Pool Corp Q1 Beats Estimates, 6% Sales Rise

Pool Corp reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS $1.43, beating consensus $1.35 by $0.08.
Revenue rose 6% YoY to $1.14 billion, surpassing the $1.1 billion estimate.
Operating income increased 7% to $82.6 million, with margin expanding 10 bps to 7.3%; gross margin fell 20 bps to 29.0%.
Inventory rose 14% to $1.7 billion; total debt $1.2 billion funded $349 million share repurchases; full‑year EPS guidance $10.87‑$11.17.