Pool Corporation (POOL) shares climbed 7.0% to $169.12 as of October 16, 2026, a significant gain from the prior close of $158.12. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for POOL. The move is tied to price move up. Below, we break down what changed for POOL, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
POOL climbed 7.0% to $169.12
POOL climbed 7.0% in its latest session, moving from $158.12 to $169.12.
Material / EarningsMedium confidence
Rel. volume
1.5×
Above Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$6.1B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$212
+25.1% vs price
Price chart
Oct 15
Not enough price data.
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Pool Corporation investors
For Pool Corporation investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Strong 7.0% price move with conviction. Weighing against that: Pool Corporation reported earnings today, triggering a 3.56% intraday decline to $189.20; New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $211.57, implying +25.1% upside from $169.12. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality medium (63/100). With earnings roughly 6 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
POOL price reaction
POOL last traded at $169.12, up $11.00 (+6.96%) from the previous close of $158.12. The session traded on 1.5× average volume (above avg), so the move carried above-average conviction.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Pool Corporation (POOL)
The consensus analyst price target on Pool Corporation (POOL) is $211.57, 25.1% above the recent $169.12. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 6 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on POOL line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $211.57 implies +25.1% upside from $169.12.
+The Street's most bullish target is $260.00 (+53.7%).
+Material positive event.
+Strong 7.0% price move with conviction.
▼ The bearish case
−Pool Corporation reported earnings today, triggering a 3.56% intraday decline to $189.20.
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Oct 15, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
POOL expected to beat Q3 earnings estimates based on positive underlying business fundamentals.
Filings2026-10-09
Pool Corporation (POOL) filed a new 8-K on October 9, 2026. The filing does not disclose the specific event triggering the report in the evidence available.
Material / Earnings2026-10-08
Pool Corporation (POOL) moved +2.79% from $153.85 to $158.14 on 2026-10-08. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 1.4x the 5-day average, modestly elevated.
Material / Earnings2026-10-07
Pool Corporation (POOL) moved -2.44% from $158.00 to $154.14 on 2026-10-07. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with POOL reaching a new 30-day low; volume remained near its 5-day average.
Filings2026-09-25
Pool Corporation (POOL) filed a new 8-K on 2026-09-25. The filing details were not disclosed in available sources.
Pool Corporation moved -2.36% intraday from $166.61 to $162.67. Pool Corporation (POOL) stock is down -2.57% , trading at $162.33 , following a broader market selloff and ongoing structural pressures on the housing and consumer discretionary sectors.The stock hit a new 52-week low of $162.02 during today's session, continuing a painful multi-month decline. ## Pool Corp (POOL) $162.32 -2.57% today As of Sep 24, 2:02 PM EDT • Disclaimer 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 163 164 165 166 167 Prev close $166.61 Sep 24, 2026 9:35 AM - 2:02 PM 1D 5D 1M 6M YTD 1Y 5Y Max| Open 167.17 | Mkt cap $5.90B USD | 52-wk high 313.71 | | High 167.81 | P/E ratio 14.95 | 52-wk low 162.02 | | Low 162.02 | Div yield 3.20% | --- ### 🔎 Why POOL is Falling Today - Macro Market Headwinds: Wall Street is experiencing a second consecutive day of steep losses. A sharp bond selloff has pushed the 10-year Treasury yield up to 5.14% (a 19-year high), making high-multiple discretionary stocks like POOL highly unattractive to investors. Rising oil prices and persistent fears of another Federal Reserve interest rate hike are putting pressure on the broader market. - Sluggish New Pool Construction: Elevated interest rates and a stagnant housing market continue to severel
Material / Earnings2026-09-15
Pool Corporation (POOL) moved -2.72% from $171.53 to $166.86 on 2026-09-15. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with volume 1.4x the 5-day average and took the stock to a new 30-day low.
Material / Earnings2026-09-11
Pool Corporation (POOL) moved -2.18% from $176.89 to $173.04 on 2026-09-11, reaching a new 30-day low. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 1.3x the 5-day average, modestly elevated.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-22 (est.)
in 6 days
10-Q Filing (est.)
2026-10-28
Medium impact
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bullish signal
Risk level
Medium
from change events
Frequently asked questions about POOL
Why did Pool Corporation (POOL) stock move?
POOL climbed 7.0% to $169.12. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did POOL stock rise?
POOL gained 6.96% ($11.00) versus the prior close of $158.12, last trading at $169.12 on 1.5× average volume.
When is Pool Corporation's next earnings date?
POOL's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-22 — about 6 days away.
What is the analyst price target for POOL?
The consensus analyst price target for POOL is $211.57, about 25.1% above the current $169.12. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 6 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks POOL
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move up was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for POOL, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of October 16, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
