What one share of Pool holds
Pool Corporation (the Company, which may also be referred to as we, us or our), a member of the S&P 500 Index, is the world’s largest wholesale distributor of swimming pool supplies, equipment and related leisure products and is one of the leading distributors of irrigation and landscape maintenance products in the United States.
Pool’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-03-31; the balance sheet is as of 2026-03-31.
| Sales | $144.78 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $10.92 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $1.40 |
| Free cash flow | $8.45 |
| Dividends | $5.00 |
| Cash and investments | $1.77 |
| Debt | $34.24 |
| Book value | $31.10 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $36.79 | $1.17 | $0.14 | $1.78 | $0.51 | $5.05 |
| 2009 | $31.39 | $0.39 | $0.15 | $2.16 | $0.52 | $5.15 |
| 2010 | $32.17 | $1.15 | $0.16 | $1.71 | $0.52 | $5.79 |
| 2011 | $36.61 | $1.47 | $0.40 | $1.14 | $0.55 | $5.91 |
| 2012 | $40.66 | $1.71 | $0.34 | $2.14 | $0.62 | $6.08 |
| 2013 | $43.76 | $2.05 | $0.39 | $1.82 | $0.73 | $6.31 |
| 2014 | $49.44 | $2.44 | $0.38 | $2.30 | $0.85 | $5.62 |
| 2015 | $53.40 | $2.90 | $0.66 | $2.64 | $1.00 | $5.99 |
| 2016 | $59.81 | $3.47 | $0.80 | $3.05 | $1.19 | $4.99 |
| 2017 | $65.68 | $4.51 | $0.93 | $3.20 | $1.42 | $5.55 |
| 2018 | $71.91 | $5.62 | $0.76 | $2.09 | $1.72 | $5.66 |
| 2019 | $78.29 | $6.40 | $0.82 | $6.49 | $2.10 | $10.24 |
| 2020 | $96.33 | $8.97 | $0.53 | $9.20 | $2.29 | $15.89 |
| 2021 | $130.82 | $15.97 | $0.93 | $6.81 | $2.98 | $26.66 |
| 2022 | $155.25 | $18.70 | $1.10 | $11.08 | $3.80 | $31.62 |
| 2023 | $142.10 | $13.35 | $1.54 | $21.24 | $4.30 | $34.23 |
| 2024 | $138.93 | $11.30 | $1.56 | $15.69 | $4.70 | $33.79 |
| 2025 | $141.85 | $10.85 | $1.51 | $8.30 | $4.95 | $32.40 |
Common questions about Pool
How much does one share of Pool earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Pool earned $10.92 of profit on $144.78 of sales, keeping about 8¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Pool pay a dividend?
Yes. Pool paid $5.00 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2008 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 46¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Pool’s book value per share?
Pool’s book value is $31.10 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of March 31, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Pool have?
Each share of Pool has $1.77 of cash and investments and $34.24 of debt, as of March 31, 2026.
What is Pool’s free cash flow per share?
$8.45 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Pool’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $1.17 in 2008 to $10.85 in 2025, growing about 14.0% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Pool bought back shares?
Pool’s share count fell about 23% from 2008 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.