO costs

Net sales $1.8B (+2% YoY); operating income $267.7M (-2%); diluted EPS $5.17 (flat).
May 8, 2026, 7:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.70 neutral item 5.02 item 9.01 ◈ executive_change

Pool Corp details CEO Peter Arvan separation: 54-week salary, equity vesting, non-compete

Cash severance: 54 weeks base salary ($910k salary + $35k lieu of notice) plus $64,960 PTO payout.
May 4, 2026, 7:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.75 neutral item 5.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ executive_change ×5

Pool Corp appoints John B. Watwood President and CEO; Peter Arvan resigns

John B. Watwood appointed President and CEO effective May 4, 2026, succeeding Peter D. Arvan who resigned as CEO and director.
April 29, 2026, 7:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.70 positive item 5.07 item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp increases share repurchase to $600M and raises quarterly dividend 4% to $1.30

Board increased share repurchase authorization to $600M, adding $329M to the $271M remaining as of April 28, 2026.
April 23, 2026, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.65 positive item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Pool Corp Q1 net sales +6% to $1.1B; EPS $1.45 (+2%); confirms FY26 guidance

Net sales $1.1B (+6% YoY); operating income $82.6M (+7%); operating margin 7.3% (+10 bps).
February 25, 2026, 6:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.40 positive item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp declares $1.25 quarterly dividend payable March 26, 2026

Quarterly cash dividend of $1.25 per share declared by Board of Directors.
February 19, 2026, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.60 negative item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp 2025 revenue flat at $5.3B, EPS down 4%; 2026 guidance $10.85-$11.15

FY 2025 net sales $5.3B unchanged YoY; gross margin 29.7% (up 20 bps excluding tariff reversal).
February 13, 2026, 6:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.25 neutral item 5.02

Director Carlos A. Sabater not standing for re-election at Pool Corp's 2026 annual meeting

Sabater will leave the board at the end of his current term, coinciding with the 2026 annual shareholder meeting.
January 12, 2026, 6:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.55 neutral item 5.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp SVP retiring; EVP appointed to lead North America ops and tech

Kenneth G. St. Romain, SVP, will retire later in 2026 and assist with transition.
October 29, 2025, 7:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.30 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp declares $1.25 quarterly dividend payable Nov 26, 2025

Quarterly cash dividend of $1.25 per share declared by Board of Directors.
October 23, 2025, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.65 neutral item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp Q3 net sales up 1% to $1.5B; EPS $3.40 beats prior year

Diluted EPS increased 4% to $3.40 (Q3 2024: $3.27); adjusted EPS $3.39.
July 30, 2025, 7:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.40 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp declares $1.25 quarterly dividend, payable Aug 28, 2025

Quarterly cash dividend of $1.25 per share declared by Board of Directors.
July 24, 2025, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.55 neutral item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp Q2 EPS $5.17 (+4% YoY), net sales up 1% to $1.8B; updates FY EPS guidance to $10.80-$11.30

Q2 diluted EPS $5.17 vs $4.99 a year ago; net sales $1.8B, up 1%.
July 14, 2025, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.50 neutral item 1.01 item 2.03 item 9.01 ◈ Debt Financings ×2

Pool Corp refinances $500M term loan, extends maturity to Sept 2029

Refinanced $500.0M term loan; maturity extended from Sep 2026 to Sep 2029.
April 30, 2025, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.65 positive item 5.07 item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp boosts buyback to $600M, raises quarterly dividend 4% to $1.25/share

Board authorized $600M share repurchase program; $309.2M added to $290.8M remaining.
April 24, 2025, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.70 neutral item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp Q1 net sales $1.1B, EPS $1.42; confirms FY2025 guidance $11.10-$11.60

Net sales $1.1B, down 4% YoY; same-selling-day sales declined 2%.
February 26, 2025, 6:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.50 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corporation declares $1.20 quarterly dividend, payable March 26, 2025

Quarterly cash dividend of $1.20 per share declared by Board of Directors.
February 21, 2025, 6:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.30 neutral item 5.02 ◈ executive_change

Pool Corp VP Strategy and Corp Dev Kristopher Neff departs effective Feb 18, 2025

Kristopher R. Neff left his role as Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development.
February 20, 2025, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 neutral item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp Q4 2024 EPS $0.98, down 26%; 2025 guidance $11.08-$11.58

Annual net sales $5.3B (-4% YoY); operating income $617.2M (-17%); diluted EPS $11.30 (-15% from $13.35).
November 5, 2024, 6:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.45 neutral item 1.01 item 2.03 item 9.01

Pool Corp. amends receivables facility: limit to $375M in Apr-May, term extended to Oct 2026

Facility termination date extended from prior date to October 30, 2026.
October 30, 2024, 7:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.40 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp declares $1.20 quarterly dividend, payable Nov 27, 2024

Quarterly cash dividend of $1.20 per share declared by Board of Directors.
October 24, 2024, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 negative item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp Q3 net sales $1.4B (-3% YoY); EPS $3.27 vs $3.51; FY guidance reaffirmed at $11.06-$11.46

Q3 net sales $1.4B, down 3% YoY; base business approximated consolidated results.
October 2, 2024, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.50 neutral item 1.01 item 2.03 item 9.01

Pool Corp. amends credit agreement: revolver increased to $800M, maturity extended to 2029

Revolver borrowing capacity raised from $750M to $800M; maturity extended from Sept 2026 to Sept 2029.
July 30, 2024, 7:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.35 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp declares $1.20 quarterly dividend, payable Aug 29 to Aug 15 record holders

Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.20 per share.
July 25, 2024, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 negative item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp Q2 net sales $1.8B (-5% YoY); EPS $4.99 vs $5.91; confirms FY guidance $11.05-$11.45

Q2 diluted EPS of $4.99, down 16% YoY; operating income $271.5M (-17% YoY).
June 24, 2024, 7:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.85 negative item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp cuts 2024 EPS guidance to $11.04-$11.44 from $13.19-$14.19 on weak discretionary demand

YTD net sales trending down ~6.5% vs. 2023; new pool construction expects 15%-20% decline in 2024.
June 5, 2024, 7:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.40 neutral item 5.02 item 9.01 ◈ executive_change

Pool Corporation appoints Kevin M. Murphy (CEO of Ferguson plc) to Board of Directors

Board expanded from 8 to 9; Murphy appointed effective June 3, 2024, until 2025 annual meeting.
May 1, 2024, 7:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.65 positive item 5.07 item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp increases quarterly dividend to $1.20/share (+9%) and expands buyback to $600M

Quarterly dividend raised to $1.20/share from $1.10, a 9% increase; payable May 30, 2024 to record holders May 16.
April 25, 2024, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 negative item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Pool Corp Q1 EPS $2.04 down 21% YoY; updates FY guidance to $13.19-$14.19

Net sales $1.1B (-7% YoY); operating income $108.7M (-25%) with operating margin 9.7% vs 12.1%.
February 28, 2024, 6:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.25 neutral item 5.02 ◈ executive_change

Pool Corp director Robert C. Sledd to retire at 2024 annual meeting

Robert C. Sledd informed board he will retire as director at end of current term.
February 28, 2024, 6:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.30 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp declares $1.10 quarterly dividend, payable March 28, 2024

Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share.
February 22, 2024, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.75 neutral item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases ×3

Pool Corp reports 2023 sales $5.5B, EPS $13.35; guides 2024 EPS $13.10-$14.10

Annual net sales $5.5B (-10% YoY); operating income $746.6M (-27%); operating margin 13.5%.
February 22, 2024, 6:59 PM ET other material materiality 0.30 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp announces Investor Day on March 19, 2024; webcast available

Investor Day scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Westin Austin in Austin, TX.
October 25, 2023, 7:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.25 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp declares quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share

Quarterly dividend of $1.10 per share declared by Board of Directors.
October 25, 2023, 7:59 PM ET other materiality 0.20 neutral item 5.03 item 9.01 ◈ Governance Changes

Pool Corp. amends bylaws to add Rule 14a-19 nomination procedures, other governance updates

Adopts universal proxy Rule 14a-19 compliance procedures for stockholder director nominations.
October 19, 2023, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.80 negative item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Pool Corp Q3 2023 EPS $3.51 vs $4.78 YoY; narrows FY guidance to $13.15-$13.65

Net sales of $1.5B, down 9% YoY from record Q3 2022; operating margin 13.2% vs 16.3%.
July 26, 2023, 7:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.30 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp declares quarterly cash dividend of $1.10 per share

Dividend of $1.10 per share declared by Board of Directors.
July 20, 2023, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.70 negative item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases ×2

Pool Corp Q2 EPS $5.91 (-23% YoY); revenue $1.9B; FY guidance narrowed to $13.14-$14.14

Q2 diluted EPS $5.91 vs $7.63 YoY (-23%); revenue $1.9B (-10% from record $2.1B).
July 5, 2023, 7:59 PM ET debt materiality 0.50 neutral item 1.01 item 2.03 item 9.01 ◈ Debt Financings ×2◈ Material Agreements ×2

Pool Corp amends credit agreements: raises securitization cap to $500M, transitions to SOFR

Accounts Securitization facility increased from $350M to $500M.
May 4, 2023, 7:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.65 positive item 5.07 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Shareholder Votes ×4

Pool Corp boosts buyback to $600M, raises quarterly dividend 10% to $1.10

Board authorized additional $413.6M for share repurchases, bringing total authorization to $600M.
April 20, 2023, 7:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.80 negative item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Pool Corp Q1 net sales $1.2B, down 15% YoY; EPS $2.58, guides FY23 EPS $14.62-$16.12

Q1 net sales $1.2B (-15% YoY), operating income $145.8M (-38%), diluted EPS $2.58 (-41%).
February 24, 2023, 6:59 PM ET dividend materiality 0.30 neutral item 7.01 item 9.01

Pool Corp declares $1.00 quarterly dividend, payable March 29

Quarterly cash dividend of $1.00 per share declared by Board of Directors.
February 24, 2023, 6:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.30 neutral item 5.02 ◈ executive_change ×2

Two directors to retire at 2023 annual meeting; Graven and Seymour stepping down

Timothy M. Graven (director since 2015) and Harlan F. Seymour (director since 2003) will retire at the end of their current terms.
February 24, 2023, 6:59 PM ET leadership materiality 0.35 neutral item 5.02 ◈ executive_change ×2

Pool Corp appoints Walker F. Saik as Chief Accounting Officer effective March 1, 2023

Walker F. Saik appointed CAO and principal accounting officer, effective March 1, 2023.
February 16, 2023, 6:59 PM ET earnings materiality 0.80 negative item 2.02 item 7.01 item 9.01 ◈ Earnings Releases

Pool Corp reports record 2022 revenue $6.2B, EPS $18.70; guides 2023 EPS $16.03-$17.03, down 9-14%

Record 2022 net sales $6.2B (+17% YoY); diluted EPS $18.70 (+17%); adjusted EPS $18.43 (+21%).

Executive changes

Departed

Kenneth G. St. Romain

Senior Vice President

POOL · POOL CORP

Effective: 2026-12-31
Filed: October 9, 2026, 4:05 PM ET

As previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Pool Corporation (“the Company”) on January 12, 2026, Kenneth G. St. Romain informed the company of his decision to retire as Senior Vice President at a future unspecified date during 2026. On October 5, 2026, the Company announced the effective date of Mr. St. Romain’s retirement as Senior Vice President as December 31, 2026.

Departed

Peter D. Arvan

President and Chief Executive Officer

POOL · POOL CORP

Effective: 2026-05-04
Filed: May 8, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

the Company and Peter D. Arvan mutually agreed that Mr. Arvan will cease to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2026.

Appointed

John E. Stokely

Executive Chair

POOL · POOL CORP

Effective: 2026-05-04
Filed: May 4, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

Additionally, the Board appointed John E. Stokely, Chair of the Board, as Executive Chair effective on May 4, 2026.

Departed

Peter D. Arvan

Director

POOL · POOL CORP

Effective: 2026-05-04
Filed: May 4, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

Mr. Arvan will also resign as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective at the Transition Effective Time.

Role change (interim)

David G. Whalen

lead independent director

POOL · POOL CORP

Effective: 2026-05-04
Filed: May 4, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

David G. Whalen will serve as lead independent director in the interim and receive a monthly fee of $5,000 for the period he serves in such role

Appointed

John B. Watwood

President and Chief Executive Officer

POOL · POOL CORP

Effective: 2026-05-04
Filed: May 4, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

The Board has appointed John B. Watwood as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective as of the Transition Effective Time.

Departed

Peter D. Arvan

President and Chief Executive Officer

POOL · POOL CORP

Effective: 2026-05-04
Successor: John B. Watwood
Filed: May 4, 2026, 7:59 PM ET

On May 4, 2026, Pool Corporation (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, and Peter D. Arvan mutually agreed that Mr. Arvan will cease to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2026

Departed

Kristopher R. Neff

Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development

POOL · POOL CORP

Effective: 2025-02-18
Filed: February 21, 2025, 6:59 PM ET

On February 18, 2025, Kristopher R. Neff departed from Pool Corporation (the “Company”) and his position as Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development effective on that date.

Appointed

Kevin M. Murphy

Director

POOL · POOL CORP

Effective: 2024-06-03
Filed: June 5, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

On June 3, 2024, the Board of Directors of Pool Corporation (the Board) increased the size of the Board from eight to nine members and appointed Kevin M. Murphy to serve as a director upon recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Departed

Robert C. Sledd

director

POOL · POOL CORP

Filed: February 28, 2024, 6:59 PM ET

On February 27, 2024, Robert C. Sledd informed the Board of Directors of Pool Corporation (the “Company”) that he will retire as director at the end of his current term in connection with the Company’s 2024 annual meeting of shareholders.

Departed

Timothy M. Graven

Director

POOL · POOL CORP

Filed: February 24, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

On February 22, 2023, Timothy M. Graven and Harlan F. Seymour informed the Board of Directors of Pool Corporation (the “Company”) that they will retire as directors at the end of their current terms in connection with the Company’s 2023 annual meeting of shareholders.

Departed

Harlan F. Seymour

Director

POOL · POOL CORP

Filed: February 24, 2023, 6:59 PM ET

On February 22, 2023, Timothy M. Graven and Harlan F. Seymour informed the Board of Directors of Pool Corporation (the “Company”) that they will retire as directors at the end of their current terms in connection with the Company’s 2023 annual meeting of shareholders.

Earnings & guidance

2026-Q1 EPS reported $1.45 filing →

Materiality & sentiment trend

Max materiality 0.85 · Median 0.50 · Most common event earnings

6 positive 9 negative 35 neutral

source · POOL on sec.gov